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TDM 05


【 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 in our KING SUITES for all new arrivals. We will endeavor to have all guests moved into their reserved rooms as soon as possible. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience.
As a token of our gratitude for your understanding, front reception has arranged for a GRAND FEAST to welcome our newest guests. The attendance of all guests is required. The house will enforce compliance.
Please note that rank-appropriate attire is mandatory. Guests found breaking social code may be disciplined. We hope you enjoy your stay! 】

ARRIVAL
DIVINE AWAKENING




All King suites have been set to the Heavenly setting for the comfort of these new Wildcards. To call this place a room feels like a misnomer; all of the senses scream that this is a real temple at the top of a crisp oceanside mountain. The only clue that this place isn't what it seems is the door in the distance. It stands dark against light, a stark rectangle distinctly out of place.
New arrivals aren't waking up alone. Reception would never expect their guests to wake up in a cold bed. All new guests will be waking up next to another Wildcard or a current guest snatched up from the hallways. Guests waking up in these heavenly King suites will wake dressed in sheer white tunics and togas that leave very little to the imagination.
GILDED CAGE
AN ENDLESS FEAST




Rugs and cushions have been laid out for low rank guests. All high rank guests have thrones and benches covered in crushed velvet and delicate linens. Wildcards have a seat of honor amongst it all, each fresh new divine lead to the grand dais for their own semi-private tent with daybed and eager servants.
Low ranks are carefully watched by security and wait staff. Some low rank guests may even be dragged in by resort staff to assist serving high rank guests and Wildcards. All high rank guests and Wildcards are revered and catered to during the feast. Low rank guests are expected to feed them, rub their feet, and comply with any whimsical demands. Any low rank guest that defies a higher ranked guest is at risk of being shackled, forced to scrub chamber pots, and other humiliating punishments.

PHOENIX CASINO
ALEA IACTA EST




The game tables are abuzz. Special games have kicked off in honor of the new godlings that are waiting to check in. Even here, those of different ranks are distinct from one another. The lowest ranks wear small slips of clothing. Some are even collared to show they belong to a particular royal or Wildcard. Royals and Wildcards dress luxuriously in thick robes and golden jewelry.
Game managers clap and encourage guests of all ranks to join in on the fun. While there are numerous card games, slot machines, and raffles happening around the casino, staff are promoting three events in particular.
BEAK
ENTERTAIN YOUR BETTERS




Beneath the open arena is a smaller closed arena and the warrior’s bunk. Warriors will find cold showers, rustic wooden benches, and training weapons available for their use. Deep in the earth is a grimy prison where servants who refuse to battle are thrown to wait for their turn. There are also cages where the hungry “animals” wait to go out and entertain the masses.
A long track rings around the perimeter of the arena. Gone is the standard green fuzz and white lines, replaced with stone and dust to elicit the real feeling of running beneath the hot Grecian sun. Foot and chariot races take place throughout the day.
TALON
SHOW OF STRENGTH




Servants that appear too fragile to handle mud wrestling have been conscripted into the oil bearer role. Their job is to slather the warriors in oil from head to toe, and otherwise prepare them for their matches in either the arena or in the pit. This includes styling their hair, tending to their wounds, and wiping the sweat off of their bodies if so desired.
The locker rooms that connect Beak and Talon have been fully stocked with first aid kits and luxury bathing supplies. Warriors that have won their matches get first pick, leaving the dirty towels and shampoo that smells like ass for the losers to sift through. Those sneaky ghost hands are having a field day, snapping rat tails at unsuspecting bathers and locking naked warriors together in the supply closet. Guests lacking vigilance may find their bottoms unexpectedly pinched.

