【 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.
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▶ 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.
[. . . there are things Akira can be goaded into- being reckless, being challenging, things that allow him to lean into the adrenaline junkie that thrives in his heart. crashing a car into a wall? one of those things!!]
[but then there are things that he wouldn't do, no matter how challenged he is. things that compromise the kind of person he is, and the values he holds dear]
Yes, we absolutely should.
[because he does not like that sinister smile, and he remembers how this guy bragged about being a killer. murder is beyond Akira- far beyond what he is willing to do to achieve a goal. the teasing, cheeky kid is gone, replaced by a stony expression that just dares Chobe to challenge him on this one]
And I'll drag you kicking and screaming if I have to.
[Ooooh. Now there's something different. If nothing else, Akira's already successfully changed Chobe's motivation. He doesn't really care about who's coming to greet them. He's more than confident in his ability to murder them all in a few swift moments. Nah, what's far more interesting is Akira's reaction, how will this little fledgling of a thief handle such a situation? A brat willing to cheekily mouth off to an admitted murderer, drive him around, and recklessly laugh just mere moments before--is this his line? Or is he just a naive joke of a criminal after all?
Chobe's itching to find out.]
Oh? Come on now, ain't ya curious to see who's steppin' up? Plus, I'd be keepin' up my end of the deal! I said if ya answered my questions, I'd help ya kill whoever trapped us.
[A favor for a favor, as far as he's concerned. His grin remains sadistic as ever, his next actions hinging on Akira's response.]
What, don't tell me you're scared. Cuz that ain't the look of someone who wouldn't fight back.
[the stony expression turns a bit exasperated as the voices and footsteps grow louder. all Akira can think is that there are much better ways to prove that one is a badass than the wanton murder of a few unsuspecting valets and security guards]
Yeah. But I wouldn't be fighting them.
[not in these circumstances, and certainly not with that implicit threat. Akira is not the type who can just stand around and watch while others are hurt, and he does want Chobe to know that]
I steal hearts and desires. Not lives. [a very clear line in the sand] Maybe you're different. . . and that's fine. But right now, I'd really rather not brawl over something as stupid as preventing you from offing a few faceless mooks. Because despite my better judgment, I think I kind of like you.
[extending a hand, palm facing upwards, fingers slightly curled]
[IS THERE THOUGH? (Yes). But now it's Chobe's turn for his expression to shift. The manic grin sharply dips into a frown, his face wrinkled with disgust and confusion. Typically lesser thugs will try to get in his face, tout their superiority, or fancy themselves far more clever than they actually are, and Chobe can see right through their bullshit.
He was not expecting such a clear cut statement of sincerity. Not from a self proclaimed thief of all people. Lies and wits are your bread and butter in that line of work, being that direct is likely to get your head cut off sooner or later. You show no vulnerability, not to enemies, not to friends, and especially not to someone you just met. What the fuck.]
That kinda talk is how you end up dead, kid.
[His eyes flickers in the direction of the footsteps. A scoff.
[thank GOD. Akira's fingers curl tightly around Chobe's, before he tugs against that hand and starts bolting in the opposite direction of their approaching captors]
You'd be surprised at how resilient I am.
[how many people have tried to cut him down? and yet, here he is, still standing proud and tall]
[He goes along easily enough, but it's a weird feeling. No smile, but no disdain either. There's an odd sort of familiarity to this, though usually he'd be the one pulling someone along. Hm.
[there's no verbal reply. only Akira's cheeky smile, which has returned in full-force. it's a sharp and glimmering grin that Chobe is more than familiar with at this point. Akira can't promise he won't get stepped on, but he supposes he can promise he'll always get up afterwards. come hell or high water!!]
[the voices and footsteps in the distance grow dimmer and dimmer. eventually, they'll find their way out of this place, and into a whole new world of glitz and glam. but that is content for another thread, on another day!]
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[. . . there are things Akira can be goaded into- being reckless, being challenging, things that allow him to lean into the adrenaline junkie that thrives in his heart. crashing a car into a wall? one of those things!!]
[but then there are things that he wouldn't do, no matter how challenged he is. things that compromise the kind of person he is, and the values he holds dear]
Yes, we absolutely should.
[because he does not like that sinister smile, and he remembers how this guy bragged about being a killer. murder is beyond Akira- far beyond what he is willing to do to achieve a goal. the teasing, cheeky kid is gone, replaced by a stony expression that just dares Chobe to challenge him on this one]
And I'll drag you kicking and screaming if I have to.
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Chobe's itching to find out.]
Oh? Come on now, ain't ya curious to see who's steppin' up? Plus, I'd be keepin' up my end of the deal! I said if ya answered my questions, I'd help ya kill whoever trapped us.
[A favor for a favor, as far as he's concerned. His grin remains sadistic as ever, his next actions hinging on Akira's response.]
What, don't tell me you're scared. Cuz that ain't the look of someone who wouldn't fight back.
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Yeah. But I wouldn't be fighting them.
[not in these circumstances, and certainly not with that implicit threat. Akira is not the type who can just stand around and watch while others are hurt, and he does want Chobe to know that]
I steal hearts and desires. Not lives. [a very clear line in the sand] Maybe you're different. . . and that's fine. But right now, I'd really rather not brawl over something as stupid as preventing you from offing a few faceless mooks. Because despite my better judgment, I think I kind of like you.
[extending a hand, palm facing upwards, fingers slightly curled]
Can we please just scram?
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He was not expecting such a clear cut statement of sincerity. Not from a self proclaimed thief of all people. Lies and wits are your bread and butter in that line of work, being that direct is likely to get your head cut off sooner or later. You show no vulnerability, not to enemies, not to friends, and especially not to someone you just met. What the fuck.]
That kinda talk is how you end up dead, kid.
[His eyes flickers in the direction of the footsteps. A scoff.
He slaps his hand into Akira's.]
But not today, I guess.
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You'd be surprised at how resilient I am.
[how many people have tried to cut him down? and yet, here he is, still standing proud and tall]
Like a cockroach.
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[He goes along easily enough, but it's a weird feeling. No smile, but no disdain either. There's an odd sort of familiarity to this, though usually he'd be the one pulling someone along. Hm.
Well, no time to unpack all THAT.]
Just try not to get stepped on, brat.
[Time to BOUNCE.]
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[the voices and footsteps in the distance grow dimmer and dimmer. eventually, they'll find their way out of this place, and into a whole new world of glitz and glam. but that is content for another thread, on another day!]
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