TDM 007

[goldmods]

【 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

WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN PEA... CAR?

► Thanks to a classic move called “overbooking,” new arrivals aren't being checked into rooms — the front desk and concierge have made an executive decision to temporarily house new arrivals in the parking garage. This may actually not be as bad as one may think! All of the vehicles in the Golden Peacock's garage are luxury; some are even bigger than the basement suites. There are, however, a limited number of cars available. Guests are booked into cars in pairs or sets of three.

► All vehicles in the Golden Peacock's parking garage are top of the line models. While the body style and year vary, their common denominator is that they are expensive. New arrivals may wake up in any kind of luxury vehicle from a zippy little Maserati to a SUV limousine. Guests waking up in larger, party-style vehicles may find the inside bar stocked with booze and snacks. Due to the nature of waking up in cars, they may wake up anywhere in their new ride. Even the trunk!

► New arrivals wake up naked save for a robe, as is standard for the Golden Peacock. This round’s robes are dramatic sets bedazzled with precious gems. These robes are inspired by the 1920s. Some are silk, some are sheer, some are lined with fur. All are over the top. If it has the flavor of old Hollywood or wealth your character can wake up in it. Some lucky guests may even find old fashioned smoking pipes or extended cigarette holders in their robe pockets.

► After briefly being dumbfounded, the valet, who normally has nothing to do, will scurry down with a few racks of clothes. All articles on the racks have been dragged out of storage; the majority of the pieces are old-fashioned or mismatched. All he can do is continue to bow deeply and apologize for the lack of amenities in the parking garage. No one ever comes here!

SUITES DON'T DO THIS!

► The cars in the parking garage are temperamental. Guests may find doors locking and unlocking of their own accord when they're trying to exit the vehicle. When inside with someone else, the radio will change to a channel playing romantic music. The lights will flicker, dim, or turn off to create some sexy ambiance. They've been in the parking garage for a long time and haven't seen any action in decades. That famous car that starred in Titanic got people to have sex in it. Why can't they!

► Some of the cars may act strangely in other ways. The AC or heat will blast unexpectedly, the horn will go off at the least opportune moment, the engine will steam, the seats will spring back without anyone pressing the lever... if it can go wrong in a car, it can happen.

If asked, the valet will explain that over the past few months parts have gone mysteriously missing from some of the cars. Stolen, by no good dirty thieves! But what kind of ragamuffin would snatch car parts in the Golden Peacock? Regardless, he will apologize about the issues. They will continue until those missing parts are returned or replaced.

He will offer a monetary reward to anyone that can bring him any information about the guests that have been stealing car parts. It makes him look incompetent at his job, you see. All he has to do is watch these cars that don't go anywhere! If the house catches wind that they're needing repairs on his watch he's liable to lose his job. He's got four engaged daughters and he's got to pay for their weddings. He can't afford to get fired!

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.

AT THE DOOR

► Guests must adhere to the black tie dress code to enter. Those that show up in less than their best won't be turned away — but they will be stuffed into a rental outfit provided by the staff. All provided outfits are gaudy, flashy, and encrusted with jewelry. Also — itchy. Too much starch.

► Guests that do not want to come will be "helped" to the party by the casino's favorite ghost hands. They will be dragged, levitated, and thrown across the resort until they've "joined" the party. Those that wish to opt out will be conveniently overlooked, completely forgotten by both the house and the hands because they, "lack presence." Ouch!

► Guests that wish to leave the party before it reaches its official end 168 hours later will find obstacles getting in the way of exiting. Staff pop out of nowhere to cheerfully guide them over to this new game they must try. Waiters stop them with trays of steaming food that they think they'll really enjoy. Long-standing guests stumble directly into their path and drag them into some drunken shenanigans. The doors will randomly get stuck. While guests can certainly escape the party, the forces that be are determined to make it difficult for them to call it a night.

