TDM 007

[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 in our parking garage for all new arrivals. We aim to have all guests moved into their reserved rooms as soon as possible. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience!

All are invited to There Is No Tomorrow, a Phoenix Casino soiree to celebrate our beloved guests. The festivities will begin at 1800 hours on January 20th and end at 1800 hours on January 27th. Please look forward to 168 hours of delight.

In an effort to raise happiness and encourage better guest relationships, attendance is required. The house will assist guests that are too shy to appear of their own accord. Please note that black tie attire is mandatory. As always, we hope you enjoy your stay! 】

PARKING GARAGE

ANY CAR IN A STORM

WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN PEA... CAR?

► Thanks to a classic move called “overbooking,” new arrivals aren't being checked into rooms — the front desk and concierge have made an executive decision to temporarily house new arrivals in the parking garage. This may actually not be as bad as one may think! All of the vehicles in the Golden Peacock's garage are luxury; some are even bigger than the basement suites. There are, however, a limited number of cars available. Guests are booked into cars in pairs or sets of three.

► All vehicles in the Golden Peacock's parking garage are top of the line models. While the body style and year vary, their common denominator is that they are expensive. New arrivals may wake up in any kind of luxury vehicle from a zippy little Maserati to a SUV limousine. Guests waking up in larger, party-style vehicles may find the inside bar stocked with booze and snacks. Due to the nature of waking up in cars, they may wake up anywhere in their new ride. Even the trunk!

► New arrivals wake up naked save for a robe, as is standard for the Golden Peacock. This round’s robes are dramatic sets bedazzled with precious gems. These robes are inspired by the 1920s. Some are silk, some are sheer, some are lined with fur. All are over the top. If it has the flavor of old Hollywood or wealth your character can wake up in it. Some lucky guests may even find old fashioned smoking pipes or extended cigarette holders in their robe pockets.

► After briefly being dumbfounded, the valet, who normally has nothing to do, will scurry down with a few racks of clothes. All articles on the racks have been dragged out of storage; the majority of the pieces are old-fashioned or mismatched. All he can do is continue to bow deeply and apologize for the lack of amenities in the parking garage. No one ever comes here!

SUITES DON'T DO THIS!

► The cars in the parking garage are temperamental. Guests may find doors locking and unlocking of their own accord when they're trying to exit the vehicle. When inside with someone else, the radio will change to a channel playing romantic music. The lights will flicker, dim, or turn off to create some sexy ambiance. They've been in the parking garage for a long time and haven't seen any action in decades. That famous car that starred in Titanic got people to have sex in it. Why can't they!

► Some of the cars may act strangely in other ways. The AC or heat will blast unexpectedly, the horn will go off at the least opportune moment, the engine will steam, the seats will spring back without anyone pressing the lever... if it can go wrong in a car, it can happen.

If asked, the valet will explain that over the past few months parts have gone mysteriously missing from some of the cars. Stolen, by no good dirty thieves! But what kind of ragamuffin would snatch car parts in the Golden Peacock? Regardless, he will apologize about the issues. They will continue until those missing parts are returned or replaced.

He will offer a monetary reward to anyone that can bring him any information about the guests that have been stealing car parts. It makes him look incompetent at his job, you see. All he has to do is watch these cars that don't go anywhere! If the house catches wind that they're needing repairs on his watch he's liable to lose his job. He's got four engaged daughters and he's got to pay for their weddings. He can't afford to get fired!

PHOENIX CASINO HALL

WELCOME TO THE NEXT 168 HOURS

Phoenix Casino is a-flutter with activity and packed to the beak with guests. As a famously ever-changing space, the staff would be remiss if they didn't deck the crown jewel of the Golden Peacock out. The casino glitters from top to bottom, shining brighter than diamonds, rubies, sapphires, opals! Party-goers are shiny and glamorous with picture perfect makeup, fluttering gowns, and sharp suits. Card tables are packed and the slot machines are a-ringing as guests play, play, play! Prizes, luxury, booze, attractive people, it's the place that everyone wants to be at.

Those people being dragged inside by some invisible force...? Silly, they were so excited to come that their bodies moved before they realized what was happening. Those are struggles of joy and definitely not the casino's infamous ghost hands dragging unwilling guests to the party at the behest of the house. Look, they're literally hurling their bodies at the card tables with unrestrained glee!