INDULGENCE
DESIRES FROM THE VOID




Things begin to move around the resort. The forgotten and the old exhale a dusty breath. Like the hunger that the Wildcards woke up with upon arrival, as its heart begins to beat quicker, there is a tension in the air of those things hungering to feed. To join in, and indulge. To get what they want.
And they’re coming out.
OOC NOTES
▶ BLANKET CW: Alcohol; aphrodisiacs; battle; blood; bondage; compulsion; costumes; discipline; dominance; drowning; dubcon; fears; fighting; food; hierarchy; humiliation; indulgence; kidnapping; noncon; paranormal; power imbalance; roleplay; servitude; stalking; submission; supernatural; terror; violence; weapons
▶ All characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. Suits will not manifest until characters are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's August event. Changes to the above locations will ICly be present from August 15th - September 1st.
▶ 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 would be interested in a game invitation, you can note that in your comment header.
▶ If you aren't satisfied with these prompts, please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort!
▶ 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!
▶ Wildcard tokens from the GILDED CAGE prompt may be redeemed even if the newbie(s) in question do not join the game, but only for the small item reward; the token does not carry over to Game 52.
▶ 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 to relax and enjoy the end of your summer! ♥
▶ All characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. Suits will not manifest until characters are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's August event. Changes to the above locations will ICly be present from August 15th - September 1st.
▶ 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 would be interested in a game invitation, you can note that in your comment header.
▶ If you aren't satisfied with these prompts, please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort!
▶ 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!
▶ Wildcard tokens from the GILDED CAGE prompt may be redeemed even if the newbie(s) in question do not join the game, but only for the small item reward; the token does not carry over to Game 52.
▶ 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 to relax and enjoy the end of your summer! ♥
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It hadn't really been anything well thought out, if Loki is honest about it. He could tell that Alan was not happy with the goings-on with the auction and felt sympathy for the man. That's not to say he doesn't find him attractive as well though. But Loki supposes he would've helped whoever was on stage when he passed by, attractive or not.
But who knows really? Either way, he's not about to take advantage without consent so it hardly matters.
"No, rarely does actual standing come into play. And that is true of most places, not just here. Unfortunately, those who are running this place don't particularly care about that though. I am afraid if you wish to cure your ailment, the only way is to participate. And trust me, I do not say that lightly. I am not trying to convince you to play, merely letting you know how it is."
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The only person they can hurt here is him, after all.
Around now, they arrive at the door to his suite. He's led them to the most luxurious part of the resort, and when he opens the door, a pleasant rush of cool air and sea-scent greets them. Between the pristine king-size bed, the view of mountains and sea through the window, and the wine and grapes set out on the table in the sitting area, the whole thing is the height of luxury.
Alan, predictably, looks unimpressed. He scuffs his stupid costume sandals against the plush carpet as he waves Loki into the room.
"What was it you wanted to tell me about this place?" He goes to take a seat on the couch -- soft white leather, deceptively plush -- and gives Loki a searching look. "Something that needed privacy."
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As much as Loki hasn’t really minded being a lower rank, he can’t help but sigh at the cool air that reaches him as they step into Alan’s rather impressive suite. It seems to be on the King level as it reminds him of Scott’s room. Thinking of his friend who is no longer here causes a small pang of sadness, but he quickly pushes it aside. Instead he decides to concentrate on the wonderfully cool air of the room. As a frost giant, it’s hardly surprising that he isn’t a fan of summer, not that he’s told many people about that.
“Ah yes, I admit some of that is I am sure we are being watched and they would expect us to go somewhere more private. But also, I did want to make sure you know what exactly it is they expect of us here. I assume you have some idea, but just in case you have any uncertainty, if you have thought that maybe there is a lot of emphasis on sex, then you would be correct. I appreciate your conviction to not give into what this place wants, but you should be aware that they are not shy about doing whatever it takes to make you participate.”
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"You wanted privacy just to make sure I know this place is hell-bent on getting us to fuck?"
The impulse is kind; he's more sure of that now. But he can't stop a certain amount of incredulity from creeping into his tone.
"I'm not a virgin and I'm not an idiot, you know. I was being sold off for the night. This place is like a bloody Rochester play."
A frustrated sigh. "And it's not that I don't appreciate the favor you did me getting me off that stage. I'm bloody well aware of the way a master can treat his hirelings and I'm thankful I'm not currently being bent over by some rich arsehole who just wants me for the damned game, but--"
He breaks off, aware that he's getting off on a speech, and drags a hand over his face. He's a journalist, damn it. He ought to be asking questions, not railing about the situation just because he feels patronized.
"What else are they liable to do to us?"
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Loki crosses his arms and gives the man a flat look. How silly of him for trying to help and not broadcasting sensitive material in a hall full of people who would gladly have shown Alan rather than tell him.
Or maybe Loki’s just a little sensitive himself. He is not highly ranked and he really went out on a limb to help this stranger out. He’s been trying to do more of that, wanting to maintain the change in himself that started at the TVA, but Loki is still Loki and his feelings are often easily hurt.
They didn’t give him the hearts suit for nothing, after all.
Still looking rather annoyed, Loki looks over Alan, assessing. He understands how things must seem to the man, but his feelings are still hurt and he’s feeling just a little petulant. After a moment he sighs and lets his hands fall to his sides again. He can hardly blame the man for being upset.
“So many things. Each month is seems there is something new. It is not just the sex, if it were only that it would not be so bad. Once I got stuck with someone else and a tentacle monster. I’m sure I don’t need to extrapolate for you. And some months ago, they gave some attributes of rabbits to one of the suits and other various animal types to the rest of us all with the suddenly and uncontrollable urge to hunt and fuck all the rabbits. Consent at the time was dubious at best.”