REFRESHMENTS

► WHAT THE RICH FOLK EAT: A massive buffet table lines the back wall of the casino. This nod to overconsumption and gluttony features expensive and exquisite eats from land to sea. Everything on the table is decadent; only the best for guests of the Golden Peacock. The servers working the table encourage guests to eat and eat and eat, even going so far as to help them load up their 16 inch plates until they're overflowing. Less is more? Nonsense. More is more.

► IT'S GETTING BUBBLY: While there are plenty of libations to go around, there is one special champagne that's guaranteed sweep you off your feet. A few sips of the bubbly will have you floating in the air like you're the grandpa from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Guests that drink the bubbly will become like a bubble themselves, rising to the ceiling and swimming through the air. Unlike Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, however, burping isn't the answer to grounding safely. The bubbly wears off randomly and without warning, so be careful of falling on another guest or someone's game table.

► JUST A PUFF OR TWO: There's a new smoke that's captured the attention of party-goers. This popular new drug is called twig. Smoked from a very thin joint with an earthy taste. Need to add some pep to your step? Twig is the smoking equivalent of two hundred cups of coffee. Who needs sleep? With twig, it's possible to stay awake for upwards of three days without feeling tired. Guests report feeling "brilliantly energized" after smoking twig. However, reports also note that once the high wears off, the user might feel like a deflated balloon that's been run over by a truck. Long-standing guests will encourage newer guests to give it a try. You can sleep after the party, bro!

GAME ROOMS

TRY YOUR LUCK

DIRTY DICE: EVEN DIRTIER

A crowd favorite — Dirty Dice is BACK and now it's even dirtier. The creators put their heads together to come up with funnier and more dynamic dice options to keep things interesting for players. While the original game used a pair of standard six-sided dice, Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier debuts a pair of hefty twelve-sided dice.

► The rules for Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier remain the same as last year. Players will be seated at a two-top (though group Dirty Dice games are also encouraged!) with a set of dirty dice. The starting player rolls both dice. The action created with the dice must then be done to the opposing player — however, the rolling player does have the option to turn down the action if they're chicken. The second player will then roll the dice to create an action, similarly able to turn down the action if they're also chicken. Players continue to take turns until there is a winner.

► The first player to complete four actions will receive bragging rights, an extra large chip payout, and the resounding applause from the audience. For low rank guests, winning Dirty Dice: Even Dirtier may also come with an invitation to one of the exclusive lounges.

DIE A
1: TICKLE
2: FINGER
3: KISS
4: SUCK
5: CARESS
6: SLAP
7: FONDLE
8: PINCH
9: LICK
10: BITE
11: SNIFF
12: GRIND ON

DIE B
1: LIPS
2: THIGH
3: CHEST
4: ASS
5: MOUTH
6: ELBOW
7: NECK
8: EAR
9: NIPPLE
10: GENITALS
11: KNEE
12: NOSE

SEX TOY ROULETTE

Come one, come all, step right up and try your luck with Sex Toy Roulette! Several giant roulette wheels (an ode to our favorite morning TV show, The Price Is Right) are waiting for those brave enough to give them a spin. Sex Toy Roulette is a game of chance that comes with risks and rewards. Are you daring enough to give it a go?

► Sex Toy Roulette is very easy to play. The player steps up to the wheel, grabs the handle, and gives it their best spin. Whatever the needle lands on when the wheel stops is what the player wins! Lucky ducks might land on one of the fabulous instant prizes which can be claimed immediately. Less lucky ducks land on one of the sex toy options.

► If the needle lands on one of the sex toy options the roulette manager will give the player the corresponding sex toy. The toy will sync with the player's Watch and begin a countdown of 4 hours. The instructions for further steps are also transmitted to their Watch: Use this sex toy in a sex act with another guest within 4 hours.

► Players that complete the game and use the sex toy within 4 hours will receive no penalty. They also get to keep the sex toy. Yay!

► Players that do not complete the game and do not use the sex toy within 4 hours will be penalized. Not only will a substantial amount of chips be drained from their bank account, guests may experience a sudden and intense suit flare. Wildcards may randomly experience symptoms of ANY SUIT.