All clocks indicating day hours and night hours have been removed from the casino. Once a guest has entered, their Watch will jam, making it impossible to keep track of the time. You don't need to worry about that tonight.

AT THE DOOR

► Guests must adhere to the black tie dress code to enter. Those that show up in less than their best won't be turned away — but they will be stuffed into a rental outfit provided by the staff. All provided outfits are gaudy, flashy, and encrusted with jewelry. Also — itchy. Too much starch.

► Guests that do not want to come will be "helped" to the party by the casino's favorite ghost hands. They will be dragged, levitated, and thrown across the resort until they've "joined" the party. Those that wish to opt out will be conveniently overlooked, completely forgotten by both the house and the hands because they, "lack presence." Ouch!

► Guests that wish to leave the party before it reaches its official end 168 hours later will find obstacles getting in the way of exiting. Staff pop out of nowhere to cheerfully guide them over to this new game they must try. Waiters stop them with trays of steaming food that they think they'll really enjoy. Long-standing guests stumble directly into their path and drag them into some drunken shenanigans. The doors will randomly get stuck. While guests can certainly escape the party, the forces that be are determined to make it difficult for them to call it a night.

REFRESHMENTS

► WHAT THE RICH FOLK EAT: A massive buffet table lines the back wall of the casino. This nod to overconsumption and gluttony features expensive and exquisite eats from land to sea. Everything on the table is decadent; only the best for guests of the Golden Peacock. The servers working the table encourage guests to eat and eat and eat, even going so far as to help them load up their 16 inch plates until they're overflowing. Less is more? Nonsense. More is more.

► IT'S GETTING BUBBLY: While there are plenty of libations to go around, there is one special champagne that's guaranteed sweep you off your feet. A few sips of the bubbly will have you floating in the air like you're the grandpa from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Guests that drink the bubbly will become like a bubble themselves, rising to the ceiling and swimming through the air. Unlike Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, however, burping isn't the answer to grounding safely. The bubbly wears off randomly and without warning, so be careful of falling on another guest or someone's game table.

► JUST A PUFF OR TWO: There's a new smoke that's captured the attention of party-goers. This popular new drug is called twig. Smoked from a very thin joint with an earthy taste. Need to add some pep to your step? Twig is the smoking equivalent of two hundred cups of coffee. Who needs sleep? With twig, it's possible to stay awake for upwards of three days without feeling tired. Guests report feeling "brilliantly energized" after smoking twig. However, reports also note that once the high wears off, the user might feel like a deflated balloon that's been run over by a truck. Long-standing guests will encourage newer guests to give it a try. You can sleep after the party, bro!

GAME ROOMS

TRY YOUR LUCK

DIRTY DICE: EVEN DIRTIER

A crowd favorite — Dirty Dice is BACK and now it's even dirtier. The creators put their heads together to come up with funnier and more dynamic dice options to keep things interesting for players. While the original game used a pair of standard six-sided dice, Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier debuts a pair of hefty twelve-sided dice.

► The rules for Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier remain the same as last year. Players will be seated at a two-top (though group Dirty Dice games are also encouraged!) with a set of dirty dice. The starting player rolls both dice. The action created with the dice must then be done to the opposing player — however, the rolling player does have the option to turn down the action if they're chicken. The second player will then roll the dice to create an action, similarly able to turn down the action if they're also chicken. Players continue to take turns until there is a winner.

► The first player to complete four actions will receive bragging rights, an extra large chip payout, and the resounding applause from the audience. For low rank guests, winning Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier may also come with an invitation to one of the exclusive lounges.

DIE A
1: TICKLE
2: FINGER
3: KISS
4: SUCK
5: CARESS
6: SLAP
7: FONDLE
8: PINCH
9: LICK
10: BITE
11: SNIFF
12: GRIND ON

DIE B
1: LIPS
2: THIGH
3: CHEST
4: ASS
5: MOUTH
6: ELBOW
7: NECK
8: EAR
9: NIPPLE
10: GENITALS
11: KNEE
12: NOSE

SEX TOY ROULETTE

Come one, come all, step right up and try your luck with Sex Toy Roulette! Several giant roulette wheels (an ode to our favorite morning TV show, The Price Is Right) are waiting for those brave enough to give them a spin. Sex Toy Roulette is a game of chance that comes with risks and rewards. Are you daring enough to give it a go?

