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🍅DIRTY DICE [ This casino? It turns out to be exactly his style. There are drinks, fun people to watch and analyse, and the ticket to success here is so easy he wishes the dungeon could be like this. So he gets some gold - or the equivalent currency here - by playing naughty party games? Facing monsters, he doesn't want to do. This? He probably wouldn't even have needed the money as incentive.
Kabru will be an enthusiastic player and default to taking the lead! He glances at his partner for the turn, dice in his hand, and gives them a playful wink. ]
It's my first time. You'll be gentle with me, right?
[ need him to stop lying …
The die is cast!! Feel free to give me a combo or a blank comment and I can randomise something ]
🍅FEELING BUBBLY:
[ When in the Elven Country, do as the elves do. Or that principle applies to anywhere, really. That might be the reason Kabru does accept the drinks being handed to him. A quick glance around the party and everyone else seems to be drinking away, and it isn't like the number of people around him are disappearing. It's probably fine. It's probably not poison. The champagne tastes sweet and spicy on his tongue, and it's pleasant, even if he tends to like his alcohol much stronger than this. After a few minutes of sipping at his glass, however, he starts to notice … certain changes. There's a queasiness at the pit of his stomach, and while it seemed like it might be his usual anxiety at first, he quickly learns that that's not the case …
Because his feet eventually lift off of the ground, and his sweet and polished act cracks briefly as he starts to panic. ]
I'm … floating?! [ He's apologetic about it, but he's forced to grab on to the sleeves of the closest person around him. ]
Sorry, there's nothing else to hold on to!
[ Or … you might be the unlucky person who just so happens to be underneath him as he falls from the sky once the bubbly wears off. Maybe he'll land snugly in your arms? Or maybe he'll sit right on top of your head. At least he's light … ]
🍅HOUSE OF CARDS
[ Party games are such an excellent way to get to know people, and if there's anything Kabru likes doing, it's knowing people. It's the best course of action right now, as he tries to understand why he's here and how to get back home. He floats from table to table and joins in on the games, keeping an ear open for any interesting or important information.
While he doesn't quite enjoy answering sensitive questions about himself, Kabru definitely enjoys hearing the answers other people are giving.
Your character draws their next card, and Kabru peeks at the card from beside them. The question is:
Who do you love the most? ]
🍅AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE BED
[ It isn't the fact that he's in bed with another person that's a concern for him. That's happened several times in the past. It's the fact that he doesn't remember getting into bed with said person. Did he overdo it with the alcohol? But he's usually so good at pacing himself. Was it the host of this party who knocked him unconscious without him even realising? That's definitely a cause for concern.
Sitting up in the bed, he spends the minutes he has before his bed partner wakes up in a state of worry and contemplation, trying to retrace his steps from the night before. No, he really doesn't remember how he got here. That's concerning!
For no reason at all, Kabru happens to be almost completely naked under the sheets, sitting in only his underwear. Why? Who knows. It definitely looks incriminating, however.
Once the person beside him moves or makes a sound, he puts on that sweet act once again, giving them a gentle smile. ]
Did you sleep well?
[ OOC: I'm also open to whatever. Feel free to contact me at charisu or PM! Kabru nolastname dungeon meshi is basically .... an anxious guy who puts up a sweet and unassuming act to get close to people. he's also shameless. he's 22, for shippy things i'm open to anyone above 16 ]
Edited 2025-01-18 21:53 (UTC)
dirty dice bc i need to throw the walking lie detector at him for that alone
(karna hasn't been here long, about....three months almost, or at three months under his belt. personally he was the opposite. he would rather take fighting monsters than some things that he's dealt with during his arrival. perhaps the aftermath, too. he doesn't quite complain much despite himself. karna originally had been dragged in there despite his low rank because he wanted the additional chips. the invitation as well, that was lovely.
however, his partner was pleasant. seemingly until he felt that gnawing sensation in the back of his mind from his discernment. he's lying? karna could say nothing, he's considering that. honestly, he should. that doesn't mean he's going to knowing the way he can act.)
You don't have to lie, sir, but since you're taking the lead....
(the die goes down from kabru's throw, karna's eyes follow it naturally. without question, after pointing out that he could notice this. he won't say how, that's for him to know only and nobody else to find out.)
