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[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

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orihime inoue | bleach | new character/current player

[rechaza]

i. WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN PEACAR (only one tag in, please!)

( Whoever happens to wake up with Orihime will find themselves in a long, spacious limo. The backseat they're in luxurious with a little, brightly lit mini bar, soft music playing, and plush, smooth seats.

Though as it turns out, neither Orihime or her surprise companion are on those nice seats. Rather, they're both on the floor of soft, brightly colored carpet. Orihime herself is tucked against the side of the stranger she happens to be with, body pressed close, one of her legs half-curled over one of their legs. Her head is on their shoulder, lips parted in tiny breaths that are paired with the occasional little sound and the smallest shift against the person beside her.

And of course, she's wearing a robe. Not that it has any right to be called that given how it's a pale peach color and noticeably see through. It hides nothing on her arms or shoulders and the rest of it has already slid off, leaving her legs, torso, and the large chest pressed against her partner completely bare. She's none the wiser to this given how she sleeps surprisingly soundly, though it won't take much to wake her. )

ii. DIRTY DICE

( To say this is all overwhelming is putting it lightly. It's hard not to feel out of place among all of the bustle of energy, surrounded by people in such formal and gaudy outfits. She's been quietly milling through the crowd with the occasional fuss of the dress she's been given - something dark and form fitting that she feels like shows more skin than it actually covers, hair done up. It's hard to miss the people who look at her, harder to ignore the... closeness the other guests have to one another. And the flush on her cheeks already? Is surely from the sight of some of the other guests who touch one another so intimately yet so casually.

When she finally sits, it's at an empty table, and she can't stop one of her hands from coming up to touch her temple where her hairpins would normally sit. Not that she's needed them so far here, but a part of her longs for the comfort of having them nearby. She's glancing at the people around her again when someone slides into the seat beside her, and she glances back with wide, curious brown eyes. )

Oh—! Hello. ( She greets with a small smile, bowing her head briefly in greeting. When she straightens, she glances slowly between her new companion and then the table, the dice there. Her hands curl against her thighs as she glances back up at them, voice careful but polite. ) Would you... like to play?

( Though she realizes, she's not entirely sure this is a game she'll be able to finish. )

iii. SEX TOY ROULETTE

( Of course she knows what a roulette wheel is. She's seen them plenty of times on TV, and she's always wanted to spin one herself. But as she stands there looking up at the giant wheel, she has a thought that she doesn't know if she wants to spin this one.

Her hands lift slowly as she watches someone else spin, curling her hands together in front of her chest in a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. So far, no one seems upset about what they've ended up spinning, but as she takes note of what the manager hands out - a few things unfamiliar and a couple others items she tells herself it's too lewd to even entertain the thought of - she thinks, not for the first time, that maybe she should find something else to do.

A bit shyly, she glances towards the person nearest her, warm brown eyes curious as she asks. ) Are you going to spin it?

( At least for the moment, there's no harm in watching, is there? )

iv. HOUSE OF CARDS

( A house of cards. It feels as if that's the most normal thing she's come across at this party so far, and needless to say, she's relieved. She's built them a couple of times with Tatsuki and some of the others, but they'd never lasted long. Always falling in a flurry around them as they'd laugh. So taking one apart will be different but in a good way.

As she steps closer to the table, she offers a warm, bright smile in greeting. )

This is like the game with the wooden blocks, back home! ( She notes, voice tinted with a genuine, playful excitement. ) But it's been a while since I played... ( Slowly, one hand lifts to her lips, touching her fingertips to her lips thoughtfully.

She's careful when she finally moves her hand, stretching carefully to take one of the cards, holding her breath. She only breathes out softly once she's taken it, flipping it over to read the question. ) What's my favorite food? Oh! ( She claps her hands together around the card, bouncing a bit on her heels with a burst of energy. )

That's easy! Red bean paste! ( And then she's glancing over at her companion, tilting her head. ) Do you have a favorite? I bet it's something good!

v. WILDCARD / MISC.

( general permissions & kinks. m/f and f/f are both good here, though she's inexperienced across the board. feel free to hit her with a random prompt of your choosing! orihime is 17 years old, but i'm absolutely okay with any age for her. you can dm me to plot somethign out or reach me on plurk at batbrain. i also have an invite if anyone needs it ♥ )

IV

[factoring]

[ She's interested in any new and interesting experience for as long as she's here. Honestly, she never had the time to go playing games like these. Might as well have some fun with it, right? ]

My favorite? It has to be coffee. Red bean paste goes surprisingly well with it.

