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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

train of thought

[tidemark]

[He's found it easy to switch between these roles, something mercurial in their nature that allows an intentional slip of concentration — and when paired with the change in costume, well, it seems to complete the transformation completely. He has played a few different key parts across the resort so far, the novelty of such films brought by the sheer impracticality of their design and plot.

This one, at least, reminds him of a feature he'd discovered recently in the country of Fontaine. Trains aren't something that have proliferated across Teyvat in general, but he's familiar enough with certain technological advances through his travels that he knows what it is. Or what it's supposed to be, taken apart for a film set. He puts on the uniform they've asked him to, and as soon as he navigates through the crowd, he understands why — the sight of long ginger hair is like a beacon in the dark. He recognizes her instantly, and it appears they're wearing matching school uniforms.

Childe shifts over to her, using his height to an advantage as he braces his arm above her head on the closed train door. He doesn't touch her anywhere else yet, lowering only to whisper close to an ear.]

You aren't falling asleep, are you? Have you been waiting here for a while?

[tweelight]

Did I do something to you???

[ He is just. So used to being liked, surrounded by whatever mixture of true friends and sycophants, that attracting even this rather mild sarcasm and distaste from her feels like an attack. Especially when she looks like nothing more than a dainty-looking servant.

Which you'd think he'd be used to. Syalis is the same size, and supposedly his prisoner... and also prone to just verbally tearing him in half on occasion, but for some reason that feels different.

His consternation fades to the background when she works her magic, though. It's a little distressing watching his own flesh wither to parchment, but he is familiar with similar magic. And the new look is so fearsome he almost shrinks from his own reflection. ]

Wow- that looks great! But, uh, is this what you're into?

[ It certainly suits the title, but like everything else he's supposed to be a sexy dark lord, isn't he? Is this the face people dream of? ]

wildcard!

[ideates]

[ the script for this scenario had been straightforward. an office worker with a missed deadline, a displeased boss who takes it out on him—it's not any setup with which blade has direct experience, but he thinks he'll be able to figure it out. he's no method actor, that much is for sure, but the lines he was meant to memorize were straightforward enough, as were the blocking instructions, and if nothing else blade feels confident in being able to get through it.

the way he tugs at his tie as he waits for the director to call for action is real, though, not part of the scene. ties, as it turns out, are more uncomfortable than he'd given them credit for.

"action!" the director calls, and blade knocks lightly on the "office" door before pushing it open slowly, as if hoping no one will be sitting behind it. but of course, the luck of a mere office worker can't possibly be that good (so said the script, anyway), and so blade freezes as soon as he has the door open enough to see rin sitting at the desk. ]

...Director, [ he says slowly, trying for hesitant/anxious, although blade isn't used to emoting with his voice so who knows how successful he'll be. ] I didn't think you'd be here so late.

[memori3s]

[ The coat's a little big on her, but maybe that's for the best. At least it helps cover what's up top while keeping her from getting too chilly. Perhaps the current conversation offers a decent enough distraction from her current circumstances too.

Minato goes silent as he deliberates on the question. It's a "yes" and a "no," but perhaps he should first offer what information he knew was certain. ]

There are people here who knew each other from their home worlds. But their memories are a little different, like they've been pulled from different points in time.

[ It was one of the first things that'd come up in discussion with Kotone, Yu, and Akira. While he and Kotone didn't have much for a frame of reference, Yu found some of his memories clashed with his teammates, and Akira mentioned the Phantom Thieves seemed to recall different points in time as well.

Minato wanders back to his temporary bed to sit on the side of the mattress. ]

Those that got here first -- the ones who came later didn't realize they'd landed here. ...I don't know what happens if people are able to return though. Sorry.

[ ... ]

Maybe someone you know is already here.

[ Someone who'd been here for awhile, someone whom she'd never even realized had landed at the Golden Peacock. ]

[susano_oh]

hero, really!?
hey i'll gladly play for you anytime you wanna sing it
especially if you've been wanting to that badly!