1: BLINDFOLD
2: CHOCOLATE SYRUP
3: PADDLE
4: DILDO
5: INSTA-PRIZE
6: G-STRING
7: CLIT SUCKER
8: ANAL BEADS
9: ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
10: INSTA-PRIZE
11: MAGIC WAND
12: GUN

13: A REGULAR SPOON
14: VIBRATOR
15: INSTA-PRIZE
16: ROPE
17: BALL GAG
18: FLESHLIGHT
19: BONDAGE TAPE
20: FLAVORED CONDOMS
21: INSTA-PRIZE
22: BUTT PLUG
23: GARTER BELT
24: KNIFE

25: NIPPLE CLAMPS
26: INSTA-PRIZE
27: LEASH & COLLAR
28: RIDING CROP
29: SEX DOLL
30: BEN WA BALLS
31: CHASTITY CAGE
32: ANKLE CUFFS
33: COCK RING
34: INSTA-PRIZE
35: CUCUMBER
36: HANDCUFFS

► Guests that land on INSTA-PRIZE may select from the following prizes:

An extra-large chip payout and money box experience. Stand inside a narrow box and enjoy being showered with the bills of different cultures across the multiverse! Dollars, yen, euros, yuan... you name it.

The royal experience. Travel around the party in the coveted Pure Gold Peacock Palanquin. Enjoy 24 hours of topless servants and constant hand-and-foot service. All of your commands will be obeyed.

Select from an assortment of luxury watches, necklaces, earrings, and other expensive articles of clothing. Cashmere, pure silk, Mongolian wool — high quality items for keeps. May also select from appliances that would not be normally found in low rank suites.

A brand new car or motorcycle!!! Yes, the car will have to live in the garage, but it's all yours. Winners who choose a motorcycle may ride it around the hallways of the resort.

► The specific details of the sex toy a character is given is left to OOC discretion. For example, if you choose to land on "vibrator", you may have your character given any kind of vibrator. Have fun!

1 or 11

Down the hall from the main hub guests may find a clandestine room with a silvery sign on the door — ARE YOU 1 OR 11? Crossing the threshold brings a different atmosphere from the card tables and slot machines. The game manager stops every person that comes inside, offering four cards and asking the new player to select one.

"This will be your role inside Lovers' Hideaway," she explains with a smile. After selecting a card, the player will be guided past the velvet curtains to join in the amorous atmosphere of a silver-studded lounge with several private bedrooms.

► 1 or 11 is a game of dominance and submission. The four hidden cards offered at the door are all Ace cards. The specific Ace card that the player draws indicates their role of either Dominant or Submissive. For the rest of their time inside Lover's Hideaway that is the dynamic they are expected to play. Players will win a large payout after any intimate D/s encounter.

► A player must redraw every time they leave and return to Lovers' Hideaway, so it is possible to play both dynamics.

A♦: ACE OF DIAMONDS — 1, Submissive.
A♥︎: ACE OF HEARTS — 11, Dominant.
A♣: ACE OF CLUBS — 1, Submissive.
A♠: ACE OF SPADES — 11, Dominant.

► The rules of 1 or 11 are otherwise very relaxed. Doms and Subs seek one another out inside Lovers' Hideaway and find mutual satisfaction together. The staff of Lovers' Hideaway are happy to provide any amenities that the couple would like to use in their play.

HOUSE OF CARDS

Ladies and gentleman! Do you dare to test how steady your hands are? Are you ready for a new challenge? Come play our new game, House of Cards. Step up to any table with a house of cards and prepare to go head-to-head with another guest in a game of strategy and luck.

► Players take turns removing one of the cards from a house of cards. Similarly to Jenga, players must be careful not to knock the house of cards over when removing a card. The player that causes the house to collapse is the loser. A large sum of chips will be transfered from the loser to the winner after the house falls.