► Sex Toy Roulette is very easy to play. The player steps up to the wheel, grabs the handle, and gives it their best spin. Whatever the needle lands on when the wheel stops is what the player wins! Lucky ducks might land on one of the fabulous instant prizes which can be claimed immediately. Less lucky ducks land on one of the sex toy options.

► If the needle lands on one of the sex toy options the roulette manager will give the player the corresponding sex toy. The toy will sync with the player's Watch and begin a countdown of 4 hours. The instructions for further steps are also transmitted to their Watch: Use this sex toy in a sex act with another guest within 4 hours.

► Players that complete the game and use the sex toy within 4 hours will receive no penalty. They also get to keep the sex toy. Yay!

► Players that do not complete the game and do not use the sex toy within 4 hours will be penalized. Not only will a substantial amount of chips be drained from their bank account, guests may experience a sudden and intense suit flare. Wildcards may randomly experience symptoms of ANY SUIT.

1: BLINDFOLD
2: CHOCOLATE SYRUP
3: PADDLE
4: DILDO
5: INSTA-PRIZE
6: G-STRING
7: CLIT SUCKER
8: ANAL BEADS
9: ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
10: INSTA-PRIZE
11: MAGIC WAND
12: GUN

13: A REGULAR SPOON
14: VIBRATOR
15: INSTA-PRIZE
16: ROPE
17: BALL GAG
18: FLESHLIGHT
19: BONDAGE TAPE
20: FLAVORED CONDOMS
21: INSTA-PRIZE
22: BUTT PLUG
23: GARTER BELT
24: KNIFE

25: NIPPLE CLAMPS
26: INSTA-PRIZE
27: LEASH & COLLAR
28: RIDING CROP
29: SEX DOLL
30: BEN WA BALLS
31: CHASTITY CAGE
32: ANKLE CUFFS
33: COCK RING
34: INSTA-PRIZE
35: CUCUMBER
36: HANDCUFFS

► Guests that land on INSTA-PRIZE may select from the following prizes:

An extra-large chip payout and money box experience. Stand inside a narrow box and enjoy being showered with the bills of different cultures across the multiverse! Dollars, yen, euros, yuan... you name it.

The royal experience. Travel around the party in the coveted Pure Gold Peacock Palanquin. Enjoy 24 hours of topless servants and constant hand-and-foot service. All of your commands will be obeyed.

Select from an assortment of luxury watches, necklaces, earrings, and other expensive articles of clothing. Cashmere, pure silk, Mongolian wool — high quality items for keeps. May also select from appliances that would not be normally found in low rank suites.

A brand new car or motorcycle!!! Yes, the car will have to live in the garage, but it's all yours. Winners who choose a motorcycle may ride it around the hallways of the resort.

► The specific details of the sex toy a character is given is left to OOC discretion. For example, if you choose to land on "vibrator", you may have your character given any kind of vibrator. Have fun!

1 or 11

Down the hall from the main hub guests may find a clandestine room with a silvery sign on the door — ARE YOU 1 OR 11? Crossing the threshold brings a different atmosphere from the card tables and slot machines. The game manager stops every person that comes inside, offering four cards and asking the new player to select one.

"This will be your role inside Lovers' Hideaway," she explains with a smile. After selecting a card, the player will be guided past the velvet curtains to join in the amorous atmosphere of a silver-studded lounge with several private bedrooms.

► 1 or 11 is a game of dominance and submission. The four hidden cards offered at the door are all Ace cards. The specific Ace card that the player draws indicates their role of either Dominant or Submissive. For the rest of their time inside Lover's Hideaway that is the dynamic they are expected to play. Players will win a large payout after any intimate D/s encounter.

► A player must redraw every time they leave and return to Lovers' Hideaway, so it is possible to play both dynamics.

