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

[ratratrat]

[Seclusion - now that sounds like a real kind of Hell. Charlie's lip crinkles dismissively at the thought. While this place hasn't been outright hostile, there hasn't been much peace. The avian lifeguards made sure of that, and he wants to think the chaos is a standard feature.

So, it's already better than wherever this guy is from.

But Charlie appreciates a pitch, so he listens intently. His arm slides along the bar, sleeve of his robe darkening as it soaks in the liquid spattered along it. Closer, so he can catch another glimpse of what looked like something personal.

When the question comes to him, Charlie looks up at his company. Perhaps a bit insolent, or maybe that's just how his eyes look.] I can find my own fun, if that's what you mean. I'm not runnin' up any ladders for the top seat.

It's better to sit on a bar stool and talk to old men. [Is this... flirting? Yeah a little.] What about you? You got a.. uh.. [He circles his finger in the air, thoughts catching up with mouth.]

You got motivation? Or are you aimless?

[rebrandedwarlock]

[As Sherwood self describes himself as an old man around this place regularly, hearing it said with something like flirtatious teasing makes him laugh darkly. Paired with question, he likewise leans in close to Charlie, speaking lower and more conspiratorial,]

I'm a very ambitious old man. If I'm not presented a ladder to run up, then I build my own.

[ratratrat]

[There's a flash of recognition in Charlie's eyes - he doesn't blink, his brow rigid. He's clearly intrigued by the admission, but there's something else...

Ambition means something to Charlie. Opportunity. Damnation.]

Yeah? Sounds like a lot of work.

So what do you use for your materials, eh? [He continues the metaphor; this isn't a question of if this man uses people, but what kind of people he uses.]

[rebrandedwarlock]

Why, back home, I had a network of people ready and eager to help lift me up. Here, that's a social web I need still earn for myself.

[He taps a finger tip to his glass with an idle fidget. Despite being dressed for the beach, he's wearing a pair of silken gloves. Very out of place.]

That is the entire purpose of the game, to connect with others. Trouble being, I'm rather particular in my taste. I would say refined, but I've been called picky.

[ratratrat]

[This guy just readily admits he uses people! Charlie laughs, though he quickly covers his mouth and waves the man on. He doesn't want to interrupt...]

Alright, so- [Charlie's hand departs his own glass, mimicking the man's idle motion by tapping a knuckle clad in silken fabric. Odd taste, indeed.

His finger curls, remaining near but no longer touching.]

So what do you look for in a connection.

[rebrandedwarlock]

[Sherwood's grey eyes flick to the point Charlie taps on his knuckle, not at all bothered by it. He is free to touch as he likes, so long as he's not plucking to remove the glove itself. The druid is so fussy about his gloves,

He leans in with a wry quirk of his head and coo of tone,]

What a good question! I say, one you should answer first.

[uno reverse that one with a charming smirk and a playful wink]

[ratratrat]

[Fussy is a cute quality, and perhaps one Charlie will explore later. He takes note of the way Sherwood looks at his hand, tongue flicking over his bottom teeth.]

I thought you were the one buildin ladders! [Faux outrage, Charlie chuckles to himself before brushing his thumb against the other man's. A quick test of ongoing physicality.]

I like... uh... people with passion. And the temper to back it up.

Otherwise- [His eyes flick upwards - a brief, thoughtful gesture before they lock with his companion's once more.] I like 'em funny.

[rebrandedwarlock]

[Fussy and a bit of a prude! He's an odd one, this Sherwood.]

Why, you can't build a ladder without a foundation to rest it upon. [he laughs lightly, bouncing his thumb playfully back against Charlies. The easing in to physical touch is usually his move, so he has the all together fun realization of the same card being pulled on him]

I see, I see. Motivation and humor are similar qualities when you think about it. They have the same flaw when forced. [He lifts his drink to sip it, giving some nice breathing room between set up and punchline,]

Nobody likes a try-hard.

[ratratrat]

[Charlie would joke he's a bit small for a foundation, but he wouldn't mind being a piece of it. He's much more comfortable as a part of someone else's success than building his own ladder.

You never know when a rung will slip out.]

HAH! [Charlie barks a laugh at the punchline.] You're a funny one, then?

But, since you mentioned it... [He tilts the hand not occupied with Sherwood's side to side in the air.] ... tryhards can be pretty fun. People with goals are better than people without 'em.