[Surely food and drink are the same sort of thing.

What she doesn't say is how little her concoctions of coffee resemble a normal pot.]

My turn to take a card then?

[rechaza]

( There's a curious light in her eyes as she watches the other, lips parting slightly as she waits for an answer. And when it comes, she brightens, lifting a hand to hold up one finger as she straightens a bit. There's a touch of excitement in her voice when she says, a bit more loudly than she means to: )

Coffee and red bean paste? It sounds delicious! I bet it'd go good with bread, too.

( And it's a thought that makes her wonder, briefly, what kind of food this place has besides what they have here at the party. Something good, she hopes.

She glances quickly towards the house of cards at the question, taking a small step back to give her companion room. )

Yup! Your turn.

[factoring]

[Orihime is so excitable, Kyoko can't help but find it endearing. There's another young lady she reminds her of, though Kyoko hasn't seen her in approximately a year. There's a slight smile on her features as Orihime responds.]

It wouldn't be too difficult to find some in the resort.

[ Carefully, skillfully, she takes a card, flipping it to read out the question. ]

"What is your greatest wish?"

[ World peace, she supposes? That feels so impersonal, that's what she wants for the sake of her home, but personally? ]

To reunite with a partner.

[ That feels much more true to her. ]

And you?

[rechaza]

( Even if this isn't the ideal situation and what she knows is expected of them is intimidating and nerve-wrecking, something like this feels easy to enjoy. A way to meet and bond with new people in the same situation. It's a lightness she wants to embrace for however long she can. )

Have you been here for a little while, then?

( She wonders, eyes sliding towards the entrance of the game room. She hadn't gotten much of a chance to explore other places before she'd been dragged in here, so what things are like outside of the game room and garage. Being able to find something as common and comforting as red bean paste, though, seems promising.

Her attention swivels quickly back to the other, though, gaze curious as she reads off the question. It's such a simple and sweet wish, she can't help the way her face softens, lips curling in a gentle smile. )

That's a beautiful wish. ( One she can understand in more than a few ways. And the question turned towards her makes her blink. It doesn't take more than a couple of seconds for her to answer, resolve clear despite the soft expression she offers. ) To be able protect the people I care about.

— iii

[dilettante]

( equally as sweet and innocent looking as orihime, reira stood before the wheel with eyes as wide as saucers wondering if she really should partake in this game of chance. it didn't escape her that this place was rather hedonistic, and frankly she was very into it [for now]. what she wasn't expecting was to have an audience in the form of a rather shy and young looking girl at her side.

when she asked, reira turned to face her with a curious expression of her own. )

Do you think I should? What if I don't win anything good?

( but before she could contemplate on it further, she was finding her hand already on the handle. with a tight grip she gave another look to the girl before her. )

Well it looks like I'm committed. Want to pull the lever together?

[rechaza]

( She tilts her head with a hum at the question, lifting her hand to tap her lip thoughtfully. )

Hmm... Well, you could still win something fun! There's a lot of prizes.

( Prizes she can feel her cheeks heating to even think about, but she doesn't let her thoughts linger there. Instead, her hands lower, eyes following the other towards the wheel. She didn't take a lot of convincing, but maybe that's part of the fun of something like this? Making the most of your curiosity and trying your luck.

But the question makes her pause and blink as she points a finger at herself. )

Together? With me?

( She shouldn't, but— )

Okay! We'll do it together!

( She moves towards the wheel, reaching to gently put her hand over the other girl's. )

Ready— go!

( And she's spinning the wheel! )

[dilettante]

( almost as if deliberate, the roulette manager manning the game immediately spewed out the list of prizes, terms and conditions, and wished them both the best of luck. it took all of three seconds for reira to realize what she had gotten into with who she had decided to play with, and gasped as she pulled away from the lever.

it was far too late now and as the needle began to flick against the wheel, it landed on spoon. immediately she was handed a spoon, and left with a dumbfounded look, reira turned towards her companion. )

A spoon?! Just how is anyone suppose to use a spoon?

[rechaza]

A... spoon?

( There's a slow blink as the spoon is handed to the other girl, her head tilting slightly as if she's trying to make sense of what she's supposed to do with a... spoon. )

It's a nice spoon, at least.