A♦: ACE OF DIAMONDS — 1, Submissive.
A♥︎: ACE OF HEARTS — 11, Dominant.
A♣: ACE OF CLUBS — 1, Submissive.
A♠: ACE OF SPADES — 11, Dominant.

► The rules of 1 or 11 are otherwise very relaxed. Doms and Subs seek one another out inside Lovers' Hideaway and find mutual satisfaction together. The staff of Lovers' Hideaway are happy to provide any amenities that the couple would like to use in their play.

HOUSE OF CARDS

Ladies and gentleman! Do you dare to test how steady your hands are? Are you ready for a new challenge? Come play our new game, House of Cards. Step up to any table with a house of cards and prepare to go head-to-head with another guest in a game of strategy and luck.

► Players take turns removing one of the cards from a house of cards. Similarly to Jenga, players must be careful not to knock the house of cards over when removing a card. The player that causes the house to collapse is the loser. A large sum of chips will be transfered from the loser to the winner after the house falls.

► Each card has a question. After successfully pulling a card, the player must then answer the question honestly. Questions vary in intensity, ranging from simple inquiries such as, What is your favorite color? to more complicated, Would you betray a loved one for financial gain?

► Failure to answer the question or to answer it honestly will register as a loss on the player's Watch. The player will then be flagged as the loser and a large sum of chips will be transferred to the winning player.

EXCLUSIVE LOUNGES

ONLY FOR THE FEW

HIGH CLASS OASIS

Being a high rank in the Golden Peacock comes with perks. 168 hours is exhausting, so staff have arranged a luxurious respite for the high rank guests that need a break from the party. Guests ranked 10 - King are invited to come relax in the High Class Oasis. Suit-clad and sunglasses wearing security stand at the door and check each guest's credentials before they're allowed to enter.

Security are strict about monitoring who is allowed to come into the oasis. They won't even allow a high rank to bring a mid or low rank with them; they won't risk upsetting any of the other high ranks. However, while these security guards are loyal and diligent, they aren't especially smart. It is possible for low and mid rank guests to sneak into the oasis with a bit of ingenuity. But be careful — if you don't walk the high class walk, one of the royal long-term guests might call for security to drag the peasants away.

Private bedrooms and sleeping pods.

Bathroom featuring showers, bath tubs, hot tubs, sauna, and steam room.

Racks of complimentary clothing.

Top-shelf bottles of wine, champagne, and spirits.

Complimentary cigarettes and cigars.

Full body massages and masseuses on call.

Birdbucks baristas serving up any and all coffee drinks, on the house.

Peace and quiet away from the peasants!

HIGH ROLLER CLUB

Guests that are willing to bet high and gamble hard are invited to play in the High Roller Club. The High Roller Club isn't for the faint of wallet or heart; everything played inside this exclusive club is high risk and high reward. Guests that refuse to match the high risk energy of the club will be escorted out immediately. Entrance to the High Roller Club is dependent upon the means to bet high. If the dealers judge a guest to be broke and/or a coward, unable to put forth chips and unwilling to bet their bodies, they will be denied access.

Guests that have been denied access but are caught trying to sneak in will be conscripted into drink service. They will be dressed up in a sexy bird costume and made to serve drinks to high rollers. Think sexy casino bunny, bird edition. Hey, at least that gives them a bird's eye view of how the extremely wealthy (and gambling addicts) play?

All games require large bets, either monetary or bodily.

Sex acts may be offered in lieu of chips if the player has no chips left to bet.

All drinks are complementary when playing in the club.

Wins and losses must be large enough to be impactful on a player's daily life.

Players can end up in the red, which triggers instant conscription. Players in massive debt will be forced to work in other areas of the party to begin paying back the house.

Any kind of game may be played in the club, including games under the "Game Rooms" tab.

WOMEN'S PARLOR

A pair of eight foot Amazonian bouncers guard the doors to the Women's Parlor. Only guests that identify as women will be allowed to enter the parlor. Guests that identify as men will be blocked by the bouncers' crossed spears. This lounge is a private space for women to relax and refresh during the festivities.