[ Did this man just call him out on the lie? Even if it was more of a white lie - a tease, more than anything - being called out so abruptly does take him aback. Kabru is normally quite good at pretending, having polished this act he's honed up for over ten years. It's not often that someone sees right through him. This person must be extremely perceptive. Or do they have ... some way of reading his intentions?
They seemed to know right away that he's the type to try and assume control of the situation, especially in acts such as these, where he's confident.
[ That doesn't change anything. Even if this man can read his mind, it isn't like he has anything to hide! No nefarious intentions .... yet. Following a brief second of astonishment, Kabru puts up that sweet smile once again, reassuming control over himself. ]
Lie ...? What do you mean? [ The dice are a good distraction from all that, at least. They fall on (and i actually used RNG for this) 6 and 9. ]
6 and 9? Let's have a look at the card -- [ i can't believe RNG would do this to us ]
(don't worry kabru, he's just extremely perceptive. the part where he's a human lie detector aside. he's quiet for the time being, not pointing out how he knew or how karna has that sense of it. karna was never one for conversation, which is part of why he's keeping himself from doing much. maybe he might wonder how someone can be that caught off guard. luckily, he doesn't read minds. karna can't do that, but he can make things worse by pointing out the number of times someone lied. he won't do that unless someone particularly gets on his nerves.
that didn't seem to be the case here, except karna finds himself blinking at the die numbers. 6 and 9? which was that ag-....nipple slap. right as his new companion screams it. the hero of benediction must have his nipple slapped by poor kabru, who seems to be having a heart attack. don't ask how karna himself is unfazed. that's a bigger mystery, but he did deal with a lot so far during his stay at the resort. getting his nipple slapped now included.
well, for that karna reaches to unbutton his vest and dress shirt for kabru. the jacket he wore was hung over on the chair he's seated in. the vest and shirt soon fall open to reveal his pale skin. what's there of it, anyway, not counting the edges of burnt flesh from his father's touch upon him to acknowledge him.)
I'll be fine, you don't need to be frantic.
(if he can stand there with hornets going at his leg for training, he can withstand anything.)
[ Someone, he was expecting something entirely different from this game. Something more intimate, perhaps? That, he would be equipped to deal with. He's more than happy to touch someone there, or tease them or suck them, but slapping them just feels so mean, especially since he didn't know the other person well. Then again, it really was just the luck of the draw, and his luck has never been spectacular (he has died in the dungeon, how many times?)
Kabru watches the other man as he undresses, and they were beautiful, of course; enough that he does find himself staring. Given another set of commands, this task wouldn't be very hard at all. Hitting Karna, though? He doesn't know if he can do that. The horrific scarring only makes things more difficult, makes him slightly guilty. Is this really okay? He's going to hit a scarred man in a sensitive and intimate area?! ]
Wait, hold on. It would hurt! I can't do that to you. Are you sure about this? I could ask for a reroll --
[ The game master shakes their head. No rerolls, apparently. ]
[ When Kabru joins in at his table, Wei Wuxian gives him a brief glance, a charming smile, and plucks his card from the set. The game he's in has been going on for a while and the house of cards is teetering on its last legs. Wei Wuxian is pretty sure he's going to win this, because the person he's playing with seems shaky, uncoordinated. Then, maybe once he wins, he'll challenge the newcomer. That must be why they're here, right?
Then, of course, he reads his card aloud and frowns. Who does he love the most? That's...
He huffs, blowing the hair out of his face and rolling his eyes. Alright, fine, he'll answer the damn question. ]
Lan Wangji, my soulmate. He's not here though, so it doesn't matter.
[ Aaaaaanyway, moving on! The other player looks amused and that's what gets them off guard as they pluck a card from the bottom of the stack and the whole thing goes tumbling, just as Wei Wuxian predicted. He smiles with fake sympathy before giving a laugh. ]
That's game, seems like I've won! [ And there's a ding to his watch to announce his earnings. He looks pleased and he turns to Kabru as the other person gets up and shuffles off, defeated. ] Want to play a round?
[ It takes a certain level of careful dexterity to keep the house of cards from falling. This man that Kabru is watching seems to be a master at it, which already tells him a lot about the kind of personality he might have. He must work with his hands. A craftsman of some sort? They were definitely someone used to fine movements and careful skill. There's so much you can learn about someone from watching this game alone, and it's a shame Kabru popped in this late, just enough to hear the other man's answer to that last question.