( Orihime offers in reassurance with a soft, little laugh. But it doesn't escape her what the purpose of the wheel had been. Her knowledge of such intimate things are limited, and she can already feel her cheeks starting to burn as she tries to figure out what, precisely, the other girl can even do with a spoon for something like that. )

I... ( She starts slowly, lifting one hand to her chin thoughtfully. ) I'm not sure what you're supposed to do with it.

iv;

[laserguy]

[Her outward friendliness is at least enough to push Scott away from his more grumpy demeanor that's been clinging to him since... ever. Yeah okay, he's had his ups and downs in this place (and in life in general), but it's definitely hard to be a total dickhead when Orihime is clearly excited and happy to participate in this game. She doesn't deserve it, so time to push yourself a little, Summers.

So, he offers her a small smile in return, though it's hard to tell if it reaches his eyes, given the sunglasses that's fully covering them. He just waits patiently as she draws the first card and it's maybe refreshing in its own way that she never seems to miss a beat, her perkiness not cracking even the slightest, as she reads what's on the card.]

What's red bean paste?

[From 1983 America... he hasn't fully experienced a variety of food just yet. It doesn't help that he lived in the suburbs of Ohio for most of his life and only recently moved to New York. He'll get there, eventually, but right now, Scott's looking at his companion with a slight tilt of his head, as if trying to imagine how something like that would taste.]

Do you put that on bread?

[rechaza]

( People don't often match her energy and friendliness, including some of her closest friends, and Orihime doesn't mind it. There's no point in letting it bring her down, and you can't expect everyone to be cheerful all the time, right? So she doesn't let the small smile deter her from the way she turns bright-eyed brown stare up at him when he replies.

The question, though, earns a soft gasp, one of her hands going to her mouth in surprise, a feeling that lights her expression. And just as quickly as it appears, it's replaced by another burst of that warm energy as she holds up both her hands in little fists, looking up at him in a way that says this is something she's more than happy to talk about. ) You've never had red bean paste? It's delicious! ( Her hands move again, opening one palm up towards the ceiling as she makes a mashing gesture with her fisted other hand. ) You mash up azuki beans and sugar, and them you can use the paste for things like steamed buns, rice cakes, soup, and all kinds of things. It's so good on bread, too!

( And then it occurs to her— ) Do you think they have any here? We should find some when we're done, so you can try it!

( Her fists comes down on her palm, and it's clear she's determined to do just that given the intent nod of her head and serious (but still surprisingly disarming and cute) look she gives him. )

[laserguy]

[...Okay, she's kind of cute.

She's just so excited about this?? As she talks about her favorite food to him. Her energy is almost infectious, Scott easing up just a little more as his smile increases, although he doesn't fully match her energy still. It's just kind of nice listening to her as she excitedly talks about red bean paste. He's really never heard of azkui beans before, but with the way she's describing everything... Scott honestly wants to try some now.

He's pretty sure that he's probably seen rice cakes and pastries that had some of that filling in them, but with his limited amount of money, he's only really spent it on stuff that he's familiar with. He doesn't want to waste his chips on something that he may not even like. She's convincing him though, maybe.]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there's stuff like that here. This place is a lot of things, but it's decent about having a wide selection of food. [Maybe... maybe he can buy a red bean bun and split it with her. He can definitely afford that much. Assuming, of course, she's still interested in eating something like that with him after all this.]

I've only had stuff like black beans. Or kidney beans. [He chuckles a little.] I'm assuming it's different from that.

[rechaza]

( Even just that small change in his smile is enough for her to brighten a bit further herself. Even if he doesn't match the level of cheer and delight she has to discuss her favorite food, she's grateful for the little bit she gets all the same. And as she looks back at him, she can't help but wonder if there is something around her she could get for him to try. Would he like it? )

Then we'll find some after the game! ( There's a buffet, after all. Maybe there's something there. And if not, well. She can always find something to eat, and maybe she can try something new and find something for him, too! She nods to herself, and it's clear on her expression that she's determined to do just that. ) Black beans and kidney beans... We don't really eat those back home, I don't think. Except for kuromame, but I'm not sure if that's the same, either. ( Her eyes go up, briefly, thoughtful as she puts a finger to her lips thoughtfully.

