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PARKING GARAGE
ANY CAR IN A STORM
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!
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[ The redhead has a very aptly-colored Ace of Hearts tucked into his lapel, his black and gold suit crisp and seeming to utterly fit the designation of 'Dominant' for this particular game. Even if Sylvain is typically pretty flexible in fulfilling either role.
Considering the House has chosen for all of them today, he's playing along, and there's something sharp and alert in his amber gaze as he strolls through the lounge. Only to stop short when he's addressed by an unfamiliar figure. The young man gets a faint smirk in greeting, amber eyes warm despite the intensity of them. ]
I hadn't been, I'll be honest. If only because I wasn't sure what I was looking for. But I tend to be curious enough to wait and see who fate will thrust into my path and roll with it from there. [ The smirk drifts briefly into a more genuine smile. ] You new here?
[ well that's rather a striking suit you're wearing, sir. dan heng glances it over, briefly taking note of the card in the lapel - convenient, how it is the partner to his own. when his teal eyes lift again, he nods crisply. ]
I am, yes. Is it obvious?
[ or is this man simply familiar enough with this place and all the faces here that he knows someone new when he sees them? or.. both, perhaps? dan heng certainly has the look of someone with refined and elegant tastes, from the tips of his glassy horns to the tuft at the end of his sleek tail, but looking the part and playing it are two very different things.
though he's remained calm and collected, there's a definite awkwardness about him that anyone with sharp eyes could see. ]
Only to someone who's been here a while. Wildcards tend to have A Look one learns how to spot. It's not a bad thing. We've all been there, at the start of this. it can be very... overwhelming.
[ Sylvain shoots him a warm smile, if still a bit wry. ]
That and I'm good with faces. [ He holds out a hand in greeting, a gesture he's learned in his months here. Most took to it better than a bow. ] I'm Sylvain.
[ .. overwhelming is certainly one way to put it. ]
I.. yes, it can be. It is.
[ it's just. it's all so much, especially for someone like dan heng, who is a bit of a natural recluse, with very little sexual experience to speak of. he glances briefly at the offered hand, thankfully understanding the meaning - handshakes are a common form of greeting on many worlds. he offers a shake, his palm oddly cool against sylvain's warmth. ]
[ He gives the man's hand a warm squeeze, even as his gaze momentarily drifts, cataloguing the attention of those now watching curiously. Too many of the long-term guests, the ones that have been here even before him and those he arrived with, enjoyed lounging and waiting for a show to start, finding it to be their favorite sort of entertainment.
Sylvain's been on the wrong end of that a time or two, and how uncomfortable it could be. The new arrival already had enough to adjust to, without that thrown into the mix.
Which is why he tucks Dan Heng's hand into the crook of his arm and guides him away from the main part of the room, towards one of the shadowy little alcoves or rooms that lined the lounge. ]
Come on. let's find somewhere a little quieter. You can ask anything you like, if you have questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Or, if you'd rather, I can distract you from how... overwhelming everything else is right now. [ He inclines his head slightly at the Ace of Diamonds Dan Heng has been assigned here. ] Looks like the House had something in mind for you, after all.
[ dan heng feels the eyes on them, but he does not have sylvain's experience here to know exactly what that means - even still, he's glad to be led away, if only because he doesn't love the idea of being watched so closely, like an animal in a cage. he's had enough of that in his lifetime.
so he follows along, and together they dip into a curtained off alcove lined with a comfortable booth. ]
Perhaps.. something to drink is in order, first.
[ he needs the liquid courage to soothe his frayed nerves. ]
Do you have a preference for something stiff or something soothing?
[ Sylvain tugs him inside the little alcove and settles in on a bench. He tugs Dan Heng close, so he sinks down beside him though, their thighs brushing. Casting a glance up at the lounge around them, he drapes an arm over the young man's shoulders as he leans in to murmur to him. ]
Try to stay relaxed, if you can. We'll likely have to put on at least a partial show of playing the game in here, otherwise the staff might think they need to get... persuasive. Don't worry, I'm going to try to avoid anything that makes you uncomfortable.
[ either this man is very kind, or he has an ulterior motive - dan heng likes to think it is the former, however, and he is generally known to give people the benefit of the doubt, even in strange situations.
ah, he's very close. he's good at this game, isn't he? dan heng's cheeks warm slightly, but he does as asked, takes a deep breath to relax further. ]
That's very kind of you, thank you. I.. understand our purpose here, and I'm willing.