► Each card has a question. After successfully pulling a card, the player must then answer the question honestly. Questions vary in intensity, ranging from simple inquiries such as, What is your favorite color? to more complicated, Would you betray a loved one for financial gain?

► Failure to answer the question or to answer it honestly will register as a loss on the player's Watch. The player will then be flagged as the loser and a large sum of chips will be transferred to the winning player.

EXCLUSIVE LOUNGES

ONLY FOR THE FEW

HIGH CLASS OASIS

Being a high rank in the Golden Peacock comes with perks. 168 hours is exhausting, so staff have arranged a luxurious respite for the high rank guests that need a break from the party. Guests ranked 10 - King are invited to come relax in the High Class Oasis. Suit-clad and sunglasses wearing security stand at the door and check each guest's credentials before they're allowed to enter.

Security are strict about monitoring who is allowed to come into the oasis. They won't even allow a high rank to bring a mid or low rank with them; they won't risk upsetting any of the other high ranks. However, while these security guards are loyal and diligent, they aren't especially smart. It is possible for low and mid rank guests to sneak into the oasis with a bit of ingenuity. But be careful — if you don't walk the high class walk, one of the royal long-term guests might call for security to drag the peasants away.

Private bedrooms and sleeping pods.

Bathroom featuring showers, bath tubs, hot tubs, sauna, and steam room.

Racks of complimentary clothing.

Top-shelf bottles of wine, champagne, and spirits.

Complimentary cigarettes and cigars.

Full body massages and masseuses on call.

Birdbucks baristas serving up any and all coffee drinks, on the house.

Peace and quiet away from the peasants!

HIGH ROLLER CLUB

Guests that are willing to bet high and gamble hard are invited to play in the High Roller Club. The High Roller Club isn't for the faint of wallet or heart; everything played inside this exclusive club is high risk and high reward. Guests that refuse to match the high risk energy of the club will be escorted out immediately. Entrance to the High Roller Club is dependent upon the means to bet high. If the dealers judge a guest to be broke and/or a coward, unable to put forth chips and unwilling to bet their bodies, they will be denied access.

Guests that have been denied access but are caught trying to sneak in will be conscripted into drink service. They will be dressed up in a sexy bird costume and made to serve drinks to high rollers. Think sexy casino bunny, bird edition. Hey, at least that gives them a bird's eye view of how the extremely wealthy (and gambling addicts) play?

All games require large bets, either monetary or bodily.

Sex acts may be offered in lieu of chips if the player has no chips left to bet.

All drinks are complementary when playing in the club.

Wins and losses must be large enough to be impactful on a player's daily life.

Players can end up in the red, which triggers instant conscription. Players in massive debt will be forced to work in other areas of the party to begin paying back the house.

Any kind of game may be played in the club, including games under the "Game Rooms" tab.

WOMEN'S PARLOR

A pair of eight foot Amazonian bouncers guard the doors to the Women's Parlor. Only guests that identify as women will be allowed to enter the parlor. Guests that identify as men will be blocked by the bouncers' crossed spears. This lounge is a private space for women to relax and refresh during the festivities.

Like the other lounges, it is not impossible for guests that identify as men to sneak into the Women's Parlor. However, these Amazonian bouncers won't move an inch from the door and refuse to engage with men, leaving little room for persuasion or sneaking. Men who wish to sneak into the Women's Parlor will have to crossdress as women in order to pass the bouncers. It's important to keep up the act, too, lest the long-standing guests inside the parlor realize that men have snuck into their haven and call the Amazons to come catch them.

Comfortable couches and sofas; blankets and pillows.

A few showers stocked with amenities.

Quick laundry service for gowns and pantsuits.

Exclusive dessert bar, featuring limited edition pastries.

High tea at all hours, featuring limited edition tea blends and mini sandwiches.

Running chocolate fountain and numerous dip-able foods such as fruits and marshmallows.

Numerous kittens and cats for cuddling.

Complimentary shoulder and/or foot massages.

HANGOVER AFTERCARE

DID YOU HAVE FUN?

