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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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[ Hiyori can't suggest some mortifying consequences and then decide not to share them. Despite appearances, Kabru is an anxious personality and he needs to know what kind of poison he'll be dealing with here. ]
No, please explain. Is all the food poisoned? What does it do to the body?
[(Though he did hear of a poisoning incident not too long ago.)
He shifts his gaze to the side for a second, but it's hard to be evasive when they're pressed almost forehead-to-forehead. There's nowhere to hide, so he'll just come out and say it!
... very euphemistically, since Hiyori isn't the type who can bear to say something as vulgar as "It makes you horny." That's how crude commoners talk!]
Basically, their whole goal is to make us be physically intimate. Kind of like we are right now, except in a sweaty way rather than a cute way! So sometimes they put drugs in the food to facilitate that sort of thing.
[He pauses, looking the other boy in the eye, awaiting his response. Will he be shocked and disturbed? Most likely! So Hiyori awkwardly tries to reassure him:]
It doesn't look like they're passing out that sort of drug right now, though. So try not to panic, alright? But if it's too much to process, I completely understand.
[ Even with the euphemisms, it's easy for Kabru to understand what Hiyori means. Though, it's somewhat amusing that the other man would try to protect his sensibilities like this. He's not shy about these things, so there's no need for that. ]
They want to encourage us to be sleeping together? [ That's not as bad as he was expecting. As a person who's spent the last few years exploring dungeons, he was expecting some sort of poison that burns up your insides or makes you very sick.
He doesn't seem to be panicking at all. In fact, he looks almost relieved. ]
That's not as bad as I thought, and it also explains a lot. I wonder if sex fuels the magic of this land, somehow.
[The new boy seems to have caught on. But rather than looking shocked and disturbed, he looks...
Relieved?
That's the impression Hiyori gets, and he blinks for a second at the "not that bad" comment. Drugging people to make them want to have sex with each other is certainly pretty bad in his view! But if the new boy thought he was talking about poison, then he supposes that would seem like the lesser of two evils. At least you can't die from aphro poisoning! (... He hopes.)]
As a matter of fact, it does.
[He addresses only Kabru's last comment, smile settling on his lips again.]
Or so they say. I can't sense magic for myself, but someone who's been here a long time said that the resort feeds on us. Our intimacy, and our "fate," whatever that means.
[The person who told him was Jin Mingming. She's the woman who runs the Red Cardinal, and she used to be a player in the game—but that was a long time ago, and she used her wish on something besides going home, apparently. He did a quest to get information from her, but there's still a lot he doesn't understand about how the resort works. He's not familiar with magic and doesn't grasp things like "fate" too well. The boy in his arms, however, sounds like he might know something about the former. And that prompts Hiyori to ask:]
[ It would be nicer to be able to sit and relax somewhere as they have this conversation. Kabru steps away briefly to see if the effects have worn off, only to find his feet lifting off the ground again. This forces him to gather Hiyori in his arms and hug him closer to stay weighted. ]
Our 'fate', huh? That might be the reason they're trying to make us gamble. [ Not just intimacy, but luck too? Maybe that also fuels the magic of this land. ]
Me? I'm not a mage, so I only know the basic principles from my studies. I know a few spells, but it was never something I became very good at.
[Uh oh, someone's about to slip away...! Hiyori grabs for Kabru again, fingers scrambling up his shoulders and clutching the fabric of his shirt.]
There we go...♪
[He speaks in a soothing tone, trying to reassure the other boy. He's got him! He won't let him float away! Then he untucks his face so they can look at each other again.]
Knowing any sort of magic should still give you a leg up. Where I come from, magic doesn't exist outside of fairytales. Unless you count "singing so beautifully that the audience falls under your spell" as a form of magic. I'm the foremost expert at that. But in any case, if you want to know more about how the resort works, I'd be happy to share what I know. And I won't charge you, unlike some people here.
[It's not a bad offer. He's been here for almost a year, and he talks to a lot of people. He takes notes, too, on what he's learned, keeping them in his room and passing them around under the guise of sharing a "romance novel." But he's also just good at remembering things he's learned. His special skill is "memory!"
Though it really would be better to have that conversation while Kabru isn't floating off the ground, and while they're not surrounded by other people who are also bouncing off the walls. Another guest goes floating off towards the ceiling with a yelp, too far away for Hiyori to try to help them, too. Plus he has his hands full!]