Her hand lowers after a few seconds with a little hmmm before her attention turns back to the house of cards. ) Let's finish, and we can find something. ( She steps aside, motioning with both arms towards the house of cards, looking every bit like she's working on some game show, showing a prize to be won. )

You're up next!

iii

[oversize]

( he's gathered around the crowd bumping and milling together in front of the wheel--it seems like there's a lot of willing participants, and some that he's seen being forcibly dragged to the handle; some of the prizes seem to be exceedingly worth it, like chips or cars or even fancy meal vouchers, clothes and watches and other extravagant things. he's always had a bit of a taste for the expensive, but even so--

it's easy to see that there are those crowded around who can't quite take the plunge; in particular, this girl standing near him seems to want to put her hand into the ring, so to speak, but always gets picked over. that's the problem with the rowdy nature of this place--and despite better judgment, he lets out a soft sigh, playfully amused, when she speaks to him. )

Me~? I don't know how good my luck is, in a place like this.

( he's grinning, nudging up the bridge of his sunglasses so that he can take a glance back towards the wheel--and when the staff ask for their next volunteer, he reaches down, nimbly, to take the girl by her wrist, jerking her arm up along with his own. )

She'll go! ( or perhaps, more accurately: ) We'll go!

( the slight crowd in front of them parts a little, with his loud voice, and he takes his time gently elbowing the ones that don't, so that he can lead the girl by the hold on her wrist, carefully guiding her to the front.

there, he drops his hold, hands on his hips-- )

Go ahead. I'll help you if you want, but if you wanna do it all yourself, I don't mind.

[rechaza]

( There's a few seconds where Orihime finds herself looking up at the tall stranger, blinking in quiet awe. He's... so pretty, she can't stop herself from thinking. And it takes the sight of him pushing up his sunglasses to snap herself back to the reality. She's about to say something, to encourage him to give it a try. You never know if you'll win, right? It never hurts to give it a g— )

Ah—! ( His hand around his catches her by surprise instead, and her arm goes up, her heels lifting slightly as it's jerked up. ) W-wait—!

( It's not hard to lead her along between her small size and the lack of resistance, warmth blossoming in her cheeks as they make their way towards the wheel at the front. Thankfully, his taller frame helps to clear the way for them. But she still looks a little caught off guard, blinking owlishly as she glances between him and the wheel. Finally, she looks back up at him.

Her expression brightens a bit, and she smiles, warm and pleasant, as she reaches to put her hand on the wheel. )

Let's do it together! ( And despite the earlier surprise, she genuinely looks excited to spin the wheel. ) It'll be like we're on a game show together!

[oversize]

( there's another bright laugh--his hands slide off his hips, clapping them together, and with a brief tilt of his head to ensure that it's okay for the both of them to spin it, he takes a gallant step forward, lifting his arm over her. standing at her back, he lets his hand cover the prong next to hers. )

Alright, here we go! One small spin for the Golden Peacock, one great spin for...us!

( with a soft jerk of his hand down, he gives the wheel a spin, making sure that he doesn't take her hand out in the process; with the wheel spinning, he darts back a step, hovering near her back, and his hands rest gently on the backs of her shoulders.

it's while the wheel is spinning that the staff member announces that they'll have to use whatever it lands on together--or split the prize, between the both of them--which makes him immediately jerk his gaze back to the wheel. it doesn't seem like it's going to fall on any of the insta-prizes, so...

with a despairing sort of laugh, as the wheel starts to slow-- )

We're gonna lose this game show, girly-chan.

[rechaza]

For us!

( Despite the nature of the game, her words are still an excited chirp as she jerks her hand down as he does. As the wheel starts to spin, she pulls her hand back, lacing her fingers together in front of her as she stares up at the wheel as if she's praying. There's a seriousness to her expression coupled with a small, excited bounce where she's standing as she watches. It's clear this is something she's thought about doing, something that she's enjoying despite all the... other stuff.

The wheel keeps moving. Past the first instant prize. Past another. Orihime can feel her stomach drop slightly with nerves, but it doesn't distract her from watching. Her head whips towards him comically fast when he speaks, and her expression says she's hopeful. That she's not going to think like that. )

Lose? There's still a chan— ( Only as she looks back and the wheel comes to a stop on something that is definitely not one of the prizes, she feels her heart stutter, her stomach drop, and there's no denying the blush that starts to color its way up her neck and face. A cock ring. A soft, disappointed little sound leaves her throat, and the only reason she can even bring her hands to untangle from one another is because the attendant cheerfully steps towards her with their prize, dropping it into her cupped hands.