Like the other lounges, it is not impossible for guests that identify as men to sneak into the Women's Parlor. However, these Amazonian bouncers won't move an inch from the door and refuse to engage with men, leaving little room for persuasion or sneaking. Men who wish to sneak into the Women's Parlor will have to crossdress as women in order to pass the bouncers. It's important to keep up the act, too, lest the long-standing guests inside the parlor realize that men have snuck into their haven and call the Amazons to come catch them.

Comfortable couches and sofas; blankets and pillows.

A few showers stocked with amenities.

Quick laundry service for gowns and pantsuits.

Exclusive dessert bar, featuring limited edition pastries.

High tea at all hours, featuring limited edition tea blends and mini sandwiches.

Running chocolate fountain and numerous dip-able foods such as fruits and marshmallows.

Numerous kittens and cats for cuddling.

Complimentary shoulder and/or foot massages.

HANGOVER AFTERCARE

DID YOU HAVE FUN?

A LITTLE AFTERCARE

► The morning after the party ends, characters will find themselves waking up with someone else in their bed. Did you go to bed with someone last night? Oops, looks like they got misplaced in the shuffle, but please enjoy this new person. No one should wake up alone after a party — or so the house thinks. Affection and intimacy have been reported to increase happiness in humans and semi-human individuals after an exhausting escapade. Plus, it's heard that hangovers can be torturous. Not that it would know.

► Guests won't just be waking up to each other. Waiting for them are trays with steaming hot breakfast and a large cloth bag labeled Hangover Kit. While you're enjoying some coffee and munching on bacon, feel free to dig into the bag and check out what the house has sent for you! Isn't it the best host?

Please enjoy your complimentary: water bottle; aspirin packs; Pepto-Bismol; Gas-X; Imodium; anal douche; enema kit; viagra; face masks; a box of Bon-Bons; and one (1) random sex toy.

Have a pleasant sleepy morning!

OOC NOTES

INVITES | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

▶ BLANKET CW: Alcohol; altered states; BDSM dynamics; coercion; drug use; exhibitionism; food play; gambling; servitude

▶ 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 January event.

▶ 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. This month we also have an ongoing ATP / EMP where players can connect. Please feel free to utilize this for all of your peafowl needs!

▶ 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!

▶ 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.

▶ Happy New Year and 2025! ♥

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Comments

[heatcure]

[ Buddy...what do you have against dogs...but for better or for worse, Jiaoqiu is very much a fox — right down to his impish nature. If he had an inkling he were in actual danger right now, he might be a bit more cautious, but as it is...

His brows draw together, in apparent concern. ]

The complete facial reconstruction. That's why we don't recognize each other, surely. You seem particularly out of sorts — are you feeling alright? Maybe I should check your vitals.

[ That part is at least earnest. ]

[wheft]

[ not him going "back in my days" like an old man, help

but huh, that's interesting. she'd thought that everyone here would've had to ease themselves into this resort's culture and environment over time, so she's quite surprised to hear that someone's already used to those shenanigans before coming here. ]

What's stopping you from pursuing it again, though? I mean, you're...

[ wild hand gestures at him ]

You don't... look bad? [ help her she's trying ]

[factoring]

[ Unphased, unbothered, un....sleepy? she's getting out of bed to check on the package. There's never been any reason to be embarrassed in her eyes, even before she arrived in the resort. As the blanket slides off her, the mark of clubs is visible on her right hip. ]

Not particularly.

[ She's neither interrupted nor does she need any more rest than what she's already managed. ]

There's some food if you're hungry.

[ Along with the resorts usual amenities, but that's probably less important than making sure this guy doesn't starve.

Kyoko's also in no hurry to redress. ]

1/2

[overhype]

What's.. stopping me?

<sub>[ He left the ring at the height of his career. He's got plenty of trophies, a championship belt, and a rather gruesome, severed arm belonging to giant monster that he defeated with his bare hands. There's a reason why, but for somebody with as much bravado as he has, Beowulf doesn't feel like it's a detail he can share with a near stranger. That's being vulnerable and showing a side of him that he isn't too proud about.

Though, for a moment, Ishmael will see she's struck some sort of weak spot. He's great at acting though and covering it up. ]</sub>

[heatcure]

[ Game recognizes game, even if it's a game ill-advised to play in the first place. That's what makes it fun — even if there's a chance they might get caught, there's no harm in seeing how far they can go with this. Jiaoqiu may not realize he's snagged a high-ranking guest, but it's better that way. ]

I couldn't have said it better myself. Much as I enjoy the merriment, a bit of respite will energize and cleanse the soul.