[ all this time he'd thought his interests were worth little more than any other sweet distraction he could cling to, both here and back home, but if one song can make someone this happy...

as for him, he can count the times he's been so simply happy about anything. ]

thanks, i'm on my way
huh
elevators here can do that? move around?

[ that is... exactly the kind of bizarre thing yosuke has come to expect from this place. still, he's grateful for the heads up. even if the knowledge is not at all comforting, considering he's sending off replies while killing time... in an elevator... ]

but that's cool
the long hallway, i mean
i'm used to running down long hallways!

[ way, way too used to it... so, despite the walk, he has no problems finding her suite once he's on the right floor. though, now that he's here, he does feel nervous. not unpleasantly so, for once. this is just... pure, good excitement. ]

okay that hallway was
really long
but i found it, i'm here!

[usseewa]

“Wait.” Uta starts once Shanks gets out his explanation. “A sex hotel?” She sounds skeptical, her eyes widening with shock.

How— why—she pinches the bridge of her nose as she tries to think at what she’s experienced so far. Waking up without her clothes, without Gordon near by was a bit of a shock, and yes she’s questioned how she arrived here but her excitement over being somewhere new overrode her common sense a little bit. She chews on her lip I thought. She’s never had sex before, never experienced a relationship even friendship prior to her arrival.

“So it’s a requirement?” She draws her legs up onto the chair, her knees to her chest as she wraps her arms around them. “To do… that?”

Which means everyone here was participating in the act.

“Why?”

[tidemark]

[how could you do this to me]

Oh, have you heard about the filming sets? We may need to be careful that we don't run into anything like that. Well, unless you wouldn't be opposed to playing a role.

[tidemark]

Practical but functionally useless? Now, I wonder why he'd do that, if your survival was at stake. When there isn't much to go around, it is important to be frugal — but not to one's own detriment.

Then again, I can't say I have any experience with what it's like to be a priest.

[tidemark]

While I understand the benefit to being humble, as there is always something new to learn — I promise that I am confident in my abilities. There has just been little opportunity to use them in this place, you know? Which is a shame, in my opinion.

I suppose I could tell you of my accomplishments, but I'm afraid they are specific to my own world, so they may not mean much to you.

honeywagons

[tidemark]

[There's a commotion going on over here. That draws Childe's attention first, veering toward the trailer in question — and the large, muscular owl-headed man standing off of the path, concealing the younger individual behind him until Childe gets closer. He hears their discussion first, so when that attention turns to him, he isn't entirely taken by surprise. But he does lift up his hands in a placating, deferent gesture.]

Hold on, I don't mean any harm.

[Then again, he wouldn't be opposed to a fight... which is probably why he isn't trying very hard to seem unthreatening. He steps closer, glancing toward the 'star' wrapped in that green-velvet robe.]

I heard some yelling over here as I was on my way toward the shopping center and thought I would investigate. [Addressing Kinich:] Is this your bodyguard?

[memori3s]

[ Minato has an affinity for those who weren't typically approached by the usual person. Despite having a quieter disposition, he has no reservations about striking up conversation with a stranger. ]

It was --

[ There are a couple of ways he could respond to that question. Minato chooses the answer that he thinks is least likely to alarm someone, even if that person had a fairly high tolerance for what was or wasn't out of the ordinary. After all, that very term is a subjective one. A person's norm could be another's abnormal, and the same was true for the other way around. ]

...I didn't live in a place like this. But they existed elsewhere.

[ Arisato Minato, after all, was a city boy. ]

It was a city, not a forest...

[ A little greenery here and there, but it was mostly building after building. ]

[rhapsodical]

[ fine you can keep your texting and i will go without samples ]

i did see them around but they shouldnt be that hard to avoid right?

[ haha ]

[wincon]

[ Whoever found Rin is probably also getting a raise. She brings the energy right up in what might otherwise be a dull and underacted scene; even the hamminess, which might otherwise be too much, balances out Tomura's monotonous and deadpan "acting." Keen observers, however, might notice a subtle shift in him when Tohsaka announces herself: a glimmer of recognition, before he tilts his head and beholds her entrance with a considering look.