A LITTLE AFTERCARE

► The morning after the party ends, characters will find themselves waking up with someone else in their bed. Did you go to bed with someone last night? Oops, looks like they got misplaced in the shuffle, but please enjoy this new person. No one should wake up alone after a party — or so the house thinks. Affection and intimacy have been reported to increase happiness in humans and semi-human individuals after an exhausting escapade. Plus, it's heard that hangovers can be torturous. Not that it would know.

► Guests won't just be waking up to each other. Waiting for them are trays with steaming hot breakfast and a large cloth bag labeled Hangover Kit. While you're enjoying some coffee and munching on bacon, feel free to dig into the bag and check out what the house has sent for you! Isn't it the best host?

Please enjoy your complimentary: water bottle; aspirin packs; Pepto-Bismol; Gas-X; Imodium; anal douche; enema kit; viagra; face masks; a box of Bon-Bons; and one (1) random sex toy.

Have a pleasant sleepy morning!

OOC NOTES

INVITES | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

▶ BLANKET CW: Alcohol; altered states; BDSM dynamics; coercion; drug use; exhibitionism; food play; gambling; servitude

▶ 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.

▶ Happy New Year and 2025! ♥

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Comments

[schmisse]

[ Weiss was the one who came up here to try and help Ragna, but he's the one more in control of the situation now. At least she picks up on having to summon a Glyph so that they can bounce to another part of the party or anywhere else Ragna may want to go. A safer place than here!

When it seems like the coast is clear, Ragna'd hear Weiss sigh softly. She did see Ragna use his Ars, but she hasn't quite figured out that those just made them invisible to the rest of the people. They had a few onlookers from below, but now she can hear some of her fans wonder where "the Queen" went. ]

I'm alright. [ She imagines that she can't let go of him otherwise she'll be visible to the others, so she tries to shimmy away while keeping their hands together. She wants to fish out a handkerchief from her purse so that he can wipe any remaining stickiness or grossness on his hand off. ] Here. Though maybe you should go to the washroom and wash your hands?

[ You'd better not touch her with that old lady drool, Wagna... ]

[belialedge]

[ When shit hits the fan, Ragna usually has no choice but to take a leap. Whether taking charge helps or not. That being said, Weiss utilizing and summoning her Glyphs to aid them in their escape was more than appreciated. By the time the coast is clear, he sighs in relief before she huffs softer. ]

Good...and thank you, for the save. [ Though they don't let go of one another, Ragna carefully threads his fingers between hers in the process. Thankfully? The camouflage would stay active even if she did stop touching him. So long as she kept in very close proximity to him he could keep his field of influence stable. Another neat aspect of being stuck here for so long! He's learned how to control the Azure Grimoire and utilize Ars Magus more efficiently with minimal flares from his suit! Not to mention having it stifled by the House meant that those Seithr Regulators that were confiscated off his person upon coming? Weren't as necessary as they were before. ] Huh? How come?

[ Dot. Dot. Dot. Looks at free hand. That was used to stuff teeth back into the maw of the mummy. ]

[ Shudder. ] Good point.

[ Gently, he tugs on her hand, the washroom just a short glide down this wall from where they were floating. ]

Come with me. So long as you stay real close, nobody should see us while I've got this spell up.

[schmisse]

Wait, I'm not entering the men's room!

[ She's not letting go of him, but she is certainly trying to float the other way to try and drag him with her. Nevermind that she was the one who told him to wash his hands and all! She didn't think that they'd have to go to the bathroom for it... ]

You can't go into the women's room either!

[ THIS IS THE WORST. Does she want Ragna to wash his hands or does she want to violate the rules and enter a room that she should never go into? She is internally arguing with herself, only to let out a defeated whine-like sound. ]

I'm closing my eyes the whole time, okay?

[belialedge]

Huh?? Why not? Nobody can see us-

[ Suddenly, Weiss is tug tugging him in the direction of the women's washroom. Funnily enough, that doesn't even cause him to act concerned or weirded out. No, he doesn't go into the ladies bathroom. He's still in the moment of trying to get used to floating and getting that hand of his washed. ]

Okay so it's this way then?