[ under duress or not, he's here to play the game. so he turns his head to better look into sylvain's face, studying his fine features. ]
For transparency, I don't have very much experience.
[ Sylvain is definitely among those who prefers to look out for the new arrivals. he'd stumbled so much through his first few weeks here, trying to understand this world and all the rules in these games. He didn't really wish that on anyone. Especially when there were so many who looked so deeply out of their league.
He spots that faint flush on the man's cheeks and his lips quirk faintly at that confession. because yes, he'd sort of guessed that. not that he tells the other man about that - he didn't want him more embarrassed over that - especially when it was nothing to be ashamed of. ]
That's alright. Many don't, when they first arrive. [ he had, but that was a different problem entirely. ] You can take your time and find out what you're comfortable with. Yes, this place is very... focused, on the theme it presents. The games it plays. But despite all that, it is meant to be enjoyed. Experienced. Explored. The resort sometimes just gets a little... over-eager in its encouragement for us to play.
[ Which is a tactful way of saying if they don't initiate enough themselves, the House isn't above stepping up to take matters into its own hands. If it had hands. ]
Would you like some more experience or is that part still firmly in the 'too overwhelming' column?
[ though dan heng might feel awkward and stiff, the more sylvain talks, the more comfortable he begins to grow, his shoulders sloping and his back relaxing, his hard expression softening up. this man is very easy to be around, and dan heng absolutely appreciates his calm and easygoing demeanor.
he gives that question its due time to sink in, however, dan heng's brow furrowing lightly as he thinks it over. ]
I would like more experience, yes. It is a bit overwhelming, still, but I wouldn't say too overwhelming.
[ his teal eyes flick upward, catching sylvain's gaze. ]
I want to get used to all of this as seamlessly as possible, and.. you seem like a good person to do it with.
[ There's a smile tugging at the corner of his lips as Dan Heng stumbles over his words, but he manages to stifle his quiet laugh in response. He doesn't want him to think Sylvain is laughing at him - he isn't, but the inexperience and his reactions to it is endearing. ]
Well, your judgement in people might be a little questionable, but I'll do my best. [ It's more habit than anything that has him brushing off the sentiment - he's always been awkward with anything that seems like a genuine compliment. Doesn't know what to do with them, or perhaps never had the chance to get used to them. Even if his year here was doing a lot for that conundrum, but some habits were hard to leave behind. much to some people's chagrin.
His amber eyes are warm as he catches that teal game, and he lifts a hand to skim fingertips back along Dan Heng's jaw as he watches his expression a moment. ]
Close your eyes for me. [ He gives this instruction with a soft, low voice, waiting to see if Dan Heng will do as he says - they are here to play parts in this game, after all, despite Dan Heng's inexperience with such things.
But should he obey, he lets his thumb slide in to brush lightly over the young man's lips, a light caress. Sensation was often enhanced when one of the senses was taken away and he was going to use that to his advantage. Making this a sensual exploration of new territory would at least give Dan Heng some of that experience he wanted to grow. ]
[ his judgment is impeccable, thank you very much!! just because you're bad at accepting compliments, sir -
anyway, the little smile eases him, despite how foolish he feels, though dan heng's heart is still racing like a rabbit on the run. propositioning stelle was one thing, he knows her intimately well, but this stranger is an entirely different story, however warm and easygoing he appears to be.
but then that touch brushes his jaw, and dan heng tenses, his eyes snapping to meet sylvain's, and he opens his mouth to reply - then quickly closes it, nodding his head. he's agreed to this, and he is willing, so now it's time to play the game.
after a deep breath, dan heng closes his eyes, exhaling slowly, and shutting out the lights and colors of the casino instantly helps him to relax, a little. enough so that when he feels the brush of sylvain's thumb along his lower lip he shivers, brow cinching, his lips parting just so. that feels.. nice, he thinks. his mouth is very sensitive, especially with his eyes closed. ]
[ Sylvain murmurs the praise softly, letting his thumb brush back and forth along Dan Heng’s lower lip. he can feel him starting to relax against him - which had been the entire point. He’d hoped that by shutting the rest of the world out, it would stop being quite so overwhelming and the young man could just focus on what was happening here, between the two of them. ]
Considering where we are, there are lots of games that go into this particular flavor. For some it’s about power and being in control, for others it’s about trust. Sometimes it’s pain, or punishment, or cleansing. It can be a lot of things for different people, but it’s up to you to decide what you want out of it. What you like and don’t like.
