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【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-star resort and casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.

We are pleased to announce that several films have begun production in the resort! All guests are encouraged to participate as actors and crew during this time. Two highly anticipated blockbusters are part of the filming block and will have an opening night premiere at the newly renovated Hatchbox Theater.

We would also like to extend a gentle warning to all actors. New tabloids and journalists have snuck into the Peacock alongside production, so please be cautious of aggressive reporters. We would hate to see our beloved guests embroiled in public scandal.

Please look forward to your debut on the silver screen and all of the new artistic content soon available for your viewing pleasure! 】

HONEYWAGONS

A STAR'S WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE LOT

► All of these new stars are being welcomed to the Peacock in style. The Nest, the resort's premier massive shopping complex, is now lined with dozens upon dozens of trailers, each with a glittering gold star on the door. While unassuming on the outside, the inside of these honeywagons are pockets of luxury in tiny square footage. The catch? Why, characters are stuffed up to 4 in a trailer, of course. We're sure you'll figure something out.

► Characters still wake up naked save for a robe, as is standard for the Golden Peacock. This round’s robes are a mixed bag of gaudy glitz and old money velvet, reflecting the dual faces of Hollywood. Whether you're sporting some classic luxury with a pipe or draped in cheetah faux fur, these robes are skimpy, potentially giving a raunchy photoshoot to those pesky paparazzi!

► Existing characters are welcome to take up residence in any empty slots in these honeywagons. Just because you're not the newest ingenue on the block doesn't mean you're forgotten. Besides, we need you experienced actors close to set for quick costume changes and touch-ups. No need to ask to be moved! It’s all taken care of already.

HIRED HENS

► Several security guards have been newly hired to protect the actors from paparazzi and potential threats. These burly cocos and hens all have three things in common: tight black suits, rippling muscles, and owl heads. These heads aren't just for show; this elite group of guards can swivel their heads 360 degrees to provide the utmost level of surveillance.

► Unfortunately for actors, these owls are both nocturnal and way too into their jobs. They particularly like doing rounds during night hours and staring into the windows of the honeywagons to watch the actors sleep. Some owls will creep into the trailers to watch over their charges by sitting at their bedsides. An owl may be there, staring, where you least expect it. However, their diligence may not necessarily be a bad thing!

► Alongside owl security, actors may find themselves bombarded by paparazzi. These photo-hungry tabloid journalists are all after shots that will fetch a high price, willing to do anything for a scoop. The majority of these new paparazzi, in contrast to owl security, have hummingbird heads. They're just as quick too, zooming in and out of both backstage and the sets in search of a scandal.

► Be careful, because hummingbirds aren't the only paparazzi. That's right — guests, new or existing, may find themselves scouted to play ball with the tabloids. They may not be as obvious as those aggressive hummingbird reporters; some may even be working undercover in search of a scandal to sell to the highest bidder. All actors are at risk of embarrassing or defamatory photos being published in resort magazines or posted to the bulletin boards.

ACTOR RESUME

WELLA WARBLER

Height: 4 inches
Weight: 5 oz
Age: 3 years (24 in bird years!)
Eye color: black
Hair color: yellow

TYPECAST & SUITABLE ROLES

• animal sidekick
• emotional guide
• damsel in distress

KINKS & FETISHES

• berry licking
• mating dances
• hardcore bdsm

SPECIAL SKILLS

• singing
• flying fast
• speed sudoku

ROLE REGISTER

► What better way to get to know your colleagues than to check out their resume? All guests will have access to the actor registry, which provides an overview of actors and basic information about them.

► The registry, with the help of the Golden Peacock's AI, can also flag complementary resumes. An actor that may have good chemistry, match the requirements for a particular scene, or has unique experience relevant to an upcoming job may reappear at the top of the search several times.

► Actors can communicate through the registry. There is a general messaging board where everyone can see what is posted and personal inboxes for private correspondence with an actor. Actors are encouraged to collaberate because many of the scenes in the available movie projects involve intimacy.

COPYABLE CODE

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COSTUME DEPARTMENT

GET INTO CHARACTER

PICK OUT YOUR DUDS

► The trendy clothing boutiques of The Nest have been transformed. The walls between these small stores have vanished to create a vast costume warehouse divided by department, seemingly overnight. Actors may freely browse the racks to select suitable costumes for the roles they've been cast. The directors aren't picky about how their actors dress as long as it suits the part, allowing guests creative freedom as part of the process.