[ "You can't go into the women's room either!" ]

Then where the hell AM I going?!

[ Sure they can be invisible, but that didn't mean nobody couldn't hear them. Which is exactly why a well-dressed NPC steps out of the women's washroom, looking up and around suspiciously...before ultimately shrugging and sauntering back into this seemingly eternal party. ]

...

[ He sighs before doing his best to spin his back to her midair. Ragna's already starting to get used to moving around through the air...weird as it still was. It's like zero gravity. Almost. But he's got an idea to make it easier for her while she can still hold onto him. ]



Come on, Weiss. Just hang onto my back and I'll float us in there. ... You can bury your face so you don't see anything.

[schmisse]

We are not going to talk about this after today, alright?

[ "Come on" he says... It's not like she has a choice. She doesn't wanna see anything! So she kicks her feet to get a little more height on Ragna until she can place her hands on his shoulders. He told her to hang onto his back so she slips her hands lower until her arms are draped over his shoulders, but— ]

Oh... this isn't so bad after all.

[ It's like she's hugging him from behind! And so, she gives him a really, really tight squeeze all of a sudden. ]

I'll hold onto you like this!

[ Suddenly this has turned into some sort of game. ]

[belialedge]

Oh no. I was looking forward to- [ with a bit of posh ] -regaling- [ posh gone asdlfkj ] -everyone about how I did emergency floating dentistry for the elderly.

[ ...Then again, if word got out that Ragna practically socked the old lady in the face stuffing her teeth back inside her smooch-hole, Rin might try cancelling him again for violence on women. The second Weiss' feather weight bumps against his back, feeling her wrap her arms around his shoulders... ]

See? What'd I tell y- [ SQUEEEEZE. She's tiny, but he still tenses. Not because he disliked it, but because he wasn't expecting it while they were haphazardly floating around. ] Okay then.

Don't let go, yeah? [ Just as Ragna starts making swimming motions through the air, gradually gaining some kind of momentum towards the men's bathroom as they take advantage of the tall, open entrance: ] And don't say "giddy up" either.

[ Ride 'em, Wagna. ]

[schmisse]

[ She was more talking about how she's be entering the men's bathroom, but if he ever wanted to tell the story of how he punched someone's teeth on (not even off!), he's more than welcome to do so. Go on and brag about your admirer, Wagna. ]

Oh, I won't. [ Her hold of him loosens enough at least. Still resting on him, she's brought into the bathroom as an almost weightless accessory upon his shoulders. ]

And of course not! I wouldn't dare say anything like that, my ♥brave hot stallion♥!

[ Did he hear it? The hearts in his new title? She plants a kiss on his cheek as she closes her eyes in apology for teasing him. ]

[belialedge]

[ Funnily enough, it almost feels like the two were navigating on zero gravity. Which is why he's surprisingly cautious in the way he tries to build momentum so the two of them didn't just indiscriminately go 'KER-SPLAT' against the cool marbled walls. ]

Seriously...when is this bubbly gonna wear off already?

[ Weiss riding him (heh) wasn't the problem here. It was not having control over his own two feet on solid ground. A valid concern! Luckily, Weiss and her Glyphs can make things just a touch easier if their trajectory turned for the dicier. ]

There! We're back on course...

[ They just gotta hover lower...and surprisingly, the washroom was empty for now. Though in a salacious world like this one, it was only a matter of time before that changed. Cleaning up. Chatting about who they were planning on swooping in for and having a little extra "fun" with. Those pristine stalls were unoccupied too...

"I wouldn't dare say anything like that, my ♥brave hot stallion♥!" ]

Wha- pff.. [ And can she SEE it? The blush that spreads across his cheeks? Because as corny as it was coming from Dolores' wrinkly mouth, hearing Weiss say it? Totally different ball game. But being Ragna, he still has to 'resist' SOMEWHAT, grimacing. ] Not you too, Angel...