Want to go someplace quieter? As long as you cling to me like a koala, we shouldn't get separated. Or you can try kicking your legs like you're swimming, and then we can move together!
[ It isn't a bad offer at all. Information doesn't usually come free, but this man is more than happy to provide it. Kabru will need to hold on to them to find out whatever he can - both literally and figurately, right now.
Right now, he would prefer to go somewhere quieter where they can talk. Of course, the only way to get there is to grip on to the other man like some sort of baby animal (he does not know what a koala is), or hold hands and swim through the air. The latter sounds really effortful. ]
If it's alright for you ... [ There's a nervous, apologetic smile before Kabru tightens his hold around Hiyori's back. He steps off the ground now, feet lifting weightlessly, and wraps his thighs around the other man's waist. It could be a compromising position to be found in, but Kabru also has no shame. He only looks nervous because he doesn't want to make the other person uncomfortable. ]
[He continues to smile. Of course it's alright; he offered! But, er...
He probably should've turned around. Having someone cling onto his back would've felt a bit more normal than this: the other man's thighs wrapped around his waist and, full body pressed against his, while his face remains inches away. It's a lot, even for someone who isn't shy about physical contact.
Still, he tries to play it off, his smile carrying only the slightest awkward tinge.]
So you chose the koala route! ♪
[There's that word Kabru won't recognize again.
Is this awkward and ungainly? Yep, sure is. But Kabru's demeanor helps; looks can be deceiving, of course, but he looks innocent and earnest, not at all like someone trying to take advantage of the situation. He's a newbie, so Hiyori will generously cut him slack!]
Very well! Now let's head on over this way...♪
[They couldn't move fast enough, really. Another champagne glass shatters nearby as another guest gets swept off their feet. He tries not to step on any broken glass or spilled drink as he shuffles away, ignoring the cries of surprise and dismay from other guest. Sorry, but he can't help you people! He's already helping one newbie, which means he's done his good deed for the day!
Though the good deed is still in-progress, and moving with Kabru clinging fully onto him is no small feat. He nudges against the wall for support, letting out a small grunt when someone inevitably bumps into them. He's not accustomed to carrying people, he's usually the one being carried. Yet he refuses to let go of the boy clinging tightly onto him like a child or a baby animal. One way or another, he'll get him to safety!
But of course, this is the Golden Peacock, where the staff and long-term guests all have a one-track mind. Seeing them moving like this and waist-to-pelvis, makes them assume they're leaving the party for other reasons. And so, after making it into the adjacent area, they're made a special offer: one of the staff taps Hiyori on the shoulder and beckons them over to a private little lounge with plush seating, royal blue like the rest of the casino. He doesn't need to guess what that's supposed to be used for.
His eyes dart around the room in search of alternatives. Game tables surround them, but those are all full. Across the hall, he sees the door to another lounge open, that one bustling with activity. It doesn't seem quiet. More damningly, the guests all seem to be smoking something. Given his profession, he can't afford to damage his lungs!
The lounge they're being offered has what looks like clean air. There's no one inside that he can see. The choice is obvious, and so he shuffles on over that way, where he'll attempt to maneuver them both onto the couch inside the small room.]
[ Kabru was far from oblivious to how the both of them looked right now. In retrospect, he should have asked the other man to turn around first. Still. it's really not something that bothers him, even if he can see some tension and awkwardness coming from Hiyori as a result. As they continue, he does wonder if he should say something. He decides not to because there's an element to this that is somewhat amusing. Between them both, he's shameless enough to not feel embarrassed at all about the position. ]
It's nice of them to offer us a room. [ Even if he knows what the implications are.
Now it's whether or not he can sit on a couch while still floating into the air whenever there isn't any weight on him. Kabru peels himself away from Hiyori and grabs on to the couch. To no one's surprise, his body starts floating into the air immediately, with only his fingers clutching onto the fabric being the only thing stopping him from sticking to the ceiling. ]
... or not. There's no telling whether the staff would've offered them a private room if he'd been giving the newbie a piggyback ride. With Kabru's legs locked around his waist, they came across more like two people amorously entwined, leaving the crowd so they can consummate their love. (Or lust.) That misconception wound up playing to their advantage. All's well that ends well!
Not that anything has "ended" yet. Kabru's condition sure hasn't, as it's still giving him trouble.