[Taste in humanity affirmed, Charlie spreads his fingers over the man's knuckles entirely. Tender at first, the touch quickly turns amicable. He pats the back Sherwood's hand and withdraws his own.] What's your goal tonight?

[rebrandedwarlock]

It's a balance... to be highly motivated without pushing so hard you undo one's own progress. Those without proper finesse cannot accomplish all the wish on raw passion alone.

[Sherwood likes a skilled, intelligent approach to things. He has strength in ways many do not, and while he's not the most physically powerful, his magic and wisdom make him terribly formidable...

But Charlie isn't asking to make this a challenge, is he? He's just asking what Sherwood is driven towards. And, admittedly, he's not been the best at indulging on the fly. His diamond suit is getting rather heated- so as Charlie withdrawls his hand, Sherwood refuses to accept that. He reaches back to catch him in retreat,]

Why, I'd rather like to catch a charming wildcard tonight. What about you?

[ratratrat]

[Someone with a singular focus on a far-off goal is burdened with the need for finesse, as Sherwood put it. Charlie would agree, and add to this person's troubles the risks and debts they accrue to reach such heights. Is it worth it in the end?

He prefers to want things within his reach. Or, better yet, to entice what he wants to reach for him.

Charlie's gaze darts between his captured hand and the Sherwood's eyes. His bemused expression grows to a grin with a quiet chuckle.] Well, looks like you caught me.

[Fingers curl in the man's grasp as his wrist twists, as if he could form his own grip in retaliation. He doesn't maneuver quite far enough - instead, Charlie uses the leverage of being held to pull himself closer.]

Now, what are you gonna do with me?

[rebrandedwarlock]

[Sherwood is a man who likes his debts and will sink deeper and deeper into them without an ounce of obligation. Call that an investment in him. If people know he owes them, it would be a complete loss if he cannot return the favor some how. They end up more protective of him as such. He's a sunk cost fallacy of a man.]

Would you like to see how the upper ranks of this place get treated? I have a very nice room on the Jack and Ace ranked floor.

[He will not claim it is somewhere more private, because his weird ass removed the door immediately. It is still very nice, if Charlie is prepared for a medieval sensibility to home decor.]

[ratratrat]

[There was no plan in Charlie's mind, saddling up next to this man at the bar, beyond a conversation partner. He's gotten what he initially set out for in the interaction - but he's leaning towards Sherwood anyway, shoulder brushing into the taller man's chest.

While the 'sunk cost fallacy' approach does indeed usually work on Charlie, this is something else.

Greed.

To experience the man in his own haven is enticing. A temptation Charlie sees no reason to resist.] Sure... it sounds like you're treatin me.

[He stands, sliding himself more firmly across Sherwood's chest. The contact doesn't linger, but he spares a glance up to the man with a devious sort of eagerness before stepping back from the bar.

Hand still in hand, he waits one stride away, ready to be led.]

[rebrandedwarlock]

[Greed is a unique vulnerability which Sherwood has always honed in on. He could leverage it in Vaughan and he could continue to leverage it here. He's always happy to give to those who will want more from him.

So, he's standing along with Charlie, moving to lead him. That's not before pulling the man's arm around the back of his own waist, inviting Charlie hang off of him in a possessive manner, should he like to.

Sherwood's hand smooths up Charlie's back, resting there to lead where they'll be walking. It's just to the elevators and then a short trip up to the Jack and Ace ranked floor,]

A taste of what the good life is, by this place's standards.

[ratratrat]

[OOC: I looked at your info and it seems like Sherwood has a big fireplace in the middle of his room, right? Is it always burning? lol]

[Charlie's hand wouldn't have naturally found itself on Sherwood's waist. Typically, he'd have been gesturing through the small talk that carries them from ocean vista to prime real estate. He's taken the suggestion instead, and his fingers curl into the man's ribs - a tighter grip than suits the situation.

Greed, once again. He likes how the dip of a waist and the ripple of ribs feels under his grasp.]

For some people, even bein a two is an improvement. They've got access to what they need - and the rest of us are spoiled. You, more than me. [Yes, still flirting.] But hey, you're doin your part to close that gap.

I like that. Good man. [The chatter continues, Charlie happy to meander in conversation even as they make a direct route for Sherwood's suite.]

[rebrandedwarlock]

[OOC: He does! It's not left burning unless he's around.]

My, you never know, as a wildcard. You could end up a King or a Two... and even from a Two you can become anything. Just as a King is always capable of a fall, those who fight for themselves are always capable of a rise.