[ With a familiar nod at this complete stranger, Jiaoqiu starts towards the club's door again, aiming for nonchalance and surefootedness. Of course he belongs somewhere like this. ]

And you? How have you found this marathon of festivities? You never were one to settle for a boredom.

[survivaltricks]

[ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. . . Akira is used to rolling with the punches. the entire last year and a half of his life had been marked by the unbelievable, after all. so while he isn't exactly thrilled about being pulled into yet another strange. . . world? dimension?? whatever this place is?? against his will, he at least can adapt to it rather easily]

[christ, though. when will the collective universe acknowledge his agency and freedom that he has FOUGHT SO HARD to maintain??]

. . . ah. I see you have me at a disadvantage.

[now that the reality of things is beginning to sink in, Akira finds himself stiffening, posture suddenly a bit guarded. somehow, having someone know his name right off the bat-- and anything else that might go along with that-- is more uncomfortable for him than. . . literally everything else he was just told]

Would you mind catching me up?

[reignbows]

[ oh. well. if she's going to just walk around stark naked, she'll have to forgive him for allowing his eyes to very briefly wander. ahem. as for jing yuan, he has no suit to speak of as yet, but his body does bear several scars - some old and faded, some slightly newer; the marks of battle.

hungry? ah, food - yes. clearing his throat, jing yuan glances toward the tray laden with food and, with a put-upon sigh, pushes himself up to sit, the soft blankets falling to his hips. well, if she's going to bare her tits, so is he!! ]

I am, as a matter of fact.

[ the food at the event was plentiful, but it was all rather.. rich, for his tastes. the scent of bacon is quite alluring. ]

Would you like some, as well? There's more than enough for us both to enjoy.

2/2

[overhype]

_{[ But that expression is gone in a near instant and he rakes his hand through his hair, flipping it, nearly sparkling once again. ]}

Of course I don't look bad! Hell, I'm 287 pounds of sex appeal, baby! Don't you worry your little self 'bout me. I'll make a come back! That's what I was doing before I was brought here, actually. I think all of this is just gonna give me a leg up with it all.

_{[ hurriedly standing up!! and.. going towards the bathroom again. ]}

How's this. Lemme draw a bath for you. It would probably feel nice to have that all that pretty hair cleaned up, right?

[theidlemaiden]

[ The requisite for being a ghost means not having died, right? But if that's the case what does that make her? Under her breath she can't help but mutter - ]

At least that makes one of us.

[ Whether or not he hears it or not is impossible for her to know. A cloud threatens to loom over what should otherwise be (as far as she knows) a lovely evening and she catches herself, shooing it away with a shake of her head in favour of paying attention to something ridiculous instead. Thank god for purposefully short attention spans and a preference for non-serious situations. In protest she raps against the trunk with her knuckle. ]

Hey! You'd be lucky to have my soul if you won it in some weird ghost game.

[ Despite the scolding she will at least start to look for a way to open this thing. ]

And you can't blame me for being careful. Just a couple of months ago there were painted versions of ourselves trying to switch places with us.

[factoring]

[In contrast, there are no injuries on Kyoko's body. She's not much of a fighter, after all. If she has the choice, she'd really rather avoid fights.]

Let's share a meal and get to know each other.

[ She pours them both some coffee and immediately dunks a piece of bacon into hers like it's the most natural thing in the world. ]

[belheir]

Lets see... Since you're a new arrival again without memories, that makes you a "Wildcard". They'll expect you to have sex here, and they're not above drugging food and drink to do so.

[Remember that macaron he grabbed? He spins it between his knuckles, before taking a bite. Look at him, being so bold and brave. He definitely won't regret this later, or anything, considering his luck.]

And if you do end up staying here, they'll give you a suit and rank. Mine's spades, and I'm a King. [He flashes the tattooed mark on his wrist as he pulls up his sleeve.] You'll get one of these, you don't have a choice on where they end up, it seems. The higher your rank, the better you're treated, the lower the worse. The house usually does things like this to mark the arrival of new blood into the casino, but sometimes it can be less... fun than this. A few months ago people turned into monsters.