[ His whines are abated by her planting a tender kiss on his cheek, right as he was about to catch the handles of the faucet, turning the gilded tap on for a blend for warm water. He even peels his gloves off as he keeps his focus on the sink, his pitch black right and otherwise normal human left running under the water as he rubs them.

Yes, he technically jammed those teeth with his gloves...and maybe he should rinse those too if they're going back on after. But no one can say that the SS-Class Criminal wasn't hygienic. But to take his gloves off so openly...even if he was invisible with her right now, was that just how comfortable he'd become in this casino?

Or was it solely because of her? ]

[schmisse]

I'm sure it'll wear off eventually... Though I think it'll happen to you first before me.

[ But that's not a problem! Weiss has always been one to come up with landing strategies on the fly. And if all else fails? There's Wagna who can come catch her.

Something to consider a problem later—much later—when they should just be focusing on getting his hands clean.

Once her eyes are closed and she hears the water start running, she just floats there in silence. It would be so easy to distract him, but she's also a little worried that there might be other people nearby. She can't quite see where she's looking at or how close she is to his face, but her mouth is right there next to his ear.

Weiss thinks to whisper, at least, because she doesn't want anyone to hear them if they're supposed to be hiding. Hot breath moistens his ear lobe, and she's nonethewiser to this live ASMR performance she's doing. ]

Wagna, are there people around?

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[belialedge]

You figure so? [ Though with a short but thoughtful hum, it does click with him. ] You DID take a sip after I did...

[ It's an inconvenience at the worst, all things considering. This is the part where he wished he was taught Ars Magus that manipulated gravity. He could reverse the effects maybe... He knew how to soften his landings from high places, at least! For the moment, he's just as silent as Weiss is...and it's almost easy enough to forget that he's technically floating off the ground. Feather-light as Weiss was as well, she's a comforting weight upon his shoulders.

Trained ears keeps him sharp and in tune with his surroundings to make sure no one came waltzing in. And if someone did, that he still kept some form of concentration up on his Camouflage spell. ]

?!

[ He draws a silent gasp, hot breath and the imagination of those soft lips touching the shell of his ear. But it's just her voice, a whisper tickling him to the point he accidentally cranks the water on faster. Oops?? ]

N-No...not that I can sense...

[ Deep breath in...and out. And he shuts the sink off. ]

Hey...whispering in my ear like that...you-

[ Suddenly, his train of thought gets abruptly cut off by his own periphery. Or more specifically, his lack of himself in said periphery because in the mirror? ]

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[belialedge]

WHAT the hell...???

[ Weiss and Ragna could see one another, but while the spell was active, signs of life were blocked off from ordinary people. However, it came with a weird side-effect. You couldn't see yourself in a mirror. And Weiss just so happened to be clinging to one of the biggest chickens in the resort when it came to the supernatural/ghoulish. But he immediately realizes he just nearly screamed and belted that out. Which explains his voice dying off and his cheeks flustering as it dawns on him what happened. ]

Oh right...this spell...

[ With a hush, he looks over his shoulder to Weiss, uncaring if he finds himself nuzzling against her face to apologize. ]

My bad.

[schmisse]

[ She hears and feels the way he tenses, the way the faucet somehow seems louder, but she imagines that he's just in a hurry to get out of here. He cuts himself off before he could properly tell her what's wrong with whispering in his ear because he doesn't see his reflection in the mirror, and that alerts Weiss to do something about it.

No one's around, so she opens her eyes, squeezing Ragna just a little bit tighter to let him know that she's around. ]

Oh, wow. No reflection too, huh?

[ That's... kind of freaky, but knowing the reason behind it is enough to alleviate any concerns. Besides, whether or not Ragna's feeling fine now after apologising, she has to tell him that he didn't do anything wrong. ]

It's okay. [ She can't hold his hand like this, but she can rest her head on his shoulder. Now looking at him sideways as if she's tilting her head at him, she asks: ] Are you done?