► Actors that choose costumes that are extremely unsuitable for their roles will be forced to change into something chosen by costuming staff. These mandated costumes will be on theme but will always be slutty, sexy, and enhance an actor's unique "assets". An actor blessed with a bountiful bosom may find themselves wearing a tight little lace bra while an actor with a thick ass may end up in assless chaps. It's all about giving the people what they want, you know?

► All articles in the warehouse run the risk of being possessed. There are no clear-cut signs as to which pieces are cursed and which are not before putting something on. Possessed costumes come in two flavors: Type A and Type B.

Type A possessions are straightforward. The actor wearing a Type A costume cannot remove it alone — they will find that no matter how many times they grab a button or tug on that zipper tab, nothing will unfasten. Someone else must remove the costume for them. Good thing there are a bunch of changing rooms just big enough to fit two people inside around, huh?

Type B possessions are unique. The actor wearing the costume will begin to feel influenced by it. They may feel inspired or compelled to act out the role it embodies. This possession will not be satisfied until some level of resonance between actor and role is achieved. While the possession isn't satisfied the costume cannot be removed. But hey, you're an actor headed to set, so surely this is only gravy for your performance!

DOLLED UP

► Done getting into costume? Head over to hair and makeup! After all, clothes are only half the battle. Whether you need to get glammed up or slapped into some monster makeup, the makeup artists are here to help. Mostly. Actually, they're super understaffed, and there aren't enough makeup artists to meet demand. Though they hate to ask, could you guys potentially help each other get ready?

► Actors confident in their makeup and hair styling skills (or just confident) will be allowed to use any tools to help get their fellow actors ready. However, any actors kind enough to jump in and assist will be warned that many of these products are made at home in the Golden Peacock. If not used with discretion, they can potentially make the actor being worked on ... extremely horny! Like a game of Russian roulette, one in five of all beauty products are created with aphrodisiacs. Ironically, this isn't even for the sake of getting guests into the Game 52 spirit — their supplies are just like that.

► Fill-in artists shouldn't fret too much. The majority of those products only have aphrodisiacs in minuscule amounts. When applied carefully they typically cause minor arousal or sensitivity. Artists that spray and paint with reckless abandon, however, may find a new problem on their hands!

GRAB A GIG

FIND YOUR BIG BREAK

GETTING TO SET

► The Golden Peacock is buzzing with excitement for two big blockbusters that are currently in production: LORD OF THE WINGS and STAR WARBLERS. Both of these films come from movie franchises that are adored resort-wide for their iconic blend of story, romance, porn, and action.

► Directors will be filming dozens of scenes with different actors in lead and supporting roles. Actors are given creative freedom on how to approach their roles, with barebones scripts that offer a general idea of where the scene should go and some spicy lines here and there. One actor’s take on a role may be different than another’s.

For example, three different actors portraying the Dragon Lord in Lord of the Wings may take their portrayals three different ways. A lonely Dragon Lord, a villainous Dragon Lord, and a misunderstood Dragon Lord are all fair game. Supporting characters such as the elves and faeries the warriors meet during their travels are completely free game within the bounds of “elf” and “fairy” in classic movie tropes.

► Two new floors have appeared in the ever-changing Peacock, each dedicated to one of the films, due to their massive and comprehensive sets. Guests will discover two new buttons on every elevator’s operating panel. Actors and fans are invited to enjoy these sets even when the camera isn’t rolling — this blend of high-tech VR and real world elements comes at a very high budget, so guests are encouraged get their fill while they’re available!

INDIE HITS

► In addition to the two massive blockbusters, several spin-off series and porn shorts currently casting and underway. The directors of these major motion pictures have kindly permitted the filming of smaller projects using these unique movie sets when they aren’t already in use. Smalltime directors and film enthusiasts are eagerly pitching their porn scripts in hopes that they’ll get made!

► Several smaller sets can be found around the Peacock for these homegrown productions. While some scripts utilize locations that can already be found in the Peacock, other long-standing guests have pooled their money together to establish a handful of sets not already available in the resort. These sets are open for use at any time.

► Unlike the large production crews of Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers, these smaller porn projects do not have a big budget for staff. Some projects utilize AI and drones to film, so actors that are shy about getting down and dirty around a physical cameraman need not worry! Both the producers and the Golden Peacock staff want their stars to be as comfortable as possible to fully enjoy the experience.

SPIN THE WHEEL

► It wouldn’t be the Golden Peacock if there weren’t some kind of game-like twist! While actors are encouraged to go out for any roles or films they find interesting, those looking to win large and extra-large chip payments can spin the fetish wheel to up the ante. Actors that spin the fetish wheel must incorporate what the ticker lands on into their next role.