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Alan's bad mood begins to dissipate into surprise, though, and a bit of alarm. A Rochester play doesn't begin to cover this.
"A -- tentacle monster?"
Sorry, he's. That's. What??
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“Yes. I got lost in an off-limits part of the hotel. So I would be careful if you are ever wandering. Unless you like that sort of thing, I suppose.” He shrugs. It actually hadn’t been all that terrible, but Loki is hardly about to admit that.
“There are plenty of strange things around, if you look for them. Even if you don’t, actually. It seems they wish to play mind games with us as much as they want us to have sex. But I suppose you already worked all that out.”
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Because. Tentacles? Like an octopus? Like fucking an octopus? Is that enjoyable?
That snarky I suppose you already worked all that out stings, but he's been derailed enough that he can't hang onto his annoyance. He rubs a thumb over his mouth distractedly, frowning at Loki.
"Look -- I'm sorry. You did do me a favor, and I appreciate you're helping me. I don't mean to be ungrateful."
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Apparently not.
He relaxes a bit at the apology and sighs. “And I am sorry I was so touchy. I truly did not mean to offend. But I worry when people think they have this place figured out already.” Loki doesn’t have this place figured out and he’s been here for about 8 months now. He truly thinks it might be the biggest mistake any new arrival could make.
“Perhaps we should start again. Tell me, do you have any questions about this place? I will try to answer them as well as I can.”
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He sighs. "A year ago I didn't know anything like any of this was even possible. Magic, fairies--" He waves a hand at the suite. "How am I supposed to ask what's likely when I don't even know what's possible anymore?"
That's self-pity, though, and that's an indulgence he doesn't enjoy.
"What does the house get out of all this? Free servants?"
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Loki can’t help but sympathize. After everything he’s seen in his many years, even he has some issues figuring out anything about this place. He can’t imagine how confusing it must be for some others.
“From what I can tell so far, energy. A few of us believe we are keeping this place alive. Though how they manage to have enough energy to bring anyone here in the first place is another story all together.” And one he does not have enough details on to even begin telling.
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The curious part of him notes this with purely academic interest, thinking about everything he's heard from the magicians about how magic works with organic things. Wood, seashells. Sex does seem particularly organic.
The part of him that's made a living from plumbing the depths of his own fantasies and spinning them out into stories -- that part that drove him to fuck Jack Alston in the first place, and that thrummed traitorously when he was onstage at the auction less than an hour ago -- that part feels like it's been plucked like a string, twanging in his chest. Is that a way he could do magic, despite the influence of his nonna's rosary?
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He smirks at that, unable to help himself because as much as he hates being here, hates that they’ve kidnapped him, the sex has been quite enjoyable.
Loki is quiet as he watches Alan clearly considering all of this. He can’t help but note the man is rather attractive and intelligent. If he decides to play the game in an attempt to leave, Loki is certain he’ll have no trouble accomplishing such a task.
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"Well, I'll be blowed," he says. "Nobody ever mentioned that as a possibility before."
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Admittedly, Loki knows it isn’t as big a deal in all realms, but anyone with any magical ability should know about the possibility. “If it’s something you want to try, I am sure it would be beneficial to you during your time here.”
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He sits back on the couch, tugging the hem of his tunic down over his thighs fastidiously, and shrugs.
"And from what I can tell, there's bloody loads of it that nobody's really bothered to understand. But I can't do it, in any case." His mouth twists ruefully. "The opposite, actually."
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“Of course, my apologies. I do forget sometimes that people can take issue with such things. It is a shame though. As much as I dislike what this place is doing, I still rather enjoy sex.” In fact, Loki is incredibly annoyed with this place for using sex in such an awful way. Takes some of the joy out of it, really.
“Oh yes, there are too many people out there with the ability to use magic and hardly bother to used it correctly, or learn more about it.” It’s something that infuriates Loki. Being able to perform magic is a blessing and he thinks it criminal that some do not take it more seriously. “I am sorry to hear that. You seem like one who might give it the respect it deserves if you could.”
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pang, and Alan won't hold it against him. The fact that Loki seems to find
it genuinely regrettable, not curious or laughable, helps as well.
"Have I been giving the impression I'm respectful?" he asks, lips
quirking.
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“You have. Or at least you have in the sense that you demand respect yourself. Perhaps I have conflated the two. Or perhaps that is simply good enough for me. I am not exactly well versed in being respectful myself, though I have been better at it more recently.”
Loki wonders what Alan might think of him if he’d met him before he’d worked with the TVA…
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"'Not well versed in being respectful.' Never would have guessed it," dryly, "from the thieving and all."
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“Yes, well, one does what one must in order to survive.” He can’t help but be amused. Loki doesn’t feel any shame for how he’s navigated this place and really, it is clear that they know who they took when they grabbed him up. The hotel should expect as much from him. “Are you good at respect then? Perhaps you could teach me.”
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"What do you think, sir?" Alan replies, loading the honorific with irony. "Do you think if someone else had bid you up and taken me home, I'd be treating him like I respected him? Do you think you've earned it?"
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“I think if someone else had won your bid, you’d likely currently be getting fucked over a table somewhere whether you wanted it or not. Unless, that is what you would have preferred?”
It’s an open question. If that is something Alan would like, Loki is interested enough to help him out, but it isn’t something he needs either.
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My word, did we actually finish this thing?