As she looks down at her hands, staring at the thickness of the purple silicone ring in her hands, maybe Gojou will notice that there's a few, long seconds where she looks puzzled. Trying to figure out what she's supposed to be doing with it. And then her flush darkens as she turns to face him properly, their watches chiming with the countdown. Her eyes are down as she lifts her hands, holding them out to him for him to take the cock ring. ) I-I think this is meant for you... ( As in, she doesn't have that particular part. )

ii

[quitsmoking]

[ for the nth time, shouko adjusts as inconspicuously as possible in her seat. the dress (allegedly) is one-of-a-kind, hand-beaded and meticulously tailored for someone just her size and shape. unfortunately it's also lined with what feels like burlap, squeezing around her bust and scraping the delicate skin enough that she can't imagine having said no to the courtesy pasties she'd been offered. (because god forbid trying to fit a bra under this thing.) she's been waiting a little too long for a table to free up, a wait she'd been assured would be minimal when she'd been given her first complimentary champagne. champagne she had wisely discarded after watching more than a few people unceremoniously crash to the floor after their own glass. she's just looking for a place to stash the second glass when she's taken by the arm and led forward to a girl with fiery hair and a dress that barely leaves a thing to the imagination. if shouko's flushed as she slides into the seat, she has to hope it'll look like blush to compliment the pearly pink of her own dress. ]

Been waiting to. My name's Shouko.

[ her smile is crooked, no doubt, flustered from the brisk escort and the careless abandonment. yes, she really had been waiting for this game in particular after hearing rumors of the prizes even better than the payout. somehow she didn't expect to end up with someone her own age, though. ]

You wanna roll first, or should I?

[rechaza]

( The girl who sits next to her is pretty in her pink dress, and that's enough that Orihime brightens immediately at the sight of her beside her. )

It's nice to meet you, Shouko-san. ( She greets, voice light and warm, as she bows her head in quick greeting. ) I'm Orihime Inoue. Your dress is so pretty!

( She can't help the way her hands go down to her own dress, trying to smooth out some of the fabric as if it might somehow make it cover more than the little it does. And she feels as if there's a faint but permanent flush on her own cheeks to be wearing this at all. Though she feels less concerned over the outfit sitting across someone her own age and someone distinctly less insistent as the staff here.

The question makes her eyes turn towards the dice, and her brows crease slowly. She understands the idea of the game, but as she reaches to delicately take the dice between her hands, she realizes this... might be harder than she expected. So she settles for gathering the dice in her hands before offering them out to Shouko. )

You can go first. ( Letting someone else start is polite, after all, and maybe seeing someone else do this first will be enough to ease the flutter of her nerves. )

i

[anti_altruisms]

[ Ordinarily, a Servant wouldn't need to sleep. They are spirits who subsist on minds and souls, after all, so human needs don't enter into the equation.

It's part of the reason why the experience of waking up is jarring in itself. Especially to the sound of music, and...a warm...body?

Archer opens his eyes, and the shock is immediate. Not only because of the setting, but also there is...most definitely a sleeping young woman curled up against him. Her robe leaves almost nothing to the imagination, and his...well, it's a tawdry, fur-lined thing that has mostly pulled away from his chest.

What is one to do in a situation like this? Well...honestly he has no idea. He hesitates to move - or really do anything at all. He doesn't want to move her himself so...after a long, painfully debate, he gently touches her shoulder to wake her. ]

[rechaza]

( The gentle touch to her shoulder earns a soft sound as if her body is trying to assure her companion that she's registered the contact at all. It's enough, at least, that something seems to kick in, eyelids scrunching before relaxing and her leg slowly sliding off his where she'd been curled.

When her lashes finally flutter open, it takes a few seconds for the fuzzy colors of the world to smooth out and her mind to register that what she happens to be pressed against is another person. And once the world finally clears enough that she recognizes her hand is on someone's... chest, everything else happens quickly. )

Ah—! ( She gasps quickly, jerking back quickly with a startled little squeak. ) Please excuse me! ( The worlds are a quick but sincere apology, and even if it takes a couple seconds to align her limbs properly, she manages to get her legs under her as she bows deeply where she is on her knees. There's already a blossom of warmth on her cheeks from the surprise of it all coupled with the closeness of what had been such close contact with a stranger. ) I'm very sorry!

