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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

Ivan | Alien Stage | New Character

[myblacksorrow]

I. Honeywagon
[ All of this was unfamiliar to him on a surreal level. One moment he was... and then the next he was sitting in some glitzy trailer? He thinks? Lounging in a black velvet robe that left nothing to the imagination. The Garden or Guardians would never approve of things like this, he thought to himself while reading through scripts to the most salacious stories he's ever laid eyes on. They weren't pets used for production, after all. Many of the things he was reading or seeing as 'options' were the first time he was encountering the terms, not able to wrap his mind around them at all.

Ivan was, at his core, an idol. He knew this business as much as a human pet could know it. He knew what it was to have camera's on him every waking and sleeping moment. It showed in how he sat to keep the most private parts covered, while the top showed a little too much of the toned muscles he usually kept well covered. Another script was tossed onto a stack, Ivan drawing his arm back to his lap in contemplation. ]

I wonder if I'm supposed to understand the things happening in these...? They're almost uncomprehensible even to me, although I think I can get the idea.

[ Although he asked out loud, it was a question only to himself. He was used to being in front of the camera, but when what was being asked was so riddled with language he didn't know, his mind felt better served drifting off to other subjects. If he was really needed for this, someone would say something. ]


II. On Set
[ It took him time to make it to the empty sets while the crew wasn't rolling. It was interesting to see what this place was like and how it compared to the sets he was used to back where he used to be.

There was always a degree of ingenuity and creativity when it came to things like this that he had come to appreciate after being friends with people like Till, taking the time to appreciate set dressing and how things are constructed when there was time to look. Star Warblers wasn't as interesting in his eyes. He was far too used to what was being called 'Space Odyssey'. The Lord of the Wings was completely foreign to him, in comparison, and that is what drew him that way instead. The effect of foliage and trees looked very different from the attempts he had seen growing up, and found himself entranced with their simplistic but complicated beauty. ]

These look more like the ones in the books. I wonder if this is purely a fantasy set, or if places really used to look like this.

[ A person who has never experienced nature could only speculate, but he was walking from set to set, looking at everything as if he had sincerely lived under a rock his entire life. ]


III. Theatre
[ This was far out of his depth. Luxury was what it was. He was used to that. It was the fact that through this whole situation he had realized that everything, apart from the bird people, which was interesting in its own right, were humans who seemed used to the company of other humans. Humans who understood and held knowledge far beyond his own understanding. It was dizzying. I couldn't help but wonder if this was how Till usually felt.

Ivan laid in a bed-chair with one of his arms curled behind his head and the complementary bag of gummy candies open and resting on his chest, red-black eyes closed with the other side open for whomever wanted it. He may not say anything, but he does flash a brilliant, celebrity level smile should someone decide to join him. The spot was not being saved for anyone, and he will mention so if asked, motioning his hand to the open side as if to invite the other person to enjoy the movie with him if they so wished, cracking open one of his dark eyes to peer forward. ]

I'm a little embarrassed over the content, since it's not my usual work, but I'm not often invited to premiers. This is really fancy.


IV. Wildcard
[ Have an idea you'd rather go with? Hit me up and I will go with just about anything. If you have any questions, you can message this journal and I will get back to you as soon as possible. ]

II.

[memori3s]

[ By now, Minato's well aware that people are pulled into this resort from all different times, worlds, even universes. But because he can only speak from personal experience, he finds himself responding based on firsthand information. ]

They didn't. ...at least, not where I'm from.

[ It was close enough though, and may as well be without the mystical air hanging in the atmosphere.

Minato crouches to run a few blades of grass between an index finger and his thumb. This set certainly felt real, but the tone of his company's musings gives him pause. He can't help but can't his head with a curious frown. ]

Is this the first forest you've ever seen...?

[myblacksorrow]

[ Ivan turns his head to look at the person who found themselves in the same area during his wandering. His first thought was to smile and try to bring up that easy going facade, but there was something about this person that made him feel like it wasn't necessary to bother.