A soulmate ... Isn't that such a nice thing? Kabru wants to know more of course, but he'll save his questions for later.
Stepping into the seat, he replaces that other man who lost. The smile he offers Wei Wu Xian is easy and inviting in return. ]
Sure! You're very good. Did you do a lot of work with your hands, back home?
[ The way he is asking questions before the game even starts ]
[ As Kabru slips into the seat and agrees to the game, one of the staff members comes by and rebuilds the house of cards for them, with a new set of cards. Wei Wuxian just watches idly, arms spreading on the back of the couch he's sitting on and glancing over to Kabru at his question.
He's interested in this new guy, in what he has to bring to the table. The games have been fun but the more fun part is learning new people. Which is why he doesn't hesitate to answer — knowing this is a give and take. ]
Mm, you could say that. I play music and wield a sword, both require a bit of skill with your hands in a way other hobbies don't.
[ Not that he's wielded his sword, Suibian, in quite some time. But Kabru doesn't need to know that. ]
What about you? Are you going to pose a challenge?
[Hiyori has been an esteemed prisoner guest of the Golden Peacock for almost a year at this point. As such, he knows better than to drink whatever's handed to him. He did accept the champagne, but only because having a drink in-hand meant the staff wouldn't try to push more on him (and also because he looks classy and elegant holding a flute glass!). But he isn't sipping it just yet; instead, he hangs back and observes the new guests to see whether the drinks are spiked with aphro. If everyone starts behaving like cats in heat, he'll know it's time to dump his glass and then skedaddle!
This, however—guests floating towards the ceiling like soap bubbles—goes beyond his expectations. He isn't even sure it's the drinks, and that there's not some magic user casting a spell on everyone. Then he feels someone grasp onto his sleeve and turns to see another guest start to levitate! What can he, a normal person without any sort of magic abilities or super strength, do to help this situation?
The answer: not much. But he tosses his drink somewhere (it spills and shatters on the floor; the staff can clean it up, that's what they're here for!) and makes a grab for Kabru with both arms.]
Don't worry about it and hug me tight! If you hold onto me, you won't float anywhere!
[ Normal person, meet almost normal person. Kabru has some capacity for magic and knows spells, but tall men are always going to be less talented than their elf or dwarfen counterparts when it comes to magic, and Kabru has never had much talent. In other words, he's as good as any other human in this land, especially now that his weapons have been confiscated. He probably shouldn't have grabbed on to someone who also looks to be on the lighter side, but there was no one else around. They at least look to be the helpful sort. ]
Yes, of course! [ Holding someone isn't something he's shy about. Gripping the other young man's hands, he pulls them closer, climbing toward them like Hiyori's arms are a rope. He eventually does get close enough to wrap his arms around Hiyori's chest.
Now they are two guys, hugging each other tightly, their faces inches apart. ]
Thank you. I don't think it'll last too long ... You don't mind, right?
[As the floating stranger wraps his arms around him, Hiyori's own arms shift to hold Kabru's back. Now that he's gotten a grasp on the situation (literally and figuratively), he smiles, bright and beaming. Now they're two guys smiling in each other's face!
He's not shy about that, or about the hugging, even though they're in public. "Two guys hugging each other tightly, their faces inches apart" is the kind of service his fans enjoy seeing, so he's used to it!]
Nope, not at all. I know it feels good to have someone to hug, especially when you're in a scary situation and you feel a bit uneasy. So I'm glad I could provide that service for you~♪
[ Sorry, Kabru. The person you are playing with is absolutely giddy from the sights, sounds-- lights and crowds of people here. This is the life he remembers; hitting up the slots with a slew of fans following after him anytime he was a star guest at the casino or when he was paying Cerebella a visit. He's not sure he's played this type of game before, but it seems pretty easy, and he's a hussy so he's all about it.
Kabru winks, and he can't help but wink back. What a cute little fella. ]
We'll see about that, baby. Can you even handle all of me?
[ i love tormenting caps so gimmie rng ]
it's rng maybe we will get the nipple slapping we deserve later on
[ Someone matching his energy certainly makes things easy. He's heard that there's a penalty for not playing, and he certainly wouldn't want to see himself or the other person go through that, even if it would be good for information gathering.