( But it's only as she bows that she recognizes two very important things: she's naked and he seems to be as well. Her lips part in a surprised gasp, body straightening enough that she can hastily turn to one side and snatch the front of the see through robe against herself, thighs squeezing together as her eyes close and her arms fold over here chest. There's no denying the blush on her cheeks now, and she's grateful for the length of her hand that spills down her neck and shoulders. )

I— ( She's too flustered to think of what to say, but she finally manages. ) T-these aren't my clothes.

[anti_altruisms]

[ ...this truly is far more awkward for her than it is for him, isn't it. Archer is silent as her reaction unfolds in front of him, and it is very obvious this young lady had nothing to do with their present predicament. And that she seem to feel far more compromised than he does.

Archer pulls back from her as well, making sure to give her space. His robe at least covers him better (and he tries to re-arrange it at least somewhere), but hers...something will have to be done about that.

He puffs out a quiet breath. ]

Nor are they mine. And I would apologize as well, but I think neither of us have chosen to be here.

[ And certainly not in such a state of...undress. A long, red jacket materializes out of thin air, and he offers it to her. ]

This should help until we find something else.

[rechaza]

( A small, flustered sound leaves her as she looks around the space in front of her, searching for anything that might cover more than this silly excuse for a robe. This isn't anything like what she'd normally wear, and that only serves to frustrate her further on top of how revealing it is. But at least, the stranger with her isn't making this situation worse than it already is. There's a quick glance over her shoulder as she hears him move, seeing the way he rearranges his own robe, before her head turns quickly forward again. )

It's okay. ( She reassures with a small shake of her head. ) It isn't your fault, right? There's nothing to apologize for.

( And she means that, even if she can't stand the thought of turning towards him just yet. Maybe if she arranges her hair a better way, it'll cover more... She's starting to do just that when he speaks again, and she does look over at him this time. The offered jacket earns a soft, relieved sigh, comforted by the thought that this guy isn't trying to leave her like this. But as she holds her arm over her chest as she twists to stretch her hand out for the jacket, she pauses when he fingers brush the material. )

Are you sure? You need it, too.

roulette - because lmao

[killjoyprince]

Not a chance...

[Immediately! Zero hesitation!

Naoto had been caught out by the dice game, that'd been bad enough. Then she'd been warned about the gambling games and their penalties if one didn't have money. The roulette wheel was rather tame really. You could see what it was all about by the prizes handed out. The prizes that ranged from very phallic to... Things Naoto didn't want to look at. Because when she looked at them, she wondered how they were used and if that'd actually feel good to anyone.

Curiosity and the cat, Shirogane.

Just going to drag her eyes away. Focusing on the woman next to her.]

Why? Were you planning to?

ii

[belialedge]

( Ahoy! Have a shinigami for your troubles. adfslkj I'm cool with both gen and spice since Ragna can be a stick in the mud until he's nudged just right. )

Hey! Do you have any idea what rank I am?! [ If Orihime was anticipating somebody sliding on in smoothly to her side, the game was getting shaken up a little here as one of the game managers was all smiles and nods, exercising surprising strength as they nudge shove the much taller Grim Reaper from the back towards the young lady's table. Immediately grimacing over his shoulder to the manager, his brow knits with a grumpy furrow as he realizes what he just said. ] Great. First time I ever pulled the "dO yOu EvEn KnOw wHo i aM?" card.

[ Clearly, Ragna wasn't doing enough partying. Or leading by example with his high rank in showing the wildcards here a good time! Whether this manager didn't catch the memo that Ragna the Bloodedge was among the more stubborn guests or not, he's here now. Nudge nudge. ]

Okay-okay just. Stop! I'll go.

[ "Very good, Mr. Bloodedge. Do show our guest here a good time, would you??" ]

[ Excusing themselves, Ragna looses a sigh before setting his eyes on Orihime's table. Did she overhear any of that? Either way, he'd best lead by example, as the House would say. Probably. Excusing himself as he slides in by her side, those curious brown eyes were met with the mismatched pair of green and red. Though, given their height difference, it was difficult not to look down on her...and what she was wearing. His periphery was being tested oh-so-hard right now. ]

Hello. Sorry about that.

[ Their gaze mutually follows the same path. From one another. To the table. The newfound 12-sided die. And rules that stipulate that there had to be a winner. A hand digs into the fabric of his pantleg before Orihime poses the question, and he clears his throat in an attempt to seem all put together. ]

What, a little game of dice? Easy payout, yeah?

[ He says as he leans forward to scoop up the pair of dice, not quite ready to roll them yet as his gaze studies her once more. ]

So. Want me to take the first roll? Just for an example?