He watches, at the very least, as Minato touched the grass, looking at the blade himself as he crouches next to him to take one between his fingers. ]

Yes, although it might be more accurate to say it's my first tree that looks more like pictures and passages. Even the grass feels different.

[ Drawing his hand back, his gaze drew upward again. ]

Whoever made this put more effort into it than the place I grew up did, at the very least. Although, you sound more like you've seen real nature.

[memori3s]

[ Good on Ivan for realizing Minato's got a knack for seeing straight through those types of facades... And even if he didn't, they wouldn't change how he treated the other person at all. ]

"Real nature"...?

[ Was this stranger from someplace that only had artificial trees? Minato stays crouched but looks up at the treetops with a small frown. He supposes this place was pretty picturesque, but the man's comment about the grass piques his curiosity. How different could blades of grass truly feel from one another? Each blade was always cool against skin and a little waxy to the touch, wasn't it? ]

I guess I've seen real grass and trees like this before, yeah.

[myblacksorrow]

[ Ivan nodded when Minato repeated him. He hasn't been here long enough to know that the experience he's had growing up wasn't shared. It would be more honest to say he really has no idea about anything other than this strange movie production. To that end, there was something about his answers that made Ivan cognizant that they were different.

Although now he was just watching the man next to him instead of the trees. They were still interesting to him in their make, but humans were even more so. Or maybe it was the fact this guy did walk and start talking to him as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and that was also quite rare.]

What was the place you came from like?

[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. ]

[myblacksorrow]

[ Ivan nodded, listening intently, his head resting in his hand. He could only imagine what it would be like to live in a place like that, where it was all real and naturally occurring. With real trees, skies, and fish.]

Somewhere with an atmosphere, then. I also lived in a city, but there were never things like this there.

[ He says it so casually that it seemed like a conversation he had many times in the past. All the children used to end up on different worlds all the time. His 'best friend' came from an ocean world. All sorts of things happened. ]

Only the ... school I went to had things like this, but it was all synthetic there.

[memori3s]

[ "Somewhere with an atmosphere"? ]

Are you from space?

[ Maybe this guy was an alien? Or... maybe he was from a universe that didn't resemble Earth at all. Minato looks over at his company, brows arched as he digests everything that's been shared.

Now that he's thinking about it, it's probably not very polite to ask someone if they were an alien... In fact, if this person really did come from space, or even a different planet, wasn't Minato the extraterrestrial in his eyes? ]

[uptill]

[ No means very little. His refusal is ignored along with every choice word out of his mouth. He was not going to avoid this. Escape attempts were thwarted by security. The only saving grace is the singular choice handed to him. He would not play the role that required him to wear that too-long dress, veil, and shoes that would make any future escape attempts impossible! That's why he instead ends up in a role that causes the film's director to be upset and lambast staff about poor casting.

And Till the dragon does not care. Fuck that guy! He didn't want to be here.

Angrily chewing on a sandwich (the free meals are probably the only good thing about all this), he watches the director continue on his mad tirade through the studio, attempting to save production. Rather than hang around and find out how the director plans to fix filming, Till decides walking around the sets would be a better experience than listening to some guy yell at everyone. Perhaps his opportunity to ditch this place would show up, or maybe there is another exit somewhere since the main one is now heavily guarded due to his previous antics.

A walk through what should be just a set turns out to be a stroll through a very real forest. The poor-quality costume he received is not doing him any favors. Yet, this is just as fascinating as the conservatory, and this time, he has yet to cross paths with anyone who could ruin this experience for him. That's why he doesn't turn back, and delights himself with looking at the different vegetation and taking note of the foliage. It would be good to attempt to recreate all these on paper. He wants to. He feels inspired enough to draw, yet knows that inevitable guilt kills all motivation.

The next best thing is picking some plants to take back with him.

Gathering some stems, some with blossoms of various colors, and a few leaves, he only pauses collecting when the heat overwhelms him. The costume is stupid, and right then, he considers ditching it. That should make it more obvious that he does not want to go along with any of this. Unzipping it takes a bit of effort, but he manages, and it's when he starts stepping out of it, his legs get caught in fabric until he finds himself off balance. Arms flailing, he grabs onto the closest thing. Or someone. ] Fuck!