► Can’t manage to work it into your scene? Those that fail their fetish task will find a huge chip deduction from their bank account and a punishment waiting for them. Any actors that fail the game must dress up in sexy costumes and go around the Golden Peacock handing out fliers for the premiere of Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers, with strict instructions to dance sexily for anyone that accepts a flier. Hey, the directors have spent tons of money on these movies, they’ll take free advertising however they can get it.

► SPIN THE WHEEL HERE!

LORD OF THE WINGS

AN EPIC (AND SEXY) JOURNEY

【 Once upon a time, in a magical land far, far away...

The Lord of the Wings, a massive dragon with no equal, demanded a bride tribute from all of the kingdoms across the continent. Every month each province was required to send their most beautiful men and women to become the dragon's next bride(s). Ever greedy, the dragon was not satisfied with having one bride. Not with twelve brides, nor two hundred brides. The dragon always demanded more. The number of hot people around to bang dwindled. Things were looking grim.

Soon, a group of brave warriors gathered to travel the lands and slay this dragon. They enjoyed adventures of fucking their way through sirens, fucking their way though the faeries, and fucking their way through the mage school and beastmen tribes. They reached the dragon's crystal lair where the dragon, who took beautiful humanoid form, approached them.

The dragon promised that if any warrior could satisfy them sexually, they would return all of the brides to their homes. Each warrior took a turn trying to satisfy the dragon — but only with their efforts combined in one massive orgy was the dragon finally satisfied.

All of the brides were released and the warriors moved into the crystal lair to live a loving polyamorous relationship with the dragon. All was well. The end. 】

A FANTASTICAL SET

► Guests taking the elevator to the new floor labeled 'LORD OF THE WINGS SET' will are greeted with a cool, damp breeze as soon as the doors open. Unlike any other area of the resort, this set evokes a very real sensation of stepping out onto the earth to embrace snowcapped mountains, lush forests, and wide-open sky. The size of this set is massive with different climates depending upon where filming is happening. Towns, villages, and tribes can also be found.

► The set is teeming with background actors that have been instructed to stay in character at all times. Actors may encounter both friend and foe while exploring the set, regardless of whether or not the cameras are rolling. Lord of the Wings features a wide range of character types ranging from humans and elves to monsters and beasts.

► Key locations in The Lord of the Wings are: human villages; siren's cove; fairy's forest; Beastmen wilds; Elven mountains; and the dragon's crystal lair. But these are not the only locations in the set! Actors will find a fantastical range of areas to explore and enjoy.

MAGICAL DANGERS

When it comes to movie magic, the Golden Peacock is more magic than movie! While sets are generally safe and violence is simulated, there are elements of the film that can affect actors for real. If guests aren't careful, they may really find themselves in a sticky situation and need a clever Hollywood way to get out of it. Or maybe they'll need to live out a classic trope for real.

► LIEBERRIES: Found in the Elven mountains. Delicious but cursed: you can only lie for 20 minutes after consumption. Beware misunderstandings!

► SNUGGLEBLOSSOMS: Found in the Fairy forest. These charming blossoms produce an immense amount of pollen. Breathing in snuggleblossom pollen is lethal. The only cure is to fuck within two hours of inhaling.

► THERAPANGO: Found in the Siren's cove. Anyone eating it will spill their emotional baggage to the nearest object (tree, statue, enemy soldier). It's cathartic, if not dignified.

► RAINBOW CRYSTALS: Found in the dragon's crystal lair. Contact with a rainbow crystal will increase endurance but delay/deny orgasms. No wonder the dragon was so hard up!

STAR WARBLERS

A THRILLING (AND SEXY) SPACE OPERA

【 Once upon a time, in a galaxy, far away...

The Palm Warblers and the Pine Warblers, two different legions of the massive Warbler fleet, began to battle. Whenever their ships would meet in space they would fight with the winner taking prisoners of war. After one such battle, a captured Captain of the Palm Warbler legion held in prison met a Lieutenant of the Pine Warbler tribe. After some rivalry, the two fell deeply in love.

They had a ton of kinky prison sex. However, the two were not satisfied with fucking between prison bars. They wanted to properly marry. But how could they with their two legions at war?

They each gathered friends and more sex was had between all. More matches between the Palms and the Pines happened, leading to even more kinky space sex. Bolstered by friendship and newfound fetishes, they gripped their laser guns and seized the science lab where some important keystone gemstone was being examined and researched by space scientists. This stone was very important for the future breeding of the Warbler race.