[A frown finds it's way to his lips, finally.]

Horny monsters.

[heatcure]

It'd be a shame to leave such a piece of fine silver behind. No doubt I'll find a use for it, though for the time being...

[ Just stow it away in his sash and hide his prize? No, instead he pauses for a moment before spinning the wheel again, reaching back to his intricate braids and tucking the spoon alongside the pins that hold hair back.

What a fashion icon. Turning to give his companion a nod, Jiaoqiu steps back up to the wheel and throws another spin, and this time, it lands on a 2. Chocolate syrup! The attendant announces his prize, before another moves forward to hand over to him. ]

...I have to admit, I had slightly different expectations from the so-named "sex toy roulette". Maybe you'd like to give it a try?

[ Not that he COULDN'T use the chocolate syrup for sex, but it's still not exactly what he had in mind. Was this all just a gimmick to get them through the door? ]

[wutherings]

[ The kindness gets... Well, it gets a rather cautious look, as though he's waiting for the backhanded portion of the comment to no avail. When he realizes it isn't coming, he shakes himself a little like a dog. Was he tense? Sure, he has no idea what's going on, but this is... decently normal Ishmael behavior, except with maybe a fraction less bickering. No one said there was a bickering quota for the two of them. She can be nice if she wants to. He could too, if he really felt like it. So there.

... Wait, there was a question, wasn't there? He walks back and is silently grateful that it was relatively straightforward. ]

Simple. I was in my room on the bus, sleepin'. Or about to sleep. We just got back from the Railway, I was right knackered.

[ ... A deeper frown. ]

What? You remember something different?

[survivaltricks]

[that. . . is not quite what Akira meant, but it's on him for not being more clear. and the information is still appreciated, as someone who is (apparently) still trying to regain his bearings. watch the food and drink he consumes, mind how pushy the staff will get about him doing his business, something about suites and ranks. . . though it would be apt if he could remain a Wild Card, wouldn't it. . .]

[but more importantly than any of that. . .?]







You make it sound like a low budget porn movie. . .

[couldn't he at least be dragged into a good one!!!]

look we always had fun threads (i was gintoki HEHE)

[overhype]

_{[ WHY ARE THE HOTTEST GIRLS ALWAYS SO MEAN... but it's okay, he's probably into some of this. He definitely is, actually. Anyway, it muffles him out enough to where he does shut the fuck up, but he pries the pillow off of his mouth and takes in a big gasp of air. ]}

Oh, come onnnn, baby! You seriously don't watch television. I'm a legend there! Everybody knows my name! Look, I'm already havin' a great time here, you don't gotta ruin it already with your attitude!

You know what would make you feel better? Gettin' hydrated! You thirsty?

[belheir]

That's not a wrong way to look at it... There's also ghosts here. They'll feel you up. Or drag you places. The elevators are also haunted and the only way to appease them is to fuck in front of the portraits.

[...]

Though escaping out the fire exit sometimes works.

[Sometimes!]

[heatcure]

[ The surprise is mutual, even if you couldn't tell by Jiaoqiu's unflappable demeanor. There are certainly some from home that Jiaoqiu would be less thrilled to see here — the general and Moze have so much on their plates, if anyone was expendable enough to be dragged into this, it's him — but Dan Heng is an intriguing individual, one he'd like to get to know better, and...

Familiar. That matters more to him than Jiaoqiu would have expected. ]

The Yaoqing inspires a distinctly competitive spirit in even the best of us, and I'm no exception. I'm a little surprised to hear you're playing, however. [ Said in tone more curious than anything else. ] If I may...which card did fate choose for you today?

[ Or, what he's asking, in so many words: is Dan Heng a possible complementary match for him? ]

[survivaltricks]

[half to himself, half-aloud]

Voyeurism. . .?

[he sees]

[this whole place is just a super haunted hotel. haunted by horny ghosts. he sees!!!]

[(he does not see)]

[at any rate. . . Akira gives a wave of his hand, before he too plucks up a macaron, toying with it between his fingers much how Kazuya had earlier]

I wouldn't call myself a prude. [he is the complete opposite and he knows it, inexperienced as he would consider himself. but he is still as hot-blooded as the next guy his age] But I'll be doing things on my own terms, I think.

