【 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!
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[SCREW YOU HOTEL, HE'LL GET LAID ON HIS OWN TERMS!! HE DOESN'T NEED HELP PUTTING ON THE MOVES!!! HE HAS HIS OWN GAME HE SWEARS]
[Yusuke would look good in a corset, though. and garters are kind of sexy. he wouldn't want full anonymity, but pretend anonymity. . . masks. . . kind of like being a Phantom Thief. . .]
[House always wins, they say. Or, in this case, the Hotel. (and depending on time of day/night, Yusuke could probably be persuaded into something as innocuous as wearing masks (the corset will need some bribery and sweet, sweet words (or his suit to go nuts).
The Hotel will play you that commercial later, again.
Even if it's a short trip, it makes Yusuke smile and he happily opens the door for them to leave.]
There is a part of the hotel where most of the shops are. Like a big Mall. It's hard to miss it, even if you get lost.
[STOP HE IS GOING TO ROB THE HOUSE BLIND LIKE THE THIEF HE IS, things a man tells himself moments before disaster]
[and despite temptation, he's still determined to let Yusuke take the lead!1 give him back some of his own agency, and give him the chance to chase something he wants for a change. if he actually does want it!! any initial encounters will probably be far more romantic than anything else]
[but that said THE THOUGHT POLICE CAN'T STOP HIM FROM DAYDREAMING--]
Ooooh. Maybe I could use my meager funds to buy a coffee maker there.
[THE HOUSE DESERVES IT! Tho, the chances that it will backfire on Akira are 99.99%
There's nothing really specific he wants to do right now, except spend more time with Akira. He hasn't seen him in almost a year, let him soak in the company!
you mean the THOT police. More accurate and no, it can't stop him.
Yusuke will actually appreciate a bit of romantic touch in this hole of endless debauchery.]
You could! I'll help you. Getting a proper coffee maker that matches LeBlanc's is of utmost importance to be able to make that outstanding coffee!
[...It's been a while since he had an actual goal in mind that isn't finishing a painting.]
[his initial persona is Arsene Lupin, gentleman thief known for falling head over heels for a pretty face at the drop of a hat, Akira totally has a streak of romanticism in his li'l heart]
Boss's house blend is pretty peculiar, but with the right beans of good quality, I could recreate it in no time.
[though this conversation does make him wonder. . .]
What do you spend your money on, here? Other than food and art supplies.
I have the utmost fate in your coffee brewing skills.
[Honestly, the easiest way to Yusuke's heart- coffee, food and art supplies.]
Nothing much, honestly. However, [his cheeks do dust pink a little,] considering I am being 'picky' - according to the Hotel - my "income" is also on the average side.
[So basically food, paint supplies and MAYBE accessory or two and his money's gone.]
[NO MATTER WHERE YUSUKE GOES HE IS ALWAYS BROKE. . .]
[. . . though the comment about being picky gives Akira pause, because it makes him realize. . . he actually has no idea what Yusuke looks for in a partner. it had simply never crossed his mind before now, busy as they were back home conquering Palace after Palace, slicing through Shadow after Shadow. Akira had never entertained the idea of relationships and intimacy when it came to his team. . . not because he hadn't noticed his thieves in that manner, of course. most of them (Yusuke included) had given Akira pause at least once or twice, allowing him to nurture a fleeting thought, a momentary curiosity, before he'd let it go to drift off in the wind like a wayward butterfly, never to be seen again]
[he always felt as though he had no need for anything more than the support and friendship of his team. they were his cohorts and co-conspirators; the people who had given his life meaning. was there anything more precious in the world than that?]
[this place. . .]
[. . . well. it makes him wonder. and for once, he cups that butterfly gingerly between his palms, and he contemplates. . .]
[does Yusuke like to hold hands? is he content to sit in silence, or would he rather fill the void with comfortable chatter? does he prefer a bit of build up beforehand, or would he rather skip the formalities? that captivating look he has when he is painting a subject, that intense gaze of his that seems to strip whatever he captures in his art down to its barest parts, soul exposed. . . is that only for art, or—]
[Akira doesn't wear his thoughts on his sleeve, but a light dusting of pink blossoms on his features too. he cuts through the flush with a sharp grin, fingers snagging at Yusuke's as he joins their hands together like it's the most natural thing in the world]
I bet you and I could run a damn good hustle in the casino, if we wanted.
no subject
Hn. . . I guess if you're sure, then I won't argue.