By holding the lab hostage, the ship's Commander put down their weapons and handed over the keys. The Palm Captain and the Pine Lieutenant held hands as they steered the ship off to find a new planet where they could live in peace together. The war between the two tribes ended because of good sex. All was well. The end. 】

A TASTE OF OUTER SPACE

► Guests taking the elevator to the new floor labeled 'STAR WARBLERS' will greeted with the ethereal hue of stars and planets outside of crystal-clear windows. While the set of Star Warblers is smaller than Lord of the Wings, it's far more detailed, completely imitating a starship traveling through the vastness of space. All of the elements of the spaceship are dripping in high-tech science fiction.

► The set includes background actors that have been instructed to stay in character at all times. Actors may encounter both friend and foe while exploring the set, regardless of whether or not the cameras are rolling. The background actors of Star Warblers are primarily Warbler Troops wearing helmets, highly ranked Warblers in sharp military uniforms, and white-coat clad scientists.

► Key locations in Star Warblers are: the prison hold, the ship's bridge, the command deck, and the ship's research laboratory. But these are not the only locations in the set! Actors will find a range of futuristic areas to explore on the ship.

ALIEN THREATS

Why keep the science fiction fictional when the Peacock can provide the real thing? While sets are generally safe and violence is simulated, there are elements of the film that can affect actors for real. If guests aren't careful, they may really find themselves in a sticky situation and need a clever Hollywood way to get out of it. Or maybe they'll need to live out a classic trope for real.

► 'TORTURE' BOTS: Found in the prison hold. Robots programmed to 'torture' prisoners into revealing information. These bots are equipped with dildos, vibrators, pussy pocket hands, lube jets, feather ticklers, etc. These bots can be controlled by the wardens for more intimate 'torture' sessions.

► SPACE RATS: Found in various locations. Small, neon rats that run around the hallways and in cargo areas of the ship. If bitten by a space rat, their bite will continue to swell until the bitten person has sex.

► GREEN GOOP: Found in the research labs. In syringes and in massive bubbling pods. When not watched, the goop will move on its own and try to absorb anyone around into it.

► GEMSTONE EGG: Found in the research lab. The gemstone egg that the scientists are evaluating, important for the future of the Warbler race. Any physical contact with the gemstone egg will inspire the sudden urge to mate and breed.

SHORT FILMS

THE GOLDEN PEACOCK SUPPORTS THE ARTS

【 Ladies and Gentlemen!

Peacock Productions is pleased to announce the following short erotic films. Actors interested in participating in filming are welcome to arrive on set to shoot at any time. Various accommodations are available depending upon actor comfort.

FILMS
• ALIENS PROBED ME!
• ARRANGED MARRIAGE WEDDING NIGHT
• BIG TIDDY NUN NEEDS PUNISHING
• BIRD IN THE BUSH
• EXORCIST KIDNAPPED BY DEMON LOVER
• FELINE ATTRACTION
• GUARD TOPS MASTER IN BED
• HORNY NERD CREAMPIE
• HOT FOR TEACHER
• INCUBUS SEDUCES SLUTTY PRIEST

FILMS
• JEALOUS SPOUSE DISCIPLINES LOVER
• LONELY TENTACLES WANT LOVE
• MAGES GONE WILD
• PIZZA DELIVERY BOY IS HOT
• PLANTS HUNGER FOR SEX
• SAMURAI PLEDGES AND SERVES
• THEY WERE BOTH BOTTOMS
• TOP ON TOP ACTION
• VAMPIRE’S AROUSING BITE
• VIRGIN’S FIRST TIME
• WHOLESOME COUPLE MAKING LOVE
• WOLFMAN TAKES A MATE

… and many, many, many more! We look forward to working with you. 】

BOX OFFICE BOOM

► "And many, many, many more!" is no exaggeration. Smalltime directors and long-standing guests are producing dozens of pornos and these pornos are in need of actors. The above is not the extent of possibility. Players are encouraged to make up any kind of porno scene they want! Characters may take advantage of open sets to make videos or take photoshoots for their personal use, general public release not required.

► These pornos typically lack story and focus more on fetish and kink. The plots are loose, the lines are ad-libbed, and if there are any crew around it's one guy in a hoodie eating a donut. However, the cameras available for rent are just as high quality as the ones used on Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers. If that's not your style, all Watches have the capability to connect via bluetooth to film through standing cameras.

► Actors that participate in filming will receive a large payout per role. The more jobs you take, the more money you'll make! Alternatively, actors that don't fill any roles may find their bank accounts suddenly plunged deep into the red, no matter how rich they may have been before.