Since you’ve never tried these games before, we’re going to start slow, and you’re going to control how far or how fast we go. I will still steer us, so to speak, but you will have just as much say in how we do it.
Safe words is something frequently used in these games. Often, people choose their own, but we’re just going to use the standard ones tonight while you get the hang of it. If you say ‘Green’ it means you’re good to continue, you’re enjoying what we’re doing. If you say ‘Yellow’, we’ve bumped against something that makes you uncomfortable or something you’re not ready for, or maybe you just want to slow down a little because I’m moving too fast. And if you say ‘Red’? We stop. No questions asked, no shame or guilt or anything to be embarrassed about.
Do you understand?
[ Sylvain actually has no idea why it’s always those colors (what is a stoplight even?) but he’s heard them used often enough in the Naked Yolk over the past year that it seemed an easy place to start. ]
[ me desperately trying to remember if stoplights are a thing in hsr.. probably?? there were cars in penacony?? and also like.. the starskiffs.. anyway -
as sylvain's thumb slides over his lip, dan heng's shoulders slope further. there's still a good amount of noise around them, but in this little private alcove most of it is muffled and distant, enough that, in combination with sylvain's gentle touch and voice, dan heng's panic levels are rapidly decreasing.
by the time he lifts his eyelids again, he's feeling much more himself. ]
Yes, I understand. You have my word that I will speak up, should we encounter anything I don't enjoy.
[ He watches Dan Heng take in the instructions, relaxing gradually as he talks, as his thumb slides against his lip and then back his jaw. When those eyes flutter open once more, it’s to see a quietly intent expression on Sylvain’s face and the faintest hint of a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
His hand comes to cup against Dan Heng’s jaw instead, tipping his head up towards him as he leans in - close, but not yet touching. Letting him adjust to this, too. ]
Good.
[ He murmurs the word softly before leaning in and kissing the young man, closing the distance between them. His lips are warm and steady, and he focuses on showing Dan Heng’s what to do, how to do it. He has no idea how much experience he has to call on, after all, so he’ll start with the first step and adjust as necessary. ]
[ it's not his first kiss, but dan heng is still new enough to intimacy that even just a kiss gives him a little thrill.
that sylvain is quite good at this also helps. his breath catches a little against his partner's lips, a little shiver down his spine, before dan heng relaxes and tilts his head into it to better align their mouths, his hands coming up to rest against sylvain's chest, then sliding up to his shoulders.
but he doesn't want to be entirely passive in all this, despite his submissive orientation, so dan heng pushes into the kiss a little more, parting his lips further to dart his tongue against sylvain't teeth, testing the waters. ]
[ He feels that little shiver, utterly focused on the man in his lap. He smiles when Dan Heng shows some initiative, tentatively starts exploring deeper into the kiss and he gives a soft hum of encouragement of that. His tongue slides against the other man's in a teasing dance as he coaxes him a little deeper, showing him the steps, seeing if he'll follow. It's both an invitation and a dare. ]
[ it is a dare that dan heng is happy to take up. this isn't his first kiss, but he's still arguably very inexperienced, so to have someone who knows what they're doing show him the way is good. helpful. and.. a little arousing.
sylvain draws him in deeper, and dan heng goes willingly, licking deeper into his mouth, feeling his warmth, exploring him with growing confidence. a soft, quiet sound moves between their lips, and dan heng slips one hand into sylvain's fiery hair, squeezing at the roots. ]
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Considering the House has chosen for all of them today, he's playing along, and there's something sharp and alert in his amber gaze as he strolls through the lounge. Only to stop short when he's addressed by an unfamiliar figure. The young man gets a faint smirk in greeting, amber eyes warm despite the intensity of them. ]
I hadn't been, I'll be honest. If only because I wasn't sure what I was looking for. But I tend to be curious enough to wait and see who fate will thrust into my path and roll with it from there. [ The smirk drifts briefly into a more genuine smile. ] You new here?
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I am, yes. Is it obvious?