[myblacksorrow]

[ The part of the bride was a strange one, he thought. He knew things about being married and having wives. His guardian bought him for his own wife. What Ivan couldn't say was that he truly knew anything about it beyond that the concept existed. Pets didn't do anything like that.

So to find himself shoved into the role of a bride, complete with shoes, dress, and the accessories to go with it, he didn't fight it. From what he read about the scenario, his understanding of love or getting married didn't matter, since it was simply a tool to facilitate production.

Ivan was walking back and forth, trying to get use to the very strange shoes they gave him, his mind set on finding a way to move around in the ensemble without breaking his ankle. It was during this with his eyes downcast to watch what he was doing when he heard a voice and turned to reach his arms out to catch what was falling into him.

Without a second more of thought, Ivan scooped the thing... person? Up into his arms for the sake of balance on those high heels, he was still getting used to standing it. Luckily for him, he remained steady, biceps bulging in the white silk arm bands that gracefully laid in folds around them. And it was once he was stable and situation passed that he registered just who he had gathered into his arms.

The first blink or two was utterly blank, devoid of emotion or reaction other than faint surprise at being knocked into. Why was it him? How could it be him? He couldn't show the complex emotions that were trying to make sense of themselves in his hollow chest, so did what he always did. The more genuine, blank look melted into a comfortable, practiced grin.]

Are you alright?

[uptill]

[ His hand makes contact, then his fingers dig into white fabric, trying to get a grip and steady himself. All effort is unnecessary as strong arms lift him, and his immediate reaction is to attempt to make distance. The hand that sought to securely hold on to the stable form is now trying to push away from it, with Till forgetting why he reached out in the first place. There is a danger that he may be dropped, but that's not up for consideration when sudden closeness only instills instant discomfort.

He does not stop.

Until words are spoken in a familiar voice.

That's when Till stills, frozen in rising panic. He knows that voice. He knows it well. He has heard it countless times. He has heard it in song. He has heard it during his last performance. He heard it. He didn't listen to a plea. And he still hears it now. Often, when sleep eludes him, auditory hallucinations accompany him. There are familiar voices, mixed with unknown ones, but one person's voice is as constant as the images that flood his mind when he closes his eyes. That vivid red, bright enough to light a night sky ablaze. A red pool of blood at his feet.

He does not dare lift his gaze.

This cannot be real. This place has made him see things before. It has also created illusions so lifelike that he sometimes had to doubt his senses. Then why should this be any different? Someone who incurred a loss cannot return. The dead stay dead. Yet he cannot help but recall that meow meow mage speaking of medical treatment for the dead. It seemed silly then, ridiculous, and he even questioned her about it. Rather than receive a clear answer, he was told to find out for himself, and now he isn't sure if he wants to know. There is a horrible, nauseating feeling. It's guilt. Guilt for living, for being here. ]

You're fake... just disappear.

[ Yet this apparition is holding his weight. It's sturdy. Solid. His touch confirms that much. His hands press against the form he does not want to see. Until finally, he feels there is no other choice. Hesitantly, he lifts his gaze to look at him. Look at Ivan. ]

[myblacksorrow]

[ He didn't know what he was expecting Till to say or do, but that definitely wasn't it. The pushing and shoving was expected. The man in his arms was always full of fight. Till was known for his nature and his attitude. Ivan had tried to do what he could on his side to settle him and try to make his life easier, but it was an endeavor quickly let go of.

When he froze and refused to look at him, it twisted in his stomach something ugly. Logically, he understood why Till wasn't looking at him. He could imagine their last time seeing each other was still firm in his mind. As selfish as it was, Ivan was glad at least something of him stuck with Till.

The words were hurtful, but not in the sharp way Till's words could usually cut. So Ivan waits in silent, looking at the man in his arms until their eyes could meet. Ivan's face was as blank, robbed of any sorrow or mirth he could show for their reunion, a far more genuine expression for the sake of this impossibility. ]

If you do want me to put you down and leave, I'll go, but it will be slowly because these shoes are weird. Costuming has never given me things like this before.