This person was huge, though. Probably comparable to an ogre when it came to size, even if they didn't have such horns and were probably just a very large human. He does have to admire a large and sturdy physique. ]
It's a lot to handle. If there's anything I don't know, you'll have to teach me. [ there he goes pretending to be coy again when he's also a hussy
The dice lands on 'FONDLE THIGH' (thanks RNG), which is surprisingly tame for the both of them. Kabru moves closer, not shy at all when he places his hand on the other man's thigh and gives it a squeeze. ]
[ Don't worry. Beowulf completely falls for the fake virgin act. He better be careful! This person might be delicate. Wow, this little fella isn't chicken at all, huh? Of course, Beowulf clenches his thigh as Kabru touches him, immensely proud of his physique. He barks out some laughter. ]
That's what years of training get ya, babydoll! Can't Savate kick with style if you've got little turkey legs. What's your name?
[ His turn. He catches the dice and rattles them in his humongous hands, blowing in the crook of his thumb for good luck. With a toss, he leans forward to read the result. ]
[ Troy noticed the people who started floating as an effect of the champagne. His experience with otherworlds makes him refrain from consuming anything first, and he feels validated when suddenly a group of people started turning into balloons. Troy didn't laugh at their plight but quietly helped the nearest ones to him, using his height and long reach to pull the affected individuals down. Kabru floated opposite of where he is, so Troy took a minute to get to him. Some people probably already got to Kabru, he thought, but apparently not as Troy notices the effect starting to fade on the smaller man.
With a friendly expression, Troy opens his arms and catches Kabru as he falls. ]
Don't worry. I got you.
[ He says softly, his words as if he just rescued someone from serious danger, but his demeanor remains placid ]
Thought some other helpful soul might have gotten to you already. Sorry if I'm late.
[ The act that Kabru normally puts up is rather placid, and in any other situation the both of them and their even temperaments might be soothing to watch together. This isn't such a situation. After several minutes of flailing about uselessly in the air and being unable to get close enough to any structures to anchor himself, Kabru has broken out into panic. He panics even more when he suddenly feels the weight return to him, and one minute he's floating past the chandelier, the next minute he's falling fast. This is probably high enough to break a small bone or make a nasty bruise. Thankfully, that does not happen, because he's now ... cradled in some sturdy arms?? ]
Oh! Thank you ... [ Damn that is one attractive tall-man. ] Have you been going around helping people?
[ Troy's strength allowed him to catch Kabru without budging, even if he had been a heavy man. Thus, Troy was ready to answer him with a warm look and hum ]
That I am.
[ He answers casually. ]
Can't help it, I guess. Just using my height for good.
[ There's a twinkle in his eye when he joked that, still cradling Kabru in his arms. ]
No, I don't think I will. [ If Kabru is hoping that his cheeky innuendo will embarrass or fluster, he'll be sorely disappointed when J doesn't so much as blink. He does return the impish rejoinder with his own brand of a challenge he's found that tends to motivate more than anything else — a note of derision enveloped in a grin. ]
If you expect to be handled with kid gloves simply because of your inexperience, perhaps this isn't the place for you.
[ With one elbow propped up on the table so that he can rest his head against the press of several fingers, J studies the tumbling die with only a modicum of interest. His focus remains divided, with the level gaze of his third eye settling firmly upon the stranger now seated across from him.
When the die finally still to read 10 and 1 J's brows raise in expectation, though the curve of his mouth suggests he's looking forward to whatever may happen next. ]
[ There ... appear to be monsters at the table, and nobody seems to be bothered by this. Who let this half man, half lion, half ... bird-like being with the three eyes into the casino? Kabru's knowledge of monsters is quite limited, but if he had to guess, this person was either a chimera like Falin, or a ...demon? Either way, with everything that Kabru has gone through, it's only natural that his emotions will run high at the sight of a monster. He hates them. More than anything in the world. He knows the horrid things they are capable of. Will this being be the same? J can talk, so that's different, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous. ]
[ He can feel his fight or flight response threatening to kick in, but beyond that flicker of uncertainty, Kabru hides his feelings beneath a smile, keen to assess the situation first. ]
That's so harsh. Please go easy on me ... [ He doesn't have his sword or daggers on him, but he did swipe one of the forks from the dining tables. It probably won't protect him very well, but it's something.
The dice lands on 'BITE LIPS'. That's right, they're playing a game of skinship right now, so he'll have to do this with a monster. What happens if he tries to stop the game? He will probably be penalised and he doesn't want that either.