Hiyori hears the door shut behind them; the "nice" staff member must have closed it. He hopes, sincerely, that the door doesn't lock from the outside. But he's got bigger concerns at the moment, as the new boy proceeds to levitate right off the couch, clutching his shirt again. Still having problems with gravity!]
Yep, I can see that!
[Hiyori's hands find their way to Kabru's shoulders automatically, pushing down. But when he tries to think of a solution, well... there's only one that springs to mind immediately.]
Mind if I sit on your lap?
[He decides to come right out and ask it. He doesn't sound awkward or embarrassed, at least, despite his lack of enthusiasm about Game 52 and the aphro and other things around here.]
I wouldn't normally ask, but that seems like the safest way to keep you anchored. And I'm nice and light like a feather, so it shouldn't be too uncomfortable.
[Some of his fans would kill for this opportunity.]
[ Kabru is realising quickly that this was probably the intention this whole time. To force them into skinship through creative means. A simple potion to encourage lustful feelings wasn't enough, it seems. Still, if the other person doesn't mind, Kabru doesn't either. Having died countless times in the dungeon and gone through a serious tragedy as a child, the fact that nobody will die (as far as he knows) already makes it better than what he's used to. ]
Why would I ever mind? [ He is a person who loves intimacy but tapers his intimacy according to the other person's comfort levels. There is nothing he's too shy to do. Plus, he really wants to stop floating in the air.
Hiyori doesn't seem to mind either, so Kabru gathers him closer by the waist, encouraging him to sit on his lap. Where should he put his hands? Mannered person that he is, he rests them on the couch, not touching the other man unless allowed to. ]
This was probably part of their plan. Still, it's not a bad position to be in, so I can't complain.
[Now that was a good response. Hiyori lips curve further upwards and he chimes back,]
Right? Who would! ♪
[He's Hiyori Tomoe, after all.
"Light as a feather" wasn't strictly accurate—his canon weight is actually the same as Kabru's—but he at least shouldn't crush the other boy as he climbs into his lap. There's no question about how to do this: sitting with his thighs spread on either side of Kabru's waist would be a bit much, but sitting with his back facing him would make it hard to converse, since he prefers to look at people's faces when they talk. So, he'll sit across his lap, legs kicked out to the side. He seats his butt firmly enough to hopefully keep Kabru from levitating right off the couch. But just to be extra-sure, he drapes an arm over his shoulder, too. It's fine; the other boy shouldn't mind the contact since he clearly appreciates some fanservice.]
There we go...♪
[He smiles down at Kabru, and it's bold and comfortable but maybe a tad removed. Like he's dealing with a fan. Maybe it's partly because they don't know each other yet, but maybe it's also a reaction to that "plan" Kabru mentioned. If the House wants them to zig, then Hiyori will stubbornly zag. And if the House was hoping for them to get super flustered and overly excited about some physical contact, leading to them pawing at each other like teenage virgins, and not asking any pesky questions about kidnapping or how the resort works, then too bad. Look at how un-flustered he is!
Even though he is well aware of how this would look to anyone who opened the door.]
Now then. Ask whatever questions you like, and I'll do my best to answer!
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No, please explain. Is all the food poisoned? What does it do to the body?
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[(Though he did hear of a poisoning incident not too long ago.)
He shifts his gaze to the side for a second, but it's hard to be evasive when they're pressed almost forehead-to-forehead. There's nowhere to hide, so he'll just come out and say it!
... very euphemistically, since Hiyori isn't the type who can bear to say something as vulgar as "It makes you horny." That's how crude commoners talk!]
Basically, their whole goal is to make us be physically intimate. Kind of like we are right now, except in a sweaty way rather than a cute way! So sometimes they put drugs in the food to facilitate that sort of thing.
[He pauses, looking the other boy in the eye, awaiting his response. Will he be shocked and disturbed? Most likely! So Hiyori awkwardly tries to reassure him:]
It doesn't look like they're passing out that sort of drug right now, though. So try not to panic, alright? But if it's too much to process, I completely understand.
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They want to encourage us to be sleeping together? [ That's not as bad as he was expecting. As a person who's spent the last few years exploring dungeons, he was expecting some sort of poison that burns up your insides or makes you very sick.
He doesn't seem to be panicking at all. In fact, he looks almost relieved. ]
That's not as bad as I thought, and it also explains a lot. I wonder if sex fuels the magic of this land, somehow.