EXTRA SETS

Current Peacock locations and all of the Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers sets may be used for pornos. However, the world of kink is vast and variety is the spice of life. Several smaller open sets not usually available have appeared around the resort for actor use.

► CASTLE(S): Sets featuring the aesthetics of historical castles. Numerous versions are available, each influenced by a different culture (eg, English; French; Italian, Spanish; Russian; Chinese; Japanese; Korean; etc).

► CHURCH: A church stylized after Catholic/Christian aesthetics. Includes a confessional, pews, altar, and worship room.

► MANSION: A luxurious mansion designed to evoke high-class old money. Includes a servants' quarters for clandestine cross-class affairs.

► BEACH: An enclosed set with powdery sand and an artificial ocean. Includes grottos, a lifeguard station, and a large rubber shark.

► OFFICE: A plain work office lacking any particular unique qualities. Includes cubicles, copy machine, manager's office, and conference rooms. Smells like soul-sucking capitalism.

PREMIERE

YOUR BIG DEBUT

WALK THE RED CARPET

► We’re rolling out the red carpet! Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers open the same night. All actors that participated in any film, be it one of the blockbusters or a smaller project, are invited to dress to the nines and blow kisses to their adoring fans while strutting their stuff. Actors will have the chance to take fabulous glam photoshoots and share their thoughts about filming with reporters. Be careful, anything that happens on the red carpet can become tomorrow’s hot new gossip. Some of those pesky hummingbird journalists are so eager for a scandal that they’ll make something happen, sneakily!

► The Golden Peacock has upgraded its formerly dinky little theater into a grand multiplex for the occasion, so actors and audience can enjoy these films in delicious IMAX. The multiplex is lush in red velvet and fabulous “bed” seats — each seat is designed to couple two guests together. You won’t be lonely during the screening since cuddling up with someone else is mandatory to enjoy the movie(s).

► All premiere attendees will be gifted expensive swag bags upon entrance to the theater. Inside each bag guests will find a bottle of champagne, chocolate truffles, gourmet popcorn, trendy sodas, gummy candies … and one random sex toy. No harm in spicing up a special premiere, right?

The note included with the sex toy explains: 【 Get your seat partner off with this toy before the film ends for a special prize! 】 What’s the prize? Those that get their seat-partner off during the film will be given a Golden Globe. This exclusive gold statue comes in two styles: penis with balls or vagina with breasts. Congratulations!

OOC NOTES

INVITES | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

▶ BLANKET CW: cameras; compulsion; costumes; dubcon; nudes; pornography; roleplaying; recording; sex tropes; stalking; video

▶ 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 May event. Since April's event was a bit serious, we're leaning in the opposite direction and going full camp for this meme.

▶ 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 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.

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Comments

lord of the wings

[keyeju]

[ As much as Gen loves being in the limelight, acting has never been a role he's been particularly interested in pursuing. He does enough theatrics all on his own without a camera following him to catch his moments that are a little more... cringe.

Though it sounds like even if dragon-boy here isn't up for theatrics himself, his weirdly chatty watch is.

There's a line he's supposed to deliver here himself, but he's gone off script several times already on his journey just to get the dragon's lair in the first place. So he'll gesture to the watch, a piece of tech that everyone is wearing and feelings wildly off for the high fantasy setting they're currently in, and comments dryly. ]

If you didn't customize that yourself, you might wanna get your money back from whoever did that for you.

[ His stage armor, still made of (cheap) metal, clinks loudly as he shifts to cross his arms. ]

[tekkenseisai]

Yes, that sure was something ...

[ If she sounds stiff or looks a little bit red in the face, it's because she's hoping that Mai had been filming Star Warblers, and was nowhere near the set of Lord of the Wings for Makoto's turn as the Dragon Lord. ]

[axingnicely]

[ likewise, haru seems to snap out of whatever she's doing, and a combination of both embarrassment and pure happiness to see makoto sparks across her expression ]

Mako-chan!

[ she repeats, and she appears to abandon her role completely (much to the chagrin of the staff surrounding them) to beam at the other girl ]

Oh, I'm so glad to see you! Ah, my apologies, I don't mean I'm glad you're in this situation, but just.... seeing you is so nice.

[ even if she's dressed up at the dragon lord. haru does ignore the production crew to reach for makoto's hands. maybe they'll fix it in post ]

Did you just arrive?