[and with that, he tosses his head back and pops the macaron into his mouth. delicious!!]

. . . I appreciate the warnings, though.

[belheir]

Of course. I don't think anyone from the outside is going to force you into anything here. But... There is a time limit on things. It's different for different people, but eventually the suit they give you will flare, and you'll pretty much be brought to your needs and start begging or start jumping people.

[He looks away, a little ashamed...]

Good luck, and all that. Hope you come to terms with things real fast.

[He did... Now he's... Alright with it? It's fucked up, but yeah. He's mostly alright with it now.]

Ah... And if you end up with any girls... Nothing can happen, if you catch my meaning.

[The protag curse of saying the most HEINOUS shit.]

[relater]

[ At least there's someone conscious inside, though from behind a thick layer of glass, it sounds a bit touch and go. And likewise, familiar...? How could he not remember the first voice he'd heard when awakening in this place. Paused on that threshold, Kizuna's senses fan, latching onto that little spark, all pale sweetness. ]

Oh! I know that voice! [ He jiggles the handle again, more gently this time. ] We were married, once.

[ Pleasant and mellow now as he considers his options. ]

You don't feel well?

[alivian]

Alivian's breath hitches, growls again, and he offers more kisses in turn, lips brushing against Hank's jaw, beard and all.

"Yes--"

He stifles a curse, groaning as his chest is played with anew. His breathing huffs, and he partly ducks his head to endure it, especially when the second clamp is applied. It hurts, of course, but it's nothing compared to his usual aches and pains. His cock throbs and strains, and he lets out a soft, keening whine as pleasure multiplies; that jewel weight isn't light, and it sends almost overwhelming shocks through him with every flick.

He still wonders what it would feel like if any of these clamps were put on his dick. Or the soft skin between tail and ass.

Having it on his knot wouldn't be pleasant, he's certain.

"Dear gods--"

His hips shake a little with it, and he shoves a hand to the front of his pants to open them up-- just in time for kisses again. His own efforts are awkward, but he kisses back, slightly long tongue pressing back to Hank's in an invitation to kiss deeper. With that touch, should he follow, Alivian clearly has four fangs in his possession - the pair on top larger than the ones on the bottom.

1/2

[survivaltricks]

[. . . for the briefest of moments, Akira feels a small flicker of concern when Kazuya turns away, seemingly ashamed of his roundabout confession. his shoulders ease, guard dropping slightly, brows furrowing as he studies the mysterious stranger carefully, mind racing to think of the right words]

[there really aren't any, though. and truly. . . if that's the way things are, then Akira will have a lot to plan for. ah. . . provided he really doesn't wake up eight hours from now sprawled out comfortably in his own bed]

[BUT THEN, KAZUYA SAYS THAT, AND I. HELP. IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW, BUT HELP??]

I. Yeah. I do.

[. . .]

[survivaltricks]

[and then he reaches out to pinch Kazuya's cheeks. BOTH OF THEM. NON-TOO-GENTLY]

[heatcure]

[ Truthfully, this is the kind of reception that Jiaoqiu expected to be met with — or would expect, were he anywhere than a resort built on pleasure and indulgence. Like a thread drawn just out of reach, this stranger's reluctance only intrigues him further. If he isn't here to play the game, then what drew him here instead?

He offers a gentle chuckle that's both good-natured and genuine. He won't be offended if he's rejected, but he hasn't given up yet! ]

Ah, but you know what they say! A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. [ Okay grandpa, that was pretty cringe. ] In any case, I might argue the game's vulgarity is what makes it best suited to play with a stranger. That way, you won't have to look a familiar face in the eye, in case you wind up...

[ Dropping his voice into a hushed tone, leaning forward conspiratorially towards Sunday: ]

Sniffing an elbow.

[belheir]

[He deserves this....

He just lets it happen. Even if it's super important to know, okay! Sometimes... Sometimes Condoms are just Not Around when you're getting hot and heavy with a girl and then you both end up running to the clinic for plan B in a shamed panic only to be told you dont need it...]