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Relieved?
That's the impression Hiyori gets, and he blinks for a second at the "not that bad" comment. Drugging people to make them want to have sex with each other is certainly pretty bad in his view! But if the new boy thought he was talking about poison, then he supposes that would seem like the lesser of two evils. At least you can't die from aphro poisoning! (... He hopes.)]
As a matter of fact, it does.
[He addresses only Kabru's last comment, smile settling on his lips again.]
Or so they say. I can't sense magic for myself, but someone who's been here a long time said that the resort feeds on us. Our intimacy, and our "fate," whatever that means.
[The person who told him was Jin Mingming. She's the woman who runs the Red Cardinal, and she used to be a player in the game—but that was a long time ago, and she used her wish on something besides going home, apparently. He did a quest to get information from her, but there's still a lot he doesn't understand about how the resort works. He's not familiar with magic and doesn't grasp things like "fate" too well. The boy in his arms, however, sounds like he might know something about the former. And that prompts Hiyori to ask:]
Do you know a lot about magic?
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Our 'fate', huh? That might be the reason they're trying to make us gamble. [ Not just intimacy, but luck too? Maybe that also fuels the magic of this land. ]
Me? I'm not a mage, so I only know the basic principles from my studies. I know a few spells, but it was never something I became very good at.
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There we go...♪
[He speaks in a soothing tone, trying to reassure the other boy. He's got him! He won't let him float away! Then he untucks his face so they can look at each other again.]
Knowing any sort of magic should still give you a leg up. Where I come from, magic doesn't exist outside of fairytales. Unless you count "singing so beautifully that the audience falls under your spell" as a form of magic. I'm the foremost expert at that. But in any case, if you want to know more about how the resort works, I'd be happy to share what I know. And I won't charge you, unlike some people here.
[It's not a bad offer. He's been here for almost a year, and he talks to a lot of people. He takes notes, too, on what he's learned, keeping them in his room and passing them around under the guise of sharing a "romance novel." But he's also just good at remembering things he's learned. His special skill is "memory!"
Though it really would be better to have that conversation while Kabru isn't floating off the ground, and while they're not surrounded by other people who are also bouncing off the walls. Another guest goes floating off towards the ceiling with a yelp, too far away for Hiyori to try to help them, too. Plus he has his hands full!]
Want to go someplace quieter? As long as you cling to me like a koala, we shouldn't get separated. Or you can try kicking your legs like you're swimming, and then we can move together!
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Right now, he would prefer to go somewhere quieter where they can talk. Of course, the only way to get there is to grip on to the other man like some sort of baby animal (he does not know what a koala is), or hold hands and swim through the air. The latter sounds really effortful. ]
If it's alright for you ... [ There's a nervous, apologetic smile before Kabru tightens his hold around Hiyori's back. He steps off the ground now, feet lifting weightlessly, and wraps his thighs around the other man's waist. It could be a compromising position to be found in, but Kabru also has no shame. He only looks nervous because he doesn't want to make the other person uncomfortable. ]
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He probably should've turned around. Having someone cling onto his back would've felt a bit more normal than this: the other man's thighs wrapped around his waist and, full body pressed against his, while his face remains inches away. It's a lot, even for someone who isn't shy about physical contact.
Still, he tries to play it off, his smile carrying only the slightest awkward tinge.]
So you chose the koala route! ♪
[There's that word Kabru won't recognize again.
Is this awkward and ungainly? Yep, sure is. But Kabru's demeanor helps; looks can be deceiving, of course, but he looks innocent and earnest, not at all like someone trying to take advantage of the situation. He's a newbie, so Hiyori will generously cut him slack!]
Very well! Now let's head on over this way...♪
[They couldn't move fast enough, really. Another champagne glass shatters nearby as another guest gets swept off their feet. He tries not to step on any broken glass or spilled drink as he shuffles away, ignoring the cries of surprise and dismay from other guest. Sorry, but he can't help you people! He's already helping one newbie, which means he's done his good deed for the day!
Though the good deed is still in-progress, and moving with Kabru clinging fully onto him is no small feat. He nudges against the wall for support, letting out a small grunt when someone inevitably bumps into them. He's not accustomed to carrying people, he's usually the one being carried. Yet he refuses to let go of the boy clinging tightly onto him like a child or a baby animal. One way or another, he'll get him to safety!