The microphone might catch a small exhaled breath, and the camera a slight upward tug of his lips. That isn't something he would've expected to see her wear ever—obviously not an outfit she picked out on her own. He eventually turns his head back, mostly out of necessity, as she presses in and drapes herself over him, mostly succeeding in bonking both of their headphones together. The attached mic picks up a loud clacking and static as the headsets get knocked askew. ]

Thanks, Kitten.

[ He defaults back to the version of the given name he thinks he can pronounce. While the thanks may be sarcastic—as he tries to readjust his headphones—he continues to wear a slight smirk, which still isn't acting, but he might be marginally enjoyable to watch now? ]

Are you supposed to be a gyaru or something?

[ That's not a line, and it totally breaks immersion, but whatever. As if that's his problem. ]

[softstoneheart]

[ For someone who didn't grow up with a family, she can't help being curious. ]

You've got sisters? How many?

[menhulu]

[ honestly, it's a porno, how much does the script really matter? dan heng is just being finicky because leaning on the script makes this feel a little more comfortable for him.

but in the end, they're here for one thing.

and that one thing is written right here, in the way that reno looks at him, the way his legs flash with every step forward. dan heng's gaze falls, appreciating the shape of him, before flicking back upward again to meet his eyes, watching him through the fringe of his lashes. ]

Yes. For now. [ he murmurs, then leans his weight back on both of his hands, head tilting. ] Does it please you to please me?

2d 🔞 sorry

[tidemark]

[A busy week is all the better when rewarded by momentary respite, in this case through the relaxation of comfortable theater seats and a... gift bag with questionable items inside.

Childe has already emptied his into his lap, picking merrily through the assortment of snacks, until he lands last on — some sort of soft, malleable handheld device with an opening on one end. It takes him a moment to understand the purpose, and then he sort of laughs, disbelieving. An elbow nudges his half-asleep partner in the seat beside him.]

Wow. Have you ever seen anything like this?

[Yes, he's holding a fleshlight.]

[tidemark]

That must make the collection a little more difficult, then.

[?]

Are you interested in improving your skill? I wouldn't mind helping out.

[tweelight]

[ The struggle is just going to have to be the selling point for the scene. Not that the difficulty of properly stimulating him is quite so great as it seems; even Vanitas' first, assaying touches are enough to send a decidedly out-of-character shiver through Twilight. He's been trying to prepare himself for this moment mentally, but with his inexperience there just isn't much to be done, and he stands stiff as his only alternative to... whatever his emotions are vying for, 'lean closer' and 'back away' are both in solid contention.

Belatedly, he realizes he's letting his co-star do all the touching AND deliver all the lines and grasps for a response. When Vanitas pushes at him he turns towards the throne with a sweep of his cape, making the action look slightly more like it was at the Dark Lord's initiative. ]

So weak. [ He's not actually blaming Vanitas for not trying to take him, really. He's just trying to stay in character! ] Do you at least have the skills to make up for your frailty, aspirant?

[ He settles back on the throne, indolently awaiting his new servant's attention. Or at least, that's the look he's going for. Internally? Screaming. The nerves from doing this for the first time had been held at bay, partially, by the unreality of the set, working to a script, nothing he should be getting too invested in. But the knowledge that Vanitas is actually trying to help him makes it worse. That's not part of the script! He's actually making this total stranger service him! He has a little of the arrogance of a king, but nowhere near enough to make this feel natural.

He wants to at least try to read his face, but he can't even make that out as Vanitas dives to attack the keel of his royal barge, expression hidden by its girth. The tongue feels good but - should he even be focusing on that? But if he doesn't, they'll be here forever-

He should probably at least show some appreciation, right? ]

Very good-. [ He's trying to keep up an appropriately deep, jaded tone but that definitely came out higher than his last few likes. Erk. ] Servant. There may be a place for you yet.