Well, here goes. He shifts closer to the demon. ]
If you don't like it gentle, then shall I be rough?
[ quite an armor-piercing question there. the woman across from kabru is dressed rather elegantly, though there's the distinct air of criminality to her regardless. oh, and she has white canine ears and tail. beastkin, maybe? one ear flicks as she regards the card with hooded eyes.
... ] I won't be coy and not answer, but I don't suppose a name would have any particular meaning to you. We're strangers after all. Who could confirm if what I'd say would be a lie?
[ then a swish of her tail, a sly grin that shows inhumanly sharp teeth, ] But, for what it's worth, I won't lie.
[ A beastkin. They don't come by too often around here and he doesn't think he's ever met one back home (at his canon point). She's human-looking enough that it doesn't make him immediately consider her a threat, but just as he is curious about people, he's also naturally cautious about them. ]
It's a game to get to know one another. If you lie, I wouldn't know at all, but wouldn't it be more fun to share your feelings about this person with someone else?
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kabru | dungeon meshi | new player
[ This casino? It turns out to be exactly his style. There are drinks, fun people to watch and analyse, and the ticket to success here is so easy he wishes the dungeon could be like this. So he gets some gold - or the equivalent currency here - by playing naughty party games? Facing monsters, he doesn't want to do. This? He probably wouldn't even have needed the money as incentive.
Kabru will be an enthusiastic player and default to taking the lead! He glances at his partner for the turn, dice in his hand, and gives them a playful wink. ]
It's my first time. You'll be gentle with me, right?
[ need him to stop lying …
The die is cast!! Feel free to give me a combo or a blank comment and I can randomise something ]
🍅FEELING BUBBLY:
[ When in the Elven Country, do as the elves do. Or that principle applies to anywhere, really. That might be the reason Kabru does accept the drinks being handed to him. A quick glance around the party and everyone else seems to be drinking away, and it isn't like the number of people around him are disappearing. It's probably fine. It's probably not poison. The champagne tastes sweet and spicy on his tongue, and it's pleasant, even if he tends to like his alcohol much stronger than this. After a few minutes of sipping at his glass, however, he starts to notice … certain changes. There's a queasiness at the pit of his stomach, and while it seemed like it might be his usual anxiety at first, he quickly learns that that's not the case …
Because his feet eventually lift off of the ground, and his sweet and polished act cracks briefly as he starts to panic. ]
I'm … floating?! [ He's apologetic about it, but he's forced to grab on to the sleeves of the closest person around him. ]
Sorry, there's nothing else to hold on to!
[ Or … you might be the unlucky person who just so happens to be underneath him as he falls from the sky once the bubbly wears off. Maybe he'll land snugly in your arms? Or maybe he'll sit right on top of your head. At least he's light … ]
🍅HOUSE OF CARDS
[ Party games are such an excellent way to get to know people, and if there's anything Kabru likes doing, it's knowing people. It's the best course of action right now, as he tries to understand why he's here and how to get back home. He floats from table to table and joins in on the games, keeping an ear open for any interesting or important information.
While he doesn't quite enjoy answering sensitive questions about himself, Kabru definitely enjoys hearing the answers other people are giving.
Your character draws their next card, and Kabru peeks at the card from beside them. The question is:
Who do you love the most? ]
🍅AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE BED
[ It isn't the fact that he's in bed with another person that's a concern for him. That's happened several times in the past. It's the fact that he doesn't remember getting into bed with said person. Did he overdo it with the alcohol? But he's usually so good at pacing himself. Was it the host of this party who knocked him unconscious without him even realising? That's definitely a cause for concern.
Sitting up in the bed, he spends the minutes he has before his bed partner wakes up in a state of worry and contemplation, trying to retrace his steps from the night before. No, he really doesn't remember how he got here. That's concerning!
For no reason at all, Kabru happens to be almost completely naked under the sheets, sitting in only his underwear. Why? Who knows. It definitely looks incriminating, however.
Once the person beside him moves or makes a sound, he puts on that sweet act once again, giving them a gentle smile. ]
Did you sleep well?
[ OOC: I'm also open to whatever. Feel free to contact me at
dirty dice bc i need to throw the walking lie detector at him for that alone
however, his partner was pleasant. seemingly until he felt that gnawing sensation in the back of his mind from his discernment. he's lying? karna could say nothing, he's considering that. honestly, he should. that doesn't mean he's going to knowing the way he can act.)
