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TDM 007



【 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.
REFRESHMENTSWHAT 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 AFTERCAREThe 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! ♥
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    wheft: (pic#16871380)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-01-19 09:14 am (UTC)(link)
    Darn, you got me there.

    [ did she really stall mona there just so she herself can take this round after turning down the nipple prompt from earlier? probably. ]

    You just... need to put more pressure into it, is all. Here, I'll give you another shot.

    [ look, she's even going to pull down her pants a bit there so that her buttcheek is peeking through. make it hurt, okay. ]
    astrolabium: (pic#16979176)

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-01-21 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
    Prepare yourself.

    [ due to ishmael refusing the initial round, winning this one will amount in two wins. mona will succeed! in fact, she's already scrunching up her face in her determination, reaching out with a surer hand than before.

    ...and rather than only taking a small amount of booty between her fingers, mona opts for pinching that entire stretch of pale, freckly skin. PINCH.
    ]

    I do hope you don't bruise easily.

    [ oh, dear. ]
    wheft: (pic#17629659)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-01-22 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
    [ OKAY NOW IT HURTS it's enough to get ishmael to jump slightly, at least. ]

    Ow, okay, I get it! My bad for underestimating you...

    [ her poor tush... she rubs at it with her hand before sitting down. at least it doesn't hurt too much like this. her pain tolerance may be rather high due to the hundred of times she's died under limbus company's employ, but still. ]

    Anyway, it's my turn, right?

    [ she gives the dice a good shake and lets it go. a 5 and a 2. im on mobile so please trust me 🥺 ]

    ...Oh. [ her petty revenge incoming? ]
    astrolabium: <user name=rosebursts> (pic#17056287)

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-01-23 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
    Hmph. It'd be wise not to forget it.

    [ mona resumes her seat as ishmael does, her hands coming forward to rest patiently in her lap as she awaits the next toss of the dice. everything has been going well so far, so she's in high hopes that there will be a win coming up within the next handful of rounds. though, maybe it's bad luck to be anticipating a hefty sum of chips; mona is nothing but cautious of the sharp veers fate can take.

    when the dice clatters to a still and the result is visible, her cheeks swell.
    ]

    I won't stop you. At the very least, my thighs can be considered a charm point.

    [ thick thighs save lives..... ]
    wheft: (pic#16917348)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-01-23 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
    [ well, this prompt is tame enough. no room for petty revenge here. ishmael is going to get right into it, placing her hand on mona's thigh and gently sliding her fingers up and down, her palm coarse and rough to the touch. ]

    This doesn't seem bad, at least.

    [ a shrug. ]

    Call me Ishmael, by the way. I just got here.
    astrolabium: <user name=rosebursts> (pic#17056802)

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-01-29 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
    [ rather than soft, smooth skin, these hands are relatively worn. they cause a bit of friction as ishmael gropes her thigh, callouses rough and uneven. mona doesn't particularly mind; she can discern that this woman has done some handiwork. ]

    It is a pleasure to meet you, Ishmael. [ yes, even despite the unusual circumstances. ] I am Mona Megistus, meaning the Great Astrologist Mona.

    [ unlike ishmael's nonchalant shrug, she proudly squares her shoulders. ]

    Divination through hydromancy is my specialty.
    wheft: (pic#16844172)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-01-30 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
    [ it's a pleasure, quite literally. ishmael pulls her worn-out hand from mona's thigh and just... keeps them to herself for now. she's going to need a bit of an intermission before they proceed, especially when mona mentions something very much unfamiliar to her. ]

    Divination? You mean you can predict the future?
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450608)

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-01-31 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
    [ said succinctly, like it's the most obvious thing in the world: ]

    Of course.

    [ and to mona, it is.

    she resettles in her chair now that ishmael has taken a step back, one leg crossing over the other as she coolly brushes back her pigtail. should it not be obvious already, this topic has reinforced mona's prideful nature, visibly expecting awe.
    ]

    That is precisely what I can do.
    wheft: (pic#17490561)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-02 09:59 am (UTC)(link)
    ...Huh.

    [ should ishmael be impressed? because she just blinks slowly at mona's showboating like she's seen it all before. confidence is well and good and all, but after everything she went through in the Great Lake, she's decided that she don't trust like that. at least not right away, when she's still very much new here. ]

    Does that mean you knew we were going to be paired up for this?
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450580)

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-02-03 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
    It wouldn't be very fair if I cheated, would it?

    [ ...is what she says, sure. however, mona follows it up with some cheekiness. ]

    Though, it is something I've considered doing before.