[ Before Till could answer, Ivan does move to lower Till to the ground once again, letting him go once he was sure he would stand on his feet without falling.

He couldn't even feint surprise at Till rejection of his presence. It made sense. Ivan did pull a few inconceivably dumb stunts in order to make sure Till lived. Was this not just an evolution to what he deserved? It always happened this way. ]

[uptill]

[ A slow, deliberate tone is being used with him. Cautious as if he were some wild thing about to attack. How could he not lash out at this? Here, some weird apparition with a dead man's face holds him, talks to him, and now sets him down far too gently. He would have preferred to be dropped to the ground. Perhaps that shock would have made all this go away. He doesn't want to interact with someone he knows cannot be real. This man cannot be here.

Ivan is dead. Ivan died at his feet. He stood in a pool of water and blood. He saw the last glimmer of life leave those pitch black eyes. Ivan cannot be here now. There is no medical treatment for the dead. The dead remain dead. All this can only be an illusion. He should do something about his ever-worsening sleeping habits. It's not good for his mental health.

It's got him seeing things.

Feelings things. Things that should not be real.

Especially not—what the fuck kind of getup is that? Is that the thing they were offering him to wear before he opted for a different role? Why is he seeing him like this? Has he finally lost it? Maybe he is asleep now, which would explain why this all felt so real. Looking around their environment for an explanation, there is none. Perhaps he fell into one of those weird pods again?

Perhaps. Perhaps he isn't going to let go of this. It's the only familiar thing he has seen in a long time. The only vivid familiar hallucination in a long while. His hand grabs at the fabric of the dress's bodice. His nails dig into fabric. ] Costuming? What? Stop looking like that.

You're dead. That's why you cannot be real.

[myblacksorrow]

I assume I did die, yes, but the pain these high heels are giving me is also very real.

[ He supposes that answers one question hanging in his mind. Till remembered it vividly enough to hold it against him. Ivan had wondered what his reaction to the whole thing was. Although he was here, it was hard to tell what Till truly felt about the whole ordeal. Given the situation they were in, Ivan didn't want to ask those questions. It was a situation far away from the one they found themselves in at the moment.

Besides, he had started to realize that other 'humans' were not 'pets' in the same capacity they were. While Ivan wasn't the type to talk about himself, even innocuous mentions were alerting him that his understanding was not the same as what people here held.

As Till held onto him, Ivan's brows furrowed together, looking down at the way his nails drug at the fabric. ]

Are you planning to undress me, too? You must have learned some bad habits here.

[ Ivan's head turned, his arms dropping to the sides. Ever since he grew bigger and stronger than Till, he had given up fighting him, but the other pet never threatened to remove his clothes before. What an interesting first for their relationship. The dumb smile he gives Till spoke volumes about his contentment with this. The artist didn't come not immediately swinging. Ivan will take what wins he can get. ]

If I could stop looking like this, I would have changed it when we were kids. Unfortunately for the both of us, this continues to just be my face.

iii;

[laserguy]

[Somehow, every other space has mostly been taken and he's not about to squeeze into a seat that's already occupied by two people. Yeah, no, feels like something that would just lead to him getting squished and... he's kind of tired for stuff like that right now. So, there's appreciative look that flashes on the teen's face, Scott taking the offer to sit down next to Ivan in a manner that's mostly respectable.

Kind of squished, because that's how this place is, but he'll offer his bag of popcorn?? The mutant plots it between them anyway, before leaning forward a little to watch the movie with a low amount of interest.

He's kind of glad for the conversation instead.]

Huh? [Some genuine curiosity.] Are you saying that you're used to acting in movies?

[myblacksorrow]

[ The popcorn was being stared at with interest. Curiously, he picks up a single piece, looking it over and checking the texture with his fingers as if encountering it for the first time. ]

Not anything as grand as movies. I was in commercials and modeling brand deals. Interviews, too, I suppose.