2b

[pyrolyzed]

[ Thanks for the save, Zag, because Fuuta absolutely wasn't paying attention. These spacesuits are hot, after all. Not sexy-hot -- because even if they're practically skin-tight, plastered against every non-existent scrawny curve of his bony build -- but temperature hot. The fabric doesn't breathe at all, and it's stuffy as hell wearing the helmet assigned to all actors playing low-level mob soldiers. And so the moment the director had shouted "CUT" and given everyone permission to take a break, Fuuta had stumbled over to a quiet bench at the far fringes of the set, flopped over, and taken his helmet off to catch his breath.

His mind's a million miles off, mostly thinking about how much he wants this whole circus to be done with already, and he completely fails to notice the oddly-colored rat that's been creeping up behind him, skittering across the bench right towards where he's braced his hand ...

until the whack of that helmet slamming down to trap the critter almost gives him a fucking heart attack. ]

Wh -- ?! [ His startled squawk is accompanied by the thump of him reeling back and promptly falling off the bench. Then the skitter of his costume armor against the flooring as he hastily drags himself a pace or two away from Zagreus. ] -- what the hell?! The fuck's your problem?!

[apothecrazy]

Three, not by blood, however.

[ No, luckily for everyone, the man who wants her to call him father only sired the one child, Maomao.

She holds Topaz's chin while applying the foundation, turning her face this way and that as she does. She's not forceful about it so if Topaz gives any hint of resistance, she simply waits for the other woman to catch on. ]

[memori3s]

[ Something -- no, it's a someone, and they're tapping on Minato's shoulder. He blinks blearily, slowly emerging from the shores of slumber. He lets out a yawn as well and rubs the remnants of sleep away from an eye. ]

Oh...

[ His gaze lands on the empty chocolate truffle wrappers. And since Minato's not going to be eating his, he sits up properly to reach over at his own bag, rifling around until he produces his own sweets.

He holds them out to his company, unknowingly rewarding the other guest for asking instead of swiping them on his own. ]

These...?

[ He doesn't mind parting with them at all! And thanks to this interaction, the movie on the screen continues to go unwatched... ]

[loosestrifes]

Hmm, how about if you show rather than tell? Not against me, of course. I'm just a delicate prince, unfortunately.

I'm looking for a bodyguard, and I happen to have a stalker, you see? Want to rough him up for me?

( is he hiring a bodyguard or a hitman? yes. beat up his dog please. )

[redfortune]

They really gave you the whole list, huh?

[malpwactice]

[While the club of seeing Aak's ass is wide and plentiful the group that's gotten to tug his ear is still exclusive. And Aak joins the club of people who have wrapped an arm around Haru's waist- fully owning looking the escorting guy despite the gap in their heights.]

Ehh, it's different, though. [a flick of thought across his features before putting on another big smile for the cameras]

These guys takin' pictures right now, [guys as a gender neutral- there were definitely also busty lady paparazzi and at least one amorphous blob holding a camera.] they're doing it for business. Once this trend passes by they won't think about my ass at all.

Now, [he pauses and leans up to whisper in Haru's ear,]

Someone jerkin' off to me in a video? I don't hate that, hehehe. [the laugh brushing against the cusp of the other's ear]

[maladie]

[It did take something drastic to alter his path from one way to the other, but it's exactly what she suspects. Vanitas has learned that there are terrible people on either side of the divide, so drawing lines that way didn't make sense for him. He's taking the middle road, deep distrust for everyone across the board.]

Yes, you're right. I would have hated the person I became if I stayed with the Church. [More than he hates his current self, certainly.]

I have to help them, or no one else will. Otherwise bearing the curse is a death sentence. [It's times like this he feels restless. Doing all of this is such a waste of time, but he knows there's nothing to be done about being stuck here. He's looked for ways and come out emptyhanded.]

Maybe there's a way that just hasn't been found yet. Maybe not enough people have come together to try?