You don't have to lie, sir, but since you're taking the lead....
(the die goes down from kabru's throw, karna's eyes follow it naturally. without question, after pointing out that he could notice this. he won't say how, that's for him to know only and nobody else to find out.)
nooo dont perceive him mr karna 1/
They seemed to know right away that he's the type to try and assume control of the situation, especially in acts such as these, where he's confident.
Some sort of mind-reading magic?????? ]
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Lie ...? What do you mean? [ The dice are a good distraction from all that, at least. They fall on (and i actually used RNG for this) 6 and 9. ]
6 and 9? Let's have a look at the card -- [ i can't believe RNG would do this to us ]
DONE
OH MY GOD IM DYING FR RN AT THIS
that didn't seem to be the case here, except karna finds himself blinking at the die numbers. 6 and 9? which was that ag-....nipple slap. right as his new companion screams it. the hero of benediction must have his nipple slapped by poor kabru, who seems to be having a heart attack. don't ask how karna himself is unfazed. that's a bigger mystery, but he did deal with a lot so far during his stay at the resort. getting his nipple slapped now included.
well, for that karna reaches to unbutton his vest and dress shirt for kabru. the jacket he wore was hung over on the chair he's seated in. the vest and shirt soon fall open to reveal his pale skin. what's there of it, anyway, not counting the edges of burnt flesh from his father's touch upon him to acknowledge him.)
I'll be fine, you don't need to be frantic.
(if he can stand there with hornets going at his leg for training, he can withstand anything.)
rng wants him to suffer
Kabru watches the other man as he undresses, and they were beautiful, of course; enough that he does find himself staring. Given another set of commands, this task wouldn't be very hard at all. Hitting Karna, though? He doesn't know if he can do that. The horrific scarring only makes things more difficult, makes him slightly guilty. Is this really okay? He's going to hit a scarred man in a sensitive and intimate area?! ]
Wait, hold on. It would hurt! I can't do that to you. Are you sure about this? I could ask for a reroll --
[ The game master shakes their head. No rerolls, apparently. ]
suffering is karnas default in anything given hes in basement land here
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house of cards!
Then, of course, he reads his card aloud and frowns. Who does he love the most? That's...
He huffs, blowing the hair out of his face and rolling his eyes. Alright, fine, he'll answer the damn question. ]
Lan Wangji, my soulmate. He's not here though, so it doesn't matter.
[ Aaaaaanyway, moving on! The other player looks amused and that's what gets them off guard as they pluck a card from the bottom of the stack and the whole thing goes tumbling, just as Wei Wuxian predicted. He smiles with fake sympathy before giving a laugh. ]
That's game, seems like I've won! [ And there's a ding to his watch to announce his earnings. He looks pleased and he turns to Kabru as the other person gets up and shuffles off, defeated. ] Want to play a round?
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A soulmate ... Isn't that such a nice thing? Kabru wants to know more of course, but he'll save his questions for later.
Stepping into the seat, he replaces that other man who lost. The smile he offers Wei Wu Xian is easy and inviting in return. ]
Sure! You're very good. Did you do a lot of work with your hands, back home?
[ The way he is asking questions before the game even starts ]
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He's interested in this new guy, in what he has to bring to the table. The games have been fun but the more fun part is learning new people. Which is why he doesn't hesitate to answer — knowing this is a give and take. ]
Mm, you could say that. I play music and wield a sword, both require a bit of skill with your hands in a way other hobbies don't.
[ Not that he's wielded his sword, Suibian, in quite some time. But Kabru doesn't need to know that. ]
What about you? Are you going to pose a challenge?
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bubbly
prisonerguest of the Golden Peacock for almost a year at this point. As such, he knows better than to drink whatever's handed to him. He did accept the champagne, but only because having a drink in-hand meant the staff wouldn't try to push more on him (and also because he looks classy and elegant holding a flute glass!). But he isn't sipping it just yet; instead, he hangs back and observes the new guests to see whether the drinks are spiked with aphro. If everyone starts behaving like cats in heat, he'll know it's time to dump his glass and then skedaddle!This, however—guests floating towards the ceiling like soap bubbles—goes beyond his expectations. He isn't even sure it's the drinks, and that there's not some magic user casting a spell on everyone. Then he feels someone grasp onto his sleeve and turns to see another guest start to levitate! What can he, a normal person without any sort of magic abilities or super strength, do to help this situation?