[ Once he was thoroughly sure he investigated the popcorn, he popped it in his mouth, tasting it finally. The strange theater snack was far more interesting to him than his own body of works were. In exchange, Ivan offered up the gummy's that he had previously investigated before gaining his company, setting the open back down next to the popcorn. ]

The sort of work that's been happening here is nothing like what I'm used to.

[laserguy]

[Huh, dude's examining the popcorn rather carefully. Is he making sure it's the kind he likes?? Or something else? Somewhat odd, but Scott shrugs it off rather quickly, choosing instead to throw a few pieces of popcorn in his mouth without preamble. It's the buttery kind, nothing too special, but definitely good enough. Hopefully not laced with anything--]

Oh, so you're a model and stuff. [He nods, taking the explanation for what it is. He can see it, guess he's pretty good looking? Yeah. He definitely doesn't need to squint and tilt his head for that.] That's cool. This is my first time with... anything like this.

[Even though he's supposed to be prepared for it in the future? Maybe?? If he and the others want to repair human-mutant relations... they have to be public. A lot to think about, but luckily not fully right now, instead taking the gummy bear offered to him and also shoving that quickly in his mouth. Pretty good too, no notes.]

But uh, besides the porn industry, I don't think anyone is used to the stuff that's happened here. [He quirks a small smile.] You can say you hated it. I did.

[myblacksorrow]

[ Ivan looks to his new companion. Although his usual impassive expression doesn't change, that was an interesting thing to be told. He was allowed to express dissatisfaction with something work-related. Looking toward the screen for the moment of contemplation, he decides to wait until he truly knows if the feeling he got was 'dislike'. There were other things to question. ]

I have never heard that word before. Porn. Is that was all of that was?

[ The mild surprise in his tone sounded genuine, turning the term over in his head. Humans really did have a lot of colloquial terms he never learned in school. This might be more arduous than he anticipated. ]

Is it really as popular as this situation makes it seem?

[laserguy]

[There's genuine surprise behind Scott's eyes hearing that (not that it's easy to see behind those glasses). Huh, this guy has really never heard of porn before? Despite working in the entertainment industry and being here? Well, okay. Cool? It's easy to assume that he's new to the casino now, a situation that Scott is sympathetic about. It can be really difficult. It honestly was for him.

He seems to be handling it okay though?]

Really? You've never heard of porn before? It's just... explicit sexual stuff sold to people to jerk off and whatever. [He has a way with words.]

But yeah, it's pretty popular where I'm from. And definitely popular here.

[He snorts admitting that. Yeah. This place shows nothing but porn movies in the theater they have here. Sucks. What if a teen just wants to watch a stupid action film without someone's penis right in the middle of the screen? Impossible asks apparently.] They really made you star in this stuff without even really telling you, huh?

[myblacksorrow]

[ It was becoming increasingly apparent to him that among all the people he's met, the way Ivan knows the world to be was not the way other humans knew it. More than that, knowing the place he ended up in was extremely keen on this sort of thing also told him he ended up somewhere strange.

Well, Ivan was nothing if not adaptable. The information would be put away in his mind for later. ]

The Segyein had very specific desires for certain humans. I wasn't used for product production, so the most they taught me was anatomy and very scientific explanations of the reproductive system and it's uses.

[ After a moment, he considered the name and decided a more colloquial term probably was better. ]

The Aliens, I should say.

I!

[swordhardy]

[ From a pile of blankets across the way, a young man yawns, flopping an arm over before finally deciding to crawl out of bed. He isn’t the type to sleep in normally, but some of the productions he’s been dragged into have gone late on filming—nothing he can’t handle, but definitely not conductive to his usual 6AM routine.

A social creature, the man with a wild mane of long, dark hair that falls over his face as he crawls out of the bunk’s bedding asks after another lionish yawn, ]

What don’t you get? If it’s the science and math stuff, don’t think about it, just say the words. That’s what I do.