But of course, this is the Golden Peacock, where the staff and long-term guests all have a one-track mind. Seeing them moving like this and waist-to-pelvis, makes them assume they're leaving the party for other reasons. And so, after making it into the adjacent area, they're made a special offer: one of the staff taps Hiyori on the shoulder and beckons them over to a private little lounge with plush seating, royal blue like the rest of the casino. He doesn't need to guess what that's supposed to be used for.
His eyes dart around the room in search of alternatives. Game tables surround them, but those are all full. Across the hall, he sees the door to another lounge open, that one bustling with activity. It doesn't seem quiet. More damningly, the guests all seem to be smoking something. Given his profession, he can't afford to damage his lungs!
The lounge they're being offered has what looks like clean air. There's no one inside that he can see. The choice is obvious, and so he shuffles on over that way, where he'll attempt to maneuver them both onto the couch inside the small room.]
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It's nice of them to offer us a room. [ Even if he knows what the implications are.
Now it's whether or not he can sit on a couch while still floating into the air whenever there isn't any weight on him. Kabru peels himself away from Hiyori and grabs on to the couch. To no one's surprise, his body starts floating into the air immediately, with only his fingers clutching onto the fabric being the only thing stopping him from sticking to the ceiling. ]
I'm going to need more help!
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... or not. There's no telling whether the staff would've offered them a private room if he'd been giving the newbie a piggyback ride. With Kabru's legs locked around his waist, they came across more like two people amorously entwined, leaving the crowd so they can consummate their love. (Or lust.) That misconception wound up playing to their advantage. All's well that ends well!
Not that anything has "ended" yet. Kabru's condition sure hasn't, as it's still giving him trouble.
Hiyori hears the door shut behind them; the "nice" staff member must have closed it. He hopes, sincerely, that the door doesn't lock from the outside. But he's got bigger concerns at the moment, as the new boy proceeds to levitate right off the couch, clutching his shirt again. Still having problems with gravity!]
Yep, I can see that!
[Hiyori's hands find their way to Kabru's shoulders automatically, pushing down. But when he tries to think of a solution, well... there's only one that springs to mind immediately.]
Mind if I sit on your lap?
[He decides to come right out and ask it. He doesn't sound awkward or embarrassed, at least, despite his lack of enthusiasm about Game 52 and the aphro and other things around here.]
I wouldn't normally ask, but that seems like the safest way to keep you anchored. And I'm nice and light like a feather, so it shouldn't be too uncomfortable.
[Some of his fans would kill for this opportunity.]
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Why would I ever mind? [ He is a person who loves intimacy but tapers his intimacy according to the other person's comfort levels. There is nothing he's too shy to do. Plus, he really wants to stop floating in the air.
Hiyori doesn't seem to mind either, so Kabru gathers him closer by the waist, encouraging him to sit on his lap. Where should he put his hands? Mannered person that he is, he rests them on the couch, not touching the other man unless allowed to. ]
This was probably part of their plan. Still, it's not a bad position to be in, so I can't complain.
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Right? Who would! ♪
[He's Hiyori Tomoe, after all.
"Light as a feather" wasn't strictly accurate—his canon weight is actually the same as Kabru's—but he at least shouldn't crush the other boy as he climbs into his lap. There's no question about how to do this: sitting with his thighs spread on either side of Kabru's waist would be a bit much, but sitting with his back facing him would make it hard to converse, since he prefers to look at people's faces when they talk. So, he'll sit across his lap, legs kicked out to the side. He seats his butt firmly enough to hopefully keep Kabru from levitating right off the couch. But just to be extra-sure, he drapes an arm over his shoulder, too. It's fine; the other boy shouldn't mind the contact since he clearly appreciates some fanservice.]
There we go...♪
[He smiles down at Kabru, and it's bold and comfortable but maybe a tad removed. Like he's dealing with a fan. Maybe it's partly because they don't know each other yet, but maybe it's also a reaction to that "plan" Kabru mentioned. If the House wants them to zig, then Hiyori will stubbornly zag. And if the House was hoping for them to get super flustered and overly excited about some physical contact, leading to them pawing at each other like teenage virgins, and not asking any pesky questions about kidnapping or how the resort works, then too bad. Look at how un-flustered he is!
Even though he is well aware of how this would look to anyone who opened the door.]
Now then. Ask whatever questions you like, and I'll do my best to answer!