@edelstein

[edelstein]

Hasn't happened yet.

costume change heh

[ideates]

[ unfortunately for both of them, the nearest person is blade.

he hadn't realized that dan heng was in the room, when he entered and began to strip out of his own costume after a long day of filming. the pauldrons and chest plate go first, followed by the vambraces, and it's only when he's begun to unlace the remaining ties of his shirt, already opened into a deep v over his chest, that blade hears dan heng's request and turns his head sharply at the familiar voice.

they were filming two very different films, it seems. even from behind, blade can see far too much of dan heng's skin under the teal fabric: the entire pale plane of his back, his legs, the delicate bone structure of his shoulders and arms.

something hot rises in the back of blade's throat. he should ignore this request, should finish removing his own costume and get himself the hell out of here before something terrible happens.

instead— ]

Fine.

[ blade turns, which is a bad idea, and lifts his hands to start to undo the laces that fasten the halter behind dan heng's neck. it's difficult, for blade; his fingers aren't meant for this kind of work, not anymore. ]

I see you kept yourself busy.

II

[keyeju]

[ Costumes aren't really Gen's thing either. He prefers something comfortable and almost distressingly casual at all times, his official uniform when he's actually meant to appear before his troops, and his specially designed suit for combat. Anything else is unnecessary and unwanted.

So he's been wandering the rack of costumes with a bored look on his face for a little bit now with Mr. Horseman comes trotting up doing much the same.

Trying to show him somewhere he might find a fairly normal top would be one approach to that question. Barking out the first rude thought that comes to mind might be another, and the one Gen is a lot more likely to take. ]

Pretty sure they don't make a lot of normal things in your size, big guy.

[uptill]

what? some lip licking guy?

[ That's a step up from lip licking bastard. An obvious rank up from Bakugo's previous position. If he works his way up, maybe he will even fall into the category of someone who's not annoying. ]

i couldn't tell how old you are from just seeing you.

[blumenthal]

[ Catching someone else's eyes and feeling as if you could be looking into a mirror is an uncanny sensation. When he has been that somber man, haunted by his own choices--and still is, often enough--it's uncomfortable to recognize something so familiar from the outside. Disconcerting, even.

But that is hardly a good reason to abandon his intentions. He knows nothing about this man. And now, of course, he is curious despite himself.

Since he hasn't been told to go, Caleb takes it as implicit permission to stay. He doesn't sit just yet, but casually peruses the shelves as they talk. A corner of his mouth quirks in a wry smile, small but far more evident than Viktor's. ]

I wouldn't knock people's hobbies if I were you. You'll have to pick up some new ones yourself before long. There is really not much to do around here when things die down.

[ The faux-seriousness of his tone is belied by the glimmer of amusement in his eyes. ]

heh! heh!!!

[paperpusher]

Ah, right. Back 'home.' [goddd props to the method actors out there but they really can be exhausting sometimes. But really: while he hasn't yet come to understand just how this hotel can play with the minds of its residents, he has more than enough experience with ayakashi to know that these sort of weird fixations can develop. She seems human at first glance, but that doesn't mean much-- it was always harder to tell while inside an ayakashi realm if there weren't any obvious giveaways, and even if she is a normal human she could still be under some external influence. Or she could be fucking with him to try to lure him off to eat him, or she could genuinely just want to stay in character for whatever cheesy porno he committed to. The only way to find out which option it was is to play along.

So he gives her an absolutely dazzling smile and holds up his cup as an excuse.] Sorry I snuck off again. I didn't mean to make you work so hard to find me.

[Here's a fun fact about Natori Shuuichi: he had a housekeeper growing up and she was far and away the kindest person to him in the household since his mother died, so he knows how to be a good bocchan from personal experience.] Shall we head back? Lead the way.

extra sets!

[ideates]

[ the script, which blade had read beforehand and only half remembers, had been a relatively straightforward story. a neglectful husband and his disappointed wife sitting across from each other at the dinner table, followed by an argument, after which the husband storms out and leaves the wife alone—the setup, as he understands it, for a subsequent scene in which the wife's, er, needs are thoroughly and variously satisfied by either the mailman or the younger man living across the street, blade can't quite recall which. it wasn't very many lines, and he was told he would mostly just need to sit quietly and make sounds like he was pretending to pay attention, which seemed doable enough.

he was not, however, expecting that once he was seated in his place, that the woman who came in to play his "wife" would be none other than manuela. after their last encounter some weeks ago, blade had been confident that she would sooner die than set foot in a room with him again, and yet—here she is. not comfortable, perhaps, but neither is she calling for an end to the production. a consummate professional, it seems.

there's real food on the table. after the director calls for action, blade—who has never in either of his lives been an actor—turns his disinterested gaze on the plate before him and says, in a tone as bland as he can make it, ]

I'm going to have to work late again tomorrow.