[ or is this man simply familiar enough with this place and all the faces here that he knows someone new when he sees them? or.. both, perhaps? dan heng certainly has the look of someone with refined and elegant tastes, from the tips of his glassy horns to the tuft at the end of his sleek tail, but looking the part and playing it are two very different things.
though he's remained calm and collected, there's a definite awkwardness about him that anyone with sharp eyes could see. ]
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[ Sylvain shoots him a warm smile, if still a bit wry. ]
That and I'm good with faces. [ He holds out a hand in greeting, a gesture he's learned in his months here. Most took to it better than a bow. ] I'm Sylvain.
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I.. yes, it can be. It is.
[ it's just. it's all so much, especially for someone like dan heng, who is a bit of a natural recluse, with very little sexual experience to speak of. he glances briefly at the offered hand, thankfully understanding the meaning - handshakes are a common form of greeting on many worlds. he offers a shake, his palm oddly cool against sylvain's warmth. ]
Dan Heng. I appreciate the welcome.
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Sylvain's been on the wrong end of that a time or two, and how uncomfortable it could be. The new arrival already had enough to adjust to, without that thrown into the mix.
Which is why he tucks Dan Heng's hand into the crook of his arm and guides him away from the main part of the room, towards one of the shadowy little alcoves or rooms that lined the lounge. ]
Come on. let's find somewhere a little quieter. You can ask anything you like, if you have questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Or, if you'd rather, I can distract you from how... overwhelming everything else is right now. [ He inclines his head slightly at the Ace of Diamonds Dan Heng has been assigned here. ] Looks like the House had something in mind for you, after all.
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so he follows along, and together they dip into a curtained off alcove lined with a comfortable booth. ]
Perhaps.. something to drink is in order, first.
[ he needs the liquid courage to soothe his frayed nerves. ]
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[ Sylvain tugs him inside the little alcove and settles in on a bench. He tugs Dan Heng close, so he sinks down beside him though, their thighs brushing. Casting a glance up at the lounge around them, he drapes an arm over the young man's shoulders as he leans in to murmur to him. ]
Try to stay relaxed, if you can. We'll likely have to put on at least a partial show of playing the game in here, otherwise the staff might think they need to get... persuasive. Don't worry, I'm going to try to avoid anything that makes you uncomfortable.
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ah, he's very close. he's good at this game, isn't he? dan heng's cheeks warm slightly, but he does as asked, takes a deep breath to relax further. ]
That's very kind of you, thank you. I.. understand our purpose here, and I'm willing.
[ under duress or not, he's here to play the game. so he turns his head to better look into sylvain's face, studying his fine features. ]
For transparency, I don't have very much experience.
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He spots that faint flush on the man's cheeks and his lips quirk faintly at that confession. because yes, he'd sort of guessed that. not that he tells the other man about that - he didn't want him more embarrassed over that - especially when it was nothing to be ashamed of. ]
That's alright. Many don't, when they first arrive. [ he had, but that was a different problem entirely. ] You can take your time and find out what you're comfortable with. Yes, this place is very... focused, on the theme it presents. The games it plays. But despite all that, it is meant to be enjoyed. Experienced. Explored. The resort sometimes just gets a little... over-eager in its encouragement for us to play.
[ Which is a tactful way of saying if they don't initiate enough themselves, the House isn't above stepping up to take matters into its own hands. If it had hands. ]
Would you like some more experience or is that part still firmly in the 'too overwhelming' column?
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he gives that question its due time to sink in, however, dan heng's brow furrowing lightly as he thinks it over. ]
I would like more experience, yes. It is a bit overwhelming, still, but I wouldn't say too overwhelming.
[ his teal eyes flick upward, catching sylvain's gaze. ]
I want to get used to all of this as seamlessly as possible, and.. you seem like a good person to do it with.
[ .. ]
I mean - a good person to.. grow experience with.
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Well, your judgement in people might be a little questionable, but I'll do my best. [ It's more habit than anything that has him brushing off the sentiment - he's always been awkward with anything that seems like a genuine compliment. Doesn't know what to do with them, or perhaps never had the chance to get used to them. Even if his year here was doing a lot for that conundrum, but some habits were hard to leave behind. much to some people's chagrin.