The answer: not much. But he tosses his drink somewhere (it spills and shatters on the floor; the staff can clean it up, that's what they're here for!) and makes a grab for Kabru with both arms.]
Don't worry about it and hug me tight! If you hold onto me, you won't float anywhere!
[ ... hopefully.]
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Yes, of course! [ Holding someone isn't something he's shy about. Gripping the other young man's hands, he pulls them closer, climbing toward them like Hiyori's arms are a rope. He eventually does get close enough to wrap his arms around Hiyori's chest.
Now they are two guys, hugging each other tightly, their faces inches apart. ]
Thank you. I don't think it'll last too long ... You don't mind, right?
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He's not shy about that, or about the hugging, even though they're in public. "Two guys hugging each other tightly, their faces inches apart" is the kind of service his fans enjoy seeing, so he's used to it!]
Nope, not at all. I know it feels good to have someone to hug, especially when you're in a scary situation and you feel a bit uneasy. So I'm glad I could provide that service for you~♪
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give me slap nipple too
Kabru winks, and he can't help but wink back. What a cute little fella. ]
We'll see about that, baby. Can you even handle all of me?
[ i love tormenting caps so gimmie rng ]
it's rng maybe we will get the nipple slapping we deserve later on
This person was huge, though. Probably comparable to an ogre when it came to size, even if they didn't have such horns and were probably just a very large human. He does have to admire a large and sturdy physique. ]
It's a lot to handle. If there's anything I don't know, you'll have to teach me. [ there he goes pretending to be coy again when he's also a hussy
The dice lands on 'FONDLE THIGH' (thanks RNG), which is surprisingly tame for the both of them. Kabru moves closer, not shy at all when he places his hand on the other man's thigh and gives it a squeeze. ]
Whoa. You're so sturdy.
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That's what years of training get ya, babydoll! Can't Savate kick with style if you've got little turkey legs. What's your name?
[ His turn. He catches the dice and rattles them in his humongous hands, blowing in the crook of his thumb for good luck. With a toss, he leans forward to read the result. ]
2/2
[ He's not making any move to perform that act, but the wheels are turning (carefully) to come up with an alternate idea. ]
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Feeling Bubbly
With a friendly expression, Troy opens his arms and catches Kabru as he falls. ]
Don't worry. I got you.
[ He says softly, his words as if he just rescued someone from serious danger, but his demeanor remains placid ]
Thought some other helpful soul might have gotten to you already. Sorry if I'm late.
hi again!!
Oh! Thank you ... [ Damn that is one attractive tall-man. ] Have you been going around helping people?
Hello hello~
That I am.
[ He answers casually. ]
Can't help it, I guess. Just using my height for good.
[ There's a twinkle in his eye when he joked that, still cradling Kabru in his arms. ]
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dirty dice
If you expect to be handled with kid gloves simply because of your inexperience, perhaps this isn't the place for you.
[ With one elbow propped up on the table so that he can rest his head against the press of several fingers, J studies the tumbling die with only a modicum of interest. His focus remains divided, with the level gaze of his third eye settling firmly upon the stranger now seated across from him.
When the die finally still to read 10 and 1 J's brows raise in expectation, though the curve of his mouth suggests he's looking forward to whatever may happen next. ]
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That's so harsh. Please go easy on me ... [ He doesn't have his sword or daggers on him, but he did swipe one of the forks from the dining tables. It probably won't protect him very well, but it's something.
The dice lands on 'BITE LIPS'. That's right, they're playing a game of skinship right now, so he'll have to do this with a monster. What happens if he tries to stop the game? He will probably be penalised and he doesn't want that either.
Well, here goes. He shifts closer to the demon. ]
If you don't like it gentle, then shall I be rough?
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... ] I won't be coy and not answer, but I don't suppose a name would have any particular meaning to you. We're strangers after all. Who could confirm if what I'd say would be a lie?
[ then a swish of her tail, a sly grin that shows inhumanly sharp teeth, ] But, for what it's worth, I won't lie.
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It's a game to get to know one another. If you lie, I wouldn't know at all, but wouldn't it be more fun to share your feelings about this person with someone else?
[ says the guy who just wants some gossip ]