[ they're not going to talk about it. why would they? they just need to get through one scene, and then manuela will be free to never see blade again. ]

[edelstein]

Typically a slender, sometimes short, young man.

[blastedass]

shut up, nose bleeder!

[And now Till's been downgraded. Serves you right, dammit!]

che, no shit. not my exact age.

[At least he's agreeing there.]

is 18 a surprising age in your world?

[axingnicely]

[ opens my arms wide for you ]


[ it's a good thing these costumes are magical... though it looks like, despite what she's wearing, she does seem to be enjoying herself a little. or at the very least, getting way too into her role as "beauty warrior" ]

Th-That's right! I am Beauty Warrior!

[ she just doubles down on it..... ]

Ah, I will not be tempted by sirens, nor anything else but justice, so perhaps we should go through the Siren's cove? If you are not worried about being influenced by them, Blade-san.

[ this is too much ]

[the_roman]

Will the tabloids accept freelance pitches from an independent journalist, and if so, do those stories need to be at all true or could said independent journalist make up stuff about NPC guests?

iii, but make it a wildcard

[keyeju]

[ The dragon cannot possibly only have two scenes, can he? Well, he could technically. A lot of movies save their dragons for only one specific part of the movie, usually the end, for the dramatics of it all. Still, this particular script wants to showcase the dragons strength and power before the might warriors come to tame him with the power of good sex.

That's all to say that the dragon needs a scene of taking down a band of knight extras to show his strength, power, and sexual prowess off with, so that the audience can know what the intrepid heroes are up against later.

Narumi, unfortunately for him, has been cast as one of those knights. He'd raised a bit of a fuss about it when he realized what was happening, but you know those scattershot cursed pieces of costuming? Guess how maybe not so accidentally was handed some armor with a little extra influence to it by the costuming department?

It's a fight between Narumi wanting to upend the script and show off, and the costume making him want to roll over and accept defeat the way he's supposed to for this scene. His jaw is clenched and he's actually sweating a little from the mental and emotional strain of it all as his fellow knights litter the set, defeated and blissed out looking from that defeat. Admittedly not a single one of them actually got the little D from the big D, because that kind of padding would really drag out the runtime of the movie, but they're doing a good job of pretending they did.

Narumi is a different story though. As the last knight standing, the script calls for the dragon to on screen conquer the final knight, which is to say Narumi is supposed to roll over and let Fuuta fuck him, which despite the growing part of him that weirdly wants to thanks to the armors desire to play the part right, he hasn't gone down yet. ]

Give it up already, asshole.

[ As if this scene is going to play out with Narumi winning. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ He's worried.

[ Even though he's smiling, she can see it on his face and in his posture as he comes up to meet her. Considering everything she's heard about this "resort" already, she understands why ... but seeing him looking concerned makes her own anxieties feel just a little more tangible, even if she knows she isn't going to be facing them alone.

[ Her mind is pulled away from that train of thought by the sudden shift when they're face to face -- the way he blushes and pulls his hand away before it can settle on her shoulder. She's visibly confused for a moment ... and then she remembers what she looks like right now.

[ How she could have forgotten her "costume," she's not entirely sure, but she seemingly had, at least for a few minutes. Now that she's aware of it again, her posture closes off - arms crossing in front of her to give herself some meager cover. ]

I would appreciate that ...

[ ... ]

I woke up here this morning. I'm ... I'm a little shaken, but I'm alright. What about you?

[uptill]

i didn't make my nose bleed. and it only happened that one time here.

[ It is completely different. He is not making it happen. ]

close enough?

no. 18 is normal. i was that age once. im 21.

[ Making him older than this kid! ]

[nobiliteatime]

I must confess that coffee and I have not always seen eye to eye. But I did discover that, on occasion and when brewed just right, it can be pleasurable.

But I would prefer not to think of either beverage as bringing someone that particular type of enjoyment.

[survivaltricks]

[Akira's grin returns as he retrieves the cup from Minato, downing the last of the molten sludge with one quick gulp, head thrown back and everything. he swipes the back of his hand across his lips in one smooth motion, before crushing the paper into his palm and tossing it at the nearest trashcan]

[. . . he totally misses. oops. littering!! littering in the honeywagon!!]

They'll give up eventually.

[. . . he hopes??]

You're welcome to wait it out with me in here.

[actually. why is Akira here? he never did say, did he?]

Iiiii think I make pretty decent company, even while dressed as a sexy cop.