1/2
you need to get laid asapandyour /friend/ might look good in a corset]2/2
If you want, you can make me company or wait for me here. It'll take no longer than ten minutes.
1/3
[Yusuke would look good in a corset, though. and garters are kind of sexy. he wouldn't want full anonymity, but pretend anonymity. . . masks. . . kind of like being a Phantom Thief. . .]
no subject
[fine, the hotel gets ONE point for having something that IS deeply catered to his interests]
no subject
I'll come with you.
[rolls off the bed and pops neatly into his feet]
I should probably learn where the food is, anyway.
no subject
The Hotel will play you that commercial later, again.
Even if it's a short trip, it makes Yusuke smile and he happily opens the door for them to leave.]
There is a part of the hotel where most of the shops are. Like a big Mall. It's hard to miss it, even if you get lost.
[Speaking from experience.]
no subject
[and despite temptation, he's still determined to let Yusuke take the lead!1 give him back some of his own agency, and give him the chance to chase something he wants for a change. if he actually does want it!! any initial encounters will probably be far more romantic than anything else]
[but that said THE THOUGHT POLICE CAN'T STOP HIM FROM DAYDREAMING--]
Ooooh. Maybe I could use my meager funds to buy a coffee maker there.
[nah he's gonna steal one from Kazuya]
no subject
There's nothing really specific he wants to do right now, except spend more time with Akira. He hasn't seen him in almost a year, let him soak in the company!
you mean the THOT police. More accurate and no, it can't stop him.
Yusuke will actually appreciate a bit of romantic touch in this hole of endless debauchery.]
You could! I'll help you. Getting a proper coffee maker that matches LeBlanc's is of utmost importance to be able to make that outstanding coffee!
[...It's been a while since he had an actual goal in mind that isn't finishing a painting.]
no subject
Boss's house blend is pretty peculiar, but with the right beans of good quality, I could recreate it in no time.
[though this conversation does make him wonder. . .]
What do you spend your money on, here? Other than food and art supplies.
[he doesn't see Yusuke as much of a gambler. . .]
no subject
[Honestly, the easiest way to Yusuke's heart- coffee, food and art supplies.]
Nothing much, honestly. However, [his cheeks do dust pink a little,] considering I am being 'picky' - according to the Hotel - my "income" is also on the average side.
[So basically food, paint supplies and MAYBE accessory or two and his money's gone.]
no subject
[. . . though the comment about being picky gives Akira pause, because it makes him realize. . . he actually has no idea what Yusuke looks for in a partner. it had simply never crossed his mind before now, busy as they were back home conquering Palace after Palace, slicing through Shadow after Shadow. Akira had never entertained the idea of relationships and intimacy when it came to his team. . . not because he hadn't noticed his thieves in that manner, of course. most of them (Yusuke included) had given Akira pause at least once or twice, allowing him to nurture a fleeting thought, a momentary curiosity, before he'd let it go to drift off in the wind like a wayward butterfly, never to be seen again]
[he always felt as though he had no need for anything more than the support and friendship of his team. they were his cohorts and co-conspirators; the people who had given his life meaning. was there anything more precious in the world than that?]
[this place. . .]
[. . . well. it makes him wonder. and for once, he cups that butterfly gingerly between his palms, and he contemplates. . .]
[does Yusuke like to hold hands? is he content to sit in silence, or would he rather fill the void with comfortable chatter? does he prefer a bit of build up beforehand, or would he rather skip the formalities? that captivating look he has when he is painting a subject, that intense gaze of his that seems to strip whatever he captures in his art down to its barest parts, soul exposed. . . is that only for art, or—]
[Akira doesn't wear his thoughts on his sleeve, but a light dusting of pink blossoms on his features too. he cuts through the flush with a sharp grin, fingers snagging at Yusuke's as he joins their hands together like it's the most natural thing in the world]
I bet you and I could run a damn good hustle in the casino, if we wanted.