[belialedge]

[ It's the littler things. Something as simple as the way Weiss squeezes Ragna tighter. The angel on his shoulder guiding him and telling him everything was alright. ...Or in this case, shoulders. ]

Oh hey you peeked after all.

[ At least they both knew why it was happening in the first place. It's when she rests her head on his shoulder, however, that she'd feel his body relax even further. If they weren't floating right now, he'd have sunk and leaned back against her in kind. It's her reassurance over something so small as a "my bad" that just reminds him of yet another reason why he wanted to be with her so badly in the first place.

He's still making good on letting her know she's the best thing that's ever happened to him. And that wasn't going to change for anything. She's close enough. He can tilt his head for her, stealing away a little kiss as he smiles against her lips. Sweet as ever... ]

Yup. We can cruise on outta here and just find somewhere to relax.

[ Such as... ]

Wanna head up to that fancy lounge? Lucky you and me, we're both high ranking now.

[schmisse]

[ Don't point out that she peeked, Ragna!! This is truly improper and she HATES EVERY SINGLE BIT OF IT. ]

Only because of you.

[ >:T So... there! She would not have peeked otherwise, but she was worried. Now he gets to hear her whine like the brat that she is for a second before she huffs through her nose and just lets it go. At least no one is around. ]

I did want to see what it's like there... Are you sure you don't want to go around and mingle with others anymore?

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[belialedge]

And don't you think I'm ungrateful.

[ Yes, THAT? Nets her a rarer, more cheery smile despite their circumstances. He could keep teasing her. Get back to her for being a little brat to him and getting him worked up over some sweet whispering ASMR. But as they slowly float their way towards the exit of the bathroom, she asks if he's sure if he's done mingling or not. ]

Maybe if we chatted people up together... [ It's less separation anxiety and more the fact that he literally just found her at this party they're stuck at for a whole goddamn week(?) Honeymoon period is still on for a Wagna. ] We can hop right back to it whenever you wanna.

Right now, I just wanna-

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[belialedge]

[ "You saw what went down back there...!" ]

Crap...

[ Making sure that Weiss was cinched and secured around his shoulders, he somehow manages to swim the two of them towards the roof of the bathroom. Not because he was worried about being seen, but because the last thing either of them needed was for the three partygoing NPCs to shove right through their invisible bodies. Sure enough, Weiss and Ragna are floating over the trio that start chatting it up about the mysterious vanishing act of Ragna the Bloodedge and Weiss Schnee. They'd just come in to relieve themselves and wash up too.

"I heard that Ragna the Bloodedge is supposed to be some kind of ghost/human hybrid that can disappear whenever he wants."

"Oh my god, bro. Are you HEARING yourself? How's a guy gonna be a ghost AND alive at the same time? He's obviously some kind of wizard." ]

The hell are they smoking? Ghost/human hybrid??

[ It's whispered just loud enough for Weiss' ears as he peers back at the exit. The same exit they were so close to. While the NPCs are distracted shooting the shit about Ragna and Weiss (and poor Dolores?), he attempts to push off the ceiling towards the exit. ]

Almost out......almost......almo!!

[ Suddenly, just out of the three NPCs' line of sight and at the open bathroom exit, gravity hits Ragna like a goddamn semi-truck. He's dropping like a rock. But rather than belt out loud a yelping curse, he tenses and attempts to brace himself, knowing full well that Weiss is on his back. At least this way he wasn't gonna do something stupid with less than a second to spare and hurt her...even if that meant Ragna... ]

Oof-!

[ ...eeended up hurting himself, unceremoniously crashing face down with a tiny Schnee in tow, safe and sound on his back. At least he didn't go smashing his nose into the axminster carpet, a strained groan escaping him before he pushes himself up on all fours. ]

Great freakin' timing... You okay, Weiss?

[ Asked like he wasn't the one who just took a rug faceplant now that the bubbly's worn off. ]

[schmisse]

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