3 lets do this

[keyeju]

[ In some ways the hero's garb is a little more practical, a boot with a flat heel, armor that covers the chest and groin, though the helmet was rejected in favor of Gen getting to slick his hair back like he prefers during a fight. Admittedly though his entire midsection is showing, and that does seem like a pretty big vulnerability for a fight, but he's doing his best to ignore it as he casually rests his sword on some metal plated shoulder armor, while giving Tomura a less than impressed look.

The man can't even be bothered to sit up straight in his chair to greet him properly. It'd make him look a lot more imposing in this moment, and in turn make Gen look even better when he defeats him in the film.

... He's pretty sure defeat means fucking him.

He also only skimmed the script part way, having mostly improvised his lines as he went, so he's just assuming that the hero is meant to win this fight, which is a pretty dangerous assumption to make all in all. ]

Without even breaking a sweat. You think you can at least make this interesting for me?

[ Big words from a guy who got his ass kicked by Tomura before.

Then again, he didn't exactly have a script (presumed by him to be) on his side that would (again he's making some presumptions here) guarantee his victory.

He really shouldn't be thinking of a porn script the same way he does a classic fantasy action movie. ]

train of thought!!!

[ideates]

[ the crush of people entering through the open doors of the train is enough to push blade back toward the opposite side, which as he understands it is exactly what's supposed to happen. unlike the other scripts he's seen, the one for this film had been straightforward: press up against his co-star, who he would recognize by her outfit, and then figure out a way to make each other come without drawing too much obvious attention.

it's certainly a challenge, yes, but it's one blade thinks he can rise to. (ha, ha.) he lets himself be borne by the tide of people, turning away from the press of bodies until he finds himself face to face with—

ishmael. he manages not to say her name aloud, since the premise of the film is that they don't know each other, but blade recognizes her hair, and from the fact that she's the only person around wearing the outfit of an office worker, blade can guess that she must be his costar.

well. in a way, that's a relief. at their one previous meeting, ishmael had seemed focused and pragmatic—an ideal partner for a situation like this. the train sways, and blade presses up against her from behind, then lets one hand come to rest on her hip; the other presses to the glass of the door in front of her, a signal that their "scene" is about to begin. ]

my sincerest condolences

[dudevorce]

[ Haru has absolutely no illusions about how not fit for the target audience of Big Tiddy Nun Needs he is, but he also does not have nearly enough shame not to audition for it anyway. What else could Big Tiddy Nun Needs need than a man with a negative chest?

He laughs as the demon hooks a finger under his scrap of a shirt, clearly serving absolutely nothing at all. ]

Mosquito bites? Check this out!

[ He snakes both hands under his armpits, doing his very best to push the muscles of his pecs together. ]

Read 'em and weep.

[ It's still kinda giving nothing. ]

You're gonna be so embarrassed when I'm cast as the lead in Mommy Milkers 9.

[ Not a movie, he's just made that one up. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ That last sentence slams into her with an almost physical force. Her eyes go wide, her mouth hangs open ... and after processing that for a second, she shakes her head. ]

No ... no, there has to be a way out.

[ And while that's true on a practical level considering that someone brought her here somehow, it's as much her trying to convince herself of that to keep herself from panicking as it is a show of determination. ]

[redfortune]

[ Emotions are strange things; she's only known Texas - Cellinia - for a relatively short time, but she's become someone she values. There's a companionship there, something more than just the sort of weary comradery of being trapped together. There's something a little bit deeper; something Red hasn't had much time to interrogate. She doesn't know what might have gone through her mind while she was gone, but a part of her wants to know. A part of her knows she herself would have been worried, dismayed, a half dozen other emotions. None of them good.

But there's no time to unpack that now, is there?

Especially when it is a little easier to just follow the script for their little reunion. Even if Red, like Cellinia, hates that this is being recorded, hates the thought of it being shown to who knows how many people. She breathes out in a slow exhale, her expression not really hardening - more becoming determined. If she has to do this, she'll do it her own way. Or at least try to add her own little defiant streak. ]

If that's the way you want to do this - fine.

[ Red comes scrambling up those last few steps and leaps. It's a tackle, nothing artful about it. But perfect for a barbarian warrior heroine, right? ]

[redfortune]

[ Well, her mark is a little weird. But who knows with this place? The lobby is quieter, although there are still paparazzi lingering in the corners. But at least it is quieter, if not strictly private. ]

...what? Really?

[ She folds her arms with a frown. ]

That's a bit strange. But this place fucks with our heads all the time, so I can't say it's a surprise. How are you holding up?