    [ predicting her partner, the rolls, the winner—they're all within her capabilities. it isn't really gambling if you can predict the future. but mona does not want to start off on the wrong foot... even if she's been scolded for using her power without permission once before. ]
    wheft: (pic#17035704)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-05 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
    Well, thanks for not using it in this round, I guess. It probably wouldn't be as much fun if you can predict what's coming.

    [ and the fact that mona can just do that at any time yet chose not to has earned her some points in ishmael's book. at least there's one other person here who wouldn't fuck her over despite having the power to do so. probably. ]

    Still, I'm curious -- does that mean you know which among us is going to win this round?

    [ the dice has been pretty nice to them so far, so maybe ishmael has a chance...... ]
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450560)

    permission to use her powers, milord?? i'll rng but you know

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-02-13 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
    Would you like me to check?

    [ which is speak for, 'why, yes, of course.' she'll just need to whip out her scryglass for this. not an issue at all. thankfully, mona restored its powers a few months ago; if she were without them, then she'd have to...

    ...find a cup of water somewhere. which she had to do earlier into her stay.

    if you're thinking that is lame, you'd be right.
    ]
    wheft: (pic#16862410)

    YES let her cook

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-13 10:28 am (UTC)(link)
    [ honestly, ishmael would've been just as impressed with being able to scry with a cup of water. either way, it's enough to pique her curiosity. ]

    Sure. If anything, I could use a little break from all this.

    [ but will she ever be given a break after check-in? stay tuned. ]
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450569)

    yessss let's do this

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-02-15 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
    Alright. Let's see.

    [ with a flourish of her hand, a glimmering, watery disk expands in front of her, its surface rippling and sending a few stray droplets of water onto the floor. once it has stretched to a reasonable length, a few symbols and glyphs appear. the average astrologist would take a minimum of two weeks to decipher and read them, but mona is anything but average.

    she reaches out with her fingers to trace over the water. then, a hum.
    ]

    Oh, lucky me. It would appear that I was fated to win.

    [ mona turns to ishmael with a dazzling smile. ]
    wheft: (pic#16844202)

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-15 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
    [ ishmael's fascinated with the disc mona brings out, reminding her of a certain E.G.O gift in the mirror dungeons that she and the others would come across every now and then. she narrows her eyes, trying to puzzle out how the great astrologist herself is going to do her magic --

    only to frown when she makes her prediction. ]


    Huh? Did you even try? You're just saying that to let my guard down, aren't you?

    [ wtf....... ]

    That's it. Let's wrap this up and prove you wrong there. Whose turn is it anyway?
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450601)

    i rigged this one......... i'm sorry ishy you have to lose

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-02-17 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
    [ mona giggles. ]

    If you do not believe me, then perhaps you'll trust in the dice.

    [ she reaches out to gather them in her hand, lashes narrowing as she gives ishmael a knowing, if not smug look. ]

    You rolled last. It is my turn. Failure to follow through will result in my win, Ishmael.

    [ oh, boy, what could the results be? here goes the throw, and then...

    BITE GENITALS ]

    See?

    [ yes she's having a good time ]
    wheft: (pic#16862419)

    SHE LOST THE CLASH........ falls onto my knees

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-17 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
    [ AIN'T NO WAY......... ishmael stares at the dice in utter disbelief, then at mona, then the dice again. on one hand, she could actually go and do just that, but she's just not ready to eat someone out during one of her first games here while she still has some shame in her.

    so for now, she folds, and she actually falls onto her knees in defeat. no, more like she got *STAGGERED* here... ]


    There's... absolutely no way...

    [ NO HER MONEY........ ]
    astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (pic#17450582)

    IT'S SO OVER......... or is it....?

    [personal profile] astrolabium 2025-02-21 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
    Hehe, it is quite alright. It was an enjoyable game, wasn't it?

    [ said as if ishmael isn't literally on her knees on the floor. rip. ]

    For me, this was just a means of acquiring a little extra spending money. A new arrival is certainly in greater need of chips.

    [ IS MONA JUST RUBBING IT IN.......






    no, she actually does drop the nefarious giggling. mona's expression softens, and then she slips out of her seat to rest her hand on ishmael's shoulder.
    ]

    Allow me to send you a gift.

    [ a few taps on her watch, and then...

    TRANSFER: SUCCEEDED
    ISHMAEL GAINED 550 CHIPS
    ]
    wheft: (pic#17070393)

    for now... 🎀

    [personal profile] wheft 2025-02-22 09:53 am (UTC)(link)
    [ her own watch happily beeps, snapping herself out from her sorrows as she stares at the notification. ]

    What?

    [ she looks up at mona, her eyes wide. ]

    Er, thank you. I'm not sure if I deserve this, but...

    [ it lowkey feels like she's being pitied, not gonna lie. but for now she'll take it in hopes to repay the woman in some form one day. ]