[ He stands to stretch, wandering toward the tiny kitchenette to paw around for something to eat. What he finds is a whole potato—he stares at it, shrugs, and then takes a bite as if it were an apple. ]

[myblacksorrow]

[ There is a moment when Ivan turns his head to look at Rokurou and all he can do is stare. The long hair and unkempt appearance was a look he hadn't experienced seeing for quite some time. All he may have done was move from one spot to another, but Ivan was noting the way he moved and the way he stood, like he was examining something familiar, yet completely unknown.

He had almost forgotten to answer the questions posed while staring so intently, his expression impassive even when he bites into the potato, despite how much something in his soul was slightly disturbed by the action. He's never seen a potato before. Are you supposed to pick up random things and put it in your mouth? Was that just something done here?? ]

A lot of the terminology and what's being asked. I don't even think the word 'sex' is being used in the way I understand it.

[ Ivan leans to the side on his arm, continuing to watch the man he was sharing a trailer with. He had seen him come in and out, but didn't really think they'd ever have time to speak to one another like this. ]

If it was just math and science, I would be much better off.

[swordhardy]

[ Cronch, cronch, cronch… he noisily chews on the potato while watching the other man. He doesn’t mind the staring, figuring that this new colleague is simply besotted with how handsome and charming he is—an understandable reaction, seeing as Mother Rangetsu birthed only good-looking sons.

Though his causal ease is stiffened somewhat as a new, vague fear forms. Haha, no… it can’t be another guy who doesn’t know what a butthole is, or that kissing is a thing people do, right? One strange little goblin running around with zero world knowledge is already enough. Two? Unlikely. Impossible. He can not explain what a sphincter is to two different men.

… but unfortunately for himself, Rokurou is both the brotherly sort and instinctually makes bad life choices. ]

Alright, what’s confusing you? Or, uh, what do you already know?

[ Maybe he’s just a shy virgin! Everyone starts somewhere. ]

[myblacksorrow]

[ Just from reaction alone, Ivan couldn't tell what he was in for. It was easy to notice the way he stiffened, but Ivan was adept at noticing little changes in the people he was paying attention to. Was it weird to say he was trying to count the pulses in his neck. This is other man even have those? Did he?

Oh, right. He got so lost in identifying the changes in his demeanor that he almost forgot to wonder why this man suddenly fears whatever answer Ivan was going to give him. Was this a scary subject somehow?? ]

Sex as I understand it is just the physical identifier of chromosomes, but the way it's being used almost sounds closer to a slang term for product production. The rest of it is uncomprehensible. What is a blowjob supposed to be? Or ... any of the other words.

Anal is a term having to do with the anus, but I don't understand what is supposed to be happening to it when they only refer to it with one word...

[ He could go on, but it's pretty clear he's completely clueless about nearly all terms having to do with sex. ]

[swordhardy]

[ At first, the dumbfounded expression on Rokurou’s face is because … physical identifier of what? He’s from a time and a place where science is lacking, not to mention he’s only been trained in one very specific area. What the hell are chromosomes? Something to do with chrome…? How is shiny silver related to anything?

Then it’s because—as feared. Another person with a huge gap. At least this one seems to understand what basic body parts are, which is more than he can say about the different weird raccoon he adopted (said weird raccoon would probably be offended if he knew that a guy who isn’t sure if the earth is round or not is thinking this about him). Basic knowledge is there but he’s definitely a virgin. Maybe a church virgin.

Rokurou sighs, polishes off his potato with one last cronch, and then crosses his arms over his chest. With an air of gravity, he explains, ]

When two people like each other very much, and want to feel good, they touch each other in different ways. Both a blowjob and anal are ways to do that.

[ A helpful demonstration: unfurling his arms, he holds up one hand and raises index finger (👆). ]

Imagine this is your dick. [ hm. he looks at the guy’s long legs and swaps from his index finger to his middle finger (🖕)] This one’s your dick. Then…

[ The other hand goes up, and he makes a circle with his index finger and thumb (👌) before holding both hands forward for the other to see. ]

Imagine someone you like—this is their asshole. When you’re doing anal, you fuck their ass.

[ Please continue to enjoy the demonstration of a finger being repeatedly inserted into the hole (👉👌)]

… it feels pretty good.