[Sherwood chatters on as they make it to his room. He has very specific views on mobility and earning one's status, whether that being keeping what was granted or working up from the lowest points.

A real bootstrapper, this guy, but he also believes strongly in usurping those who don't deserve their power. Charlie can gather this from how he speaks along the way to that high up floor.

A floor that is very elegant and well appointed, so when there is just a room... without a door at all... it really sticks out. He does not explain this, there is just no door on his room as a breezes into a strikingly medieval looking space, tailored to his liking.

Thoughtlessly, he does not welcome Charlie in, in case that matters. It would matter to a vampire like Vaughan in his own world, but only if Sherwood bothered to have a door.]

[ratratrat]

[OOC: good to know - Charlie's likely to scramble away in fear if there's any significant fire. Candles are ok he'll just be like 💦]

[There's nothing to disagree with in Sherwood's outlook - Charlie's well aware how people can rise just as easily as they can fall from those same heights. The difference between them is where they see risk - Charlie sees and edge where Sherwood sees security.

He lets Sherwood steer the conversation instead of commenting, a mental note of his partner's distaste for 'undeserved power' tucked away.

Arriving at his room, the lack of a door is only the first of many oddities. The resort's luxury is reminiscent if not more technologically impressive of what he's lived back home. This is entirely foreign.

Rather than assume this guy's obsessed with the medieval, Charlie gives the elder a glance.] Guess you're older than you look, huh? [With a chuckle he enters, not one of his kind barred by the requirement for an invitation.

Once inside, he breaks away, turning slowly to look over the foyer.] Gonna give me the tour?

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[Sherwood makes such a face at that first question!]

Why, I am just as old as I look! Beyond that, I believe I'm simply from another time.

[He will gesture about with one hand. It is literally one singular room, just very large. The sections are fairly understandable at a glance.]

As for a tour, look about freely. It is mostly space to lounge and study. The area around the hearth I have designated for cooking, as I prefer my meals more rustic and untampered with. [He hasn't been leaving the hearth on since the "summer" began, the general temperature being warmer throughout, but-]

The staff has kept it somewhat mild in here... shall I light the fire?

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[Even before permission was granted, Charlie had begun to peek around the odd domicile. He makes no attempt at subtlety, leaning to one side to get a better glimpse at a bookshelf.

After full permission, Charlie looks to Sherwood with eager eyebrows raised. He'll let the dodged age question rest for now.] You got a good space here.

[Brazenly curious, he thumbs a few papers, reading a line or two if able, before moving on to begin a meandering perimeter of the space. Charlie's just opening his mouth to comment on a canvas when-

fire?]

No! No....! We don't need that. I can see. [He points to the painting at his side as if to prove his vision.] And, aren't you gonna be keepin' me warm or somethin anyway? [With his nosing around has been abruptly paused, Charlie returns to the desk and leans over the back of the chair.] You got a bed... or will the desk do?

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[The man's abrupt insistent than no, no fire necessary, does raise an eyebrow with Sherwood. As Charlie lets his ages go, so too does Sherwood let that pass him by. A little note for later, though, he won't forget the reaction.

As Charlie looks around, Sherwood will move to one corner, where there is a curtain pulled back. He'll cast the man a simple "come hither" gesture of his fingers as he busies himself to undo the fabric for a bit of privacy. The space has a bed built into the wall, creating a bit of a cave-like space, but there's room enough for even a man Sherwood's height to be upon his knees on the mattress top without, uh, banging his head on the enclosed space. Useful!]

I'm not opposed to the desk, [he teases, because he's really not,] this may be more comfortable and secluded, if such things are to your taste.

[he sure did take the door off the room so anybody passing by would definitely hear and possibly see any activities going on. Sherwood's clearly not the most private person.]

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[A cozy nook, just to the occupant's size and preference - a domicile is always a window into the person occupying it, but those with rank at the Resort live in rooms flush with their personalities. Charlie wraps a crooked knuckle on the desk.

He'll explore it later.

With the scratch of chair legs against the floor, he rises to heed the beckoning gesture. The only easy chance he'll get to explore the bed hovel is when fucking.] You really are tryin' to spoil me, eh?

[He reaches the bed and leans onto it, one knee pressed into the plush mattress.] I'm gonna take advantage of that, you know. [Coy, as if he's admitting to a vice of carnal pleasure and not a warning of his opportunistic nature.] Take your shirt off. [Time to see how far he can take this.]

sorry this is so late, I caught the 'vid

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[Continued over here!]