【 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.
[ He chuckles at the invitation. He wouldn’t mind jumping in with his clothing intact, as improper as that may be, but since Kaveh’s in much better spirits now, he can’t help but take the opportunity to tease— ]
I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’d be intruding on your companion were I to do so.
[ Kaveh's jaw hangs for a moment, briefly stunned by the other man's audacity. There's a split second where Baizhu almost gets am Alhaitham-flavored "You—!", but instead the blonde just stares.
It's only for a moment, though. Then, he scoffs, and makes a show of gently waving the wine glass in the doctor's direction. ]
I said "in moderation", remember? Besides, I don't have that much left, and then I'll be all by myself. Really, come join me.
[ Kaveh has never really been the sort to tug someone into a bath in which he's already sitting. He can be playful, yes, but it's perhaps the wrong sort of playful, not really something he can imagine himself doing—
Until now, at least, with Baizhu all but daring him, that smug little expression on his face as he talks about how expensive his clothes are. Right now, Kaveh's urge is just to...
In the end, he does it before he even realizes he's decided on it: he reaches up with his free hand and curls his fingers into Baizhu's clothes, tugging hard. ]
[ Baizhu easily drops into the water with a startled but nevertheless amused yelp—one which easily transitions to laughter once he manages to regain his bearings and swim toward the edge of the pool next to Kaveh.
This outfit must really be bad luck, what with the way people insist on ruining it. He can feel the way the wet fabric clings to his skin, the way that little dip has completely ruined his meticulously crafted hairstyle, but none of it matters to him as that fit of laughter subside, and he’s able to tuck himself against Kaveh in a heartbeat. ]
[ To be truthful, even Kaveh is a little surprised by what he's just done. But he finds himself laughing at Baizhu does, reaching out a hand just in case the other needs the help to make it over to him.
(He doesn't, is quick to tuck himself against the blonde's side, but at least the offer is there.)
And Kaveh... he really is drinking in moderation, but something seems to have buoyed his mood, his playfulness, because he reaches up to tug at the collar of that elegant shirt, his smile broadening just a hint. ]
Maybe. What would be cheekier though would be for me to point out that because your clothes are all wet and ruined now, we should just take them off—
Ah— [ He cuts himself off with a laugh. ] That's not me hitting on you, I promise.
[ He doesn’t look it, since he’s in a similarly cheerful mood. Maybe it’s because of the absurdity of the situation or merely the relief he feels at running into someone familiar here. Someone comforting, even.
Especially when that someone looks to be in much better health compared to the last time… ]
With how you’ve ruined my suit and my hair, I’d be well within my rights to demand you take responsibility, wouldn’t I?
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I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’d be intruding on your companion were I to do so.
[ He means the wineglass, of course. ]
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It's only for a moment, though. Then, he scoffs, and makes a show of gently waving the wine glass in the doctor's direction. ]
I said "in moderation", remember? Besides, I don't have that much left, and then I'll be all by myself. Really, come join me.
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Well, if you are going to indulge at all, it would be much better with a doctor on hand…
[ As though Kaveh hadn’t insisted on the “moderation” part of the proceedings. ]
Oh, but these clothes are quite expensive. I should probably avoid ruining them by getting into the water…
[ Although with the way he’s looking at Kaveh right now, he’s practically daring him to try. ]
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Until now, at least, with Baizhu all but daring him, that smug little expression on his face as he talks about how expensive his clothes are. Right now, Kaveh's urge is just to...
In the end, he does it before he even realizes he's decided on it: he reaches up with his free hand and curls his fingers into Baizhu's clothes, tugging hard. ]
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This outfit must really be bad luck, what with the way people insist on ruining it. He can feel the way the wet fabric clings to his skin, the way that little dip has completely ruined his meticulously crafted hairstyle, but none of it matters to him as that fit of laughter subside, and he’s able to tuck himself against Kaveh in a heartbeat. ]
Cheeky.
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(He doesn't, is quick to tuck himself against the blonde's side, but at least the offer is there.)
And Kaveh... he really is drinking in moderation, but something seems to have buoyed his mood, his playfulness, because he reaches up to tug at the collar of that elegant shirt, his smile broadening just a hint. ]
Maybe. What would be cheekier though would be for me to point out that because your clothes are all wet and ruined now, we should just take them off—
Ah— [ He cuts himself off with a laugh. ] That's not me hitting on you, I promise.
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[ He doesn’t look it, since he’s in a similarly cheerful mood. Maybe it’s because of the absurdity of the situation or merely the relief he feels at running into someone familiar here. Someone comforting, even.
Especially when that someone looks to be in much better health compared to the last time… ]
With how you’ve ruined my suit and my hair, I’d be well within my rights to demand you take responsibility, wouldn’t I?
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