His amber eyes are warm as he catches that teal game, and he lifts a hand to skim fingertips back along Dan Heng's jaw as he watches his expression a moment. ]
Close your eyes for me. [ He gives this instruction with a soft, low voice, waiting to see if Dan Heng will do as he says - they are here to play parts in this game, after all, despite Dan Heng's inexperience with such things.
But should he obey, he lets his thumb slide in to brush lightly over the young man's lips, a light caress. Sensation was often enhanced when one of the senses was taken away and he was going to use that to his advantage. Making this a sensual exploration of new territory would at least give Dan Heng some of that experience he wanted to grow. ]
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anyway, the little smile eases him, despite how foolish he feels, though dan heng's heart is still racing like a rabbit on the run. propositioning stelle was one thing, he knows her intimately well, but this stranger is an entirely different story, however warm and easygoing he appears to be.
but then that touch brushes his jaw, and dan heng tenses, his eyes snapping to meet sylvain's, and he opens his mouth to reply - then quickly closes it, nodding his head. he's agreed to this, and he is willing, so now it's time to play the game.
after a deep breath, dan heng closes his eyes, exhaling slowly, and shutting out the lights and colors of the casino instantly helps him to relax, a little. enough so that when he feels the brush of sylvain's thumb along his lower lip he shivers, brow cinching, his lips parting just so. that feels.. nice, he thinks. his mouth is very sensitive, especially with his eyes closed. ]
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[ Sylvain murmurs the praise softly, letting his thumb brush back and forth along Dan Heng’s lower lip. he can feel him starting to relax against him - which had been the entire point. He’d hoped that by shutting the rest of the world out, it would stop being quite so overwhelming and the young man could just focus on what was happening here, between the two of them. ]
Considering where we are, there are lots of games that go into this particular flavor. For some it’s about power and being in control, for others it’s about trust. Sometimes it’s pain, or punishment, or cleansing. It can be a lot of things for different people, but it’s up to you to decide what you want out of it. What you like and don’t like.
Since you’ve never tried these games before, we’re going to start slow, and you’re going to control how far or how fast we go. I will still steer us, so to speak, but you will have just as much say in how we do it.
Safe words is something frequently used in these games. Often, people choose their own, but we’re just going to use the standard ones tonight while you get the hang of it. If you say ‘Green’ it means you’re good to continue, you’re enjoying what we’re doing. If you say ‘Yellow’, we’ve bumped against something that makes you uncomfortable or something you’re not ready for, or maybe you just want to slow down a little because I’m moving too fast. And if you say ‘Red’? We stop. No questions asked, no shame or guilt or anything to be embarrassed about.
Do you understand?
[ Sylvain actually has no idea why it’s always those colors (what is a stoplight even?) but he’s heard them used often enough in the Naked Yolk over the past year that it seemed an easy place to start. ]
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as sylvain's thumb slides over his lip, dan heng's shoulders slope further. there's still a good amount of noise around them, but in this little private alcove most of it is muffled and distant, enough that, in combination with sylvain's gentle touch and voice, dan heng's panic levels are rapidly decreasing.
by the time he lifts his eyelids again, he's feeling much more himself. ]
Yes, I understand. You have my word that I will speak up, should we encounter anything I don't enjoy.
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His hand comes to cup against Dan Heng’s jaw instead, tipping his head up towards him as he leans in - close, but not yet touching. Letting him adjust to this, too. ]
Good.
[ He murmurs the word softly before leaning in and kissing the young man, closing the distance between them. His lips are warm and steady, and he focuses on showing Dan Heng’s what to do, how to do it. He has no idea how much experience he has to call on, after all, so he’ll start with the first step and adjust as necessary. ]
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that sylvain is quite good at this also helps. his breath catches a little against his partner's lips, a little shiver down his spine, before dan heng relaxes and tilts his head into it to better align their mouths, his hands coming up to rest against sylvain's chest, then sliding up to his shoulders.
but he doesn't want to be entirely passive in all this, despite his submissive orientation, so dan heng pushes into the kiss a little more, parting his lips further to dart his tongue against sylvain't teeth, testing the waters. ]
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sylvain draws him in deeper, and dan heng goes willingly, licking deeper into his mouth, feeling his warmth, exploring him with growing confidence. a soft, quiet sound moves between their lips, and dan heng slips one hand into sylvain's fiery hair, squeezing at the roots. ]