【 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
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.
▶ 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.
[ 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. ]
[ It's pretty comfortable and warm lying here in Troy's arms, and if Troy is in no rush to put him down, Kabru isn't in any rush either. In a brand new, confusing environment like this, it's best to get to know as many people as he can and work out how everyone fits together. It's also good to build friendships with the ones who appear strong just in case he has a need for them later. He really shouldn't be thinking about how to utilize someone who just saved him, but this is simply the kind of person that he is.
At least the gratitude is genuine. ] That's kind of you. You saved me from getting bruised up so ... how about I buy you a drink or something to eat?
[ Troy takes a moment, letting his smile scan through the rest of this event space they're in before his attention is drawn back down on Kabru's blue eyes. ]
I appreciate that. Seems like we've got some time to kill, anyway.
[ Troy nods towards the floor, lowering himself so Kabru can be back on his feet. ]
[ Kabru lands nimbly on his feet, taking a step back to give the other man some space. ]
Kabru. I feel the same. The bar is right there, shall we go?
[ He doesn't have much in the way of gold in this place but he managed to earn a bit playing games before and he absolutely will spend it if it means getting to know someone new. ]
[ Having already explored some areas of the casino, he has a good mental picture of where the bar might be. ]
I see. Discharged from your duties in the meantime? [ He's making educated guesses. Now at the bar, he takes a seat, patting the seat beside him so that Troy can join him. ]
[ He smiles through it all, but deep underneath that easy-going demeanor is a worry that's brewing. He likes keeping himself busy to prevent bad thoughts from occurring, not really knowing what to do with himself. So having Kabru around and lead the way for him, treating him to a drink, it helps keep it in the back of his mind for now.
Troy may be the type to take the lead, but he appreciates Kabru finding them a spot. ]
We can do that here?
[ He asks, chuckling as he gives a grateful nod to Kabru and takes the spot beside him. He was going to make sexual joke but he better reserves that when he knows Kabru a little more. ]
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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At least the gratitude is genuine. ] That's kind of you. You saved me from getting bruised up so ... how about I buy you a drink or something to eat?
[ He can get to know this person better too. ]
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[ Troy takes a moment, letting his smile scan through the rest of this event space they're in before his attention is drawn back down on Kabru's blue eyes. ]
I appreciate that. Seems like we've got some time to kill, anyway.
[ Troy nods towards the floor, lowering himself so Kabru can be back on his feet. ]
Troy Dantes. It's nice to meet you.
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Kabru. I feel the same. The bar is right there, shall we go?
[ He doesn't have much in the way of gold in this place but he managed to earn a bit playing games before and he absolutely will spend it if it means getting to know someone new. ]
You look strong. Were you a fighter of some sort?
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[ He confirms, letting Kabru regain his freedom to move and lead the way whenever, and Troy will just calmly follow him ]
Though not so much anymore. Keeping myself in shape by doing some land work instead. To pass the time.
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I see. Discharged from your duties in the meantime? [ He's making educated guesses. Now at the bar, he takes a seat, patting the seat beside him so that Troy can join him. ]
I would explore dungeons for a living.
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[ He smiles through it all, but deep underneath that easy-going demeanor is a worry that's brewing. He likes keeping himself busy to prevent bad thoughts from occurring, not really knowing what to do with himself. So having Kabru around and lead the way for him, treating him to a drink, it helps keep it in the back of his mind for now.
Troy may be the type to take the lead, but he appreciates Kabru finding them a spot. ]
We can do that here?
[ He asks, chuckling as he gives a grateful nod to Kabru and takes the spot beside him. He was going to make sexual joke but he better reserves that when he knows Kabru a little more. ]