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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

b) costume fit and makeup

[redhairedturk]

[Reno remembers vaguely that he once said to some staff member that he knows how to handle makeup, since he needed to get dolled up for some missions, or because he likes to give his eyes some extra pop when going out to clubs.
But that was ages ago, and it's not even the same staff member that's now coming to rush towards him and drag him away to help with makeup since they are all short handed.

With a sigh, Reno eventually complies, because at least they promise a payout for his work, and so he grabs a kit and is led to the person who seems in desperate need of makeup and hair styling (which they clearly shouldn't let Reno do).

He's still shaking his head over the fact that he even ended up here, when he hears the guy calling for him, and that voice paired with that hair makes it unmistakably clear ...]

Zack?

[What's the puppy doing here, all alive and well ..?
But then he remembers Tseng's words and that they're all from different times. Yet, seeing him here makes something in Reno's chest feel heavy, still feeling like they abandoned him out there, just because they arrived that little bit too late.]

I'd ask what you're doing here, but I guess ya don't know, just like the rest of us.

[honorfelt]

(see, he was going to assume that he was there alone. why wouldn't he? if this was some manner of strange purgatory, he knew better than to presume he'd see familiar faces. but the surprise was more the familiar red head, zack actually recognized that voice and this man. reno?! he remembers that he should have been alive, he definitely should have been. cissnei had warned him and everything. gave him a means of escaping for a time with cloud, while the other man was not doing so well during his attempt to reach safety.

he almost wants to ask if that means any other people from back home were there, but it's better he didn't. he can find out in time, would later technically in one case on set.

okay. he'll have to ask about it later, if zack does wind up having a longer stay in this unusual place. the fact they can bring the dead back is already a surprise.) Reno! (it didn't matter, he didn't think it did, even if he smiles the way he used to. he could be here and then gone again, back off into the lifestream.)

I did try asking around, y'know? All they kept doing was telling me to get to makeup.

(as well as gave him questionable looks whenever he tried to ask about anything else, such as if they heard about a place called midgard. didn't seem like he could get any reasonable answers, but he takes it well and rolls with it. zack was supposed to be dead, that's the truth and reality of his situation. he knows he did pass on, yet that won't stop him from making the most of this from what little he can do.)

I woke up in one of those trailers earlier, heck I even got photographed by a bunch of people because I walked out in nothing but my underwear and that robe they gave me since I didn't have any clothes.

[redhairedturk]

[Reno catches himself a lot faster.
At first, he might've looked like he's seen a ghost, which - technically - isn't that far off from the truth, but he has seen many people come and go to this place in the few months that he's been here, so he should know better than to be surprised.

Zack however is a special case, and with everything that's been going on lately and the way his conscience kept gnawing away on him, Reno feels the urge to apologize for not being there in time.
However, he's not sure from what point in time Zack truly is, so mentioning his death might not be the best thing right from the get go.]

Yeah, welcome to the Golden Peacock. Normally it's like some sorta hotel, resort kinda thing, but every once in a while it tends to change to something completely different and expects everyone to participate,
[he gestures at the brush kit he's holding and the trolley case full of makeup]
Though it's always different, so this whole film setting is new to me, too.

[he huffs]
Oh yeah, everyone tends to arrive naked and only dressed in a robe, though I heard that these change all the time, too. What didya get?

[it's easy to just chat. Pretend like they are back in Midgar, between missions and just hanging out. But it's far from the truth.]

[honorfelt]

(if he did apologize, zack might have even told him that he didn't have to. what happened was what happened. cissnei even tried. she gave them the means to get out of there, it's just a pity it didn't work out the way that everyone would have liked. weren't they all rooting for him to live? those that knew him, anyway. they did everything that they could have while hoping for the best, with some likely knowing that there was no way zack would live.

so he won't mention it, he doesn't know if reno does know what happened. he doesn't even know tseng is there, nor does he know rude is and a lot more than just them. but it doesn't stop him, not from being who he used to be. talking like they used to. going over things, while rude would have back then more than likely stood by almost seeming uninterested in these two chatter boxes talking.

a resort, huh? zack's brows raised in response, that he didn't expect. he knew about films, but not about acting in them necessarily, since this wasn't a requirement for his work in the field.)

Jeez, you'd think that it would stick with one setting, right? Sounds like it's confusing.

(because zack can admit one thing to himself, it sounds complicated to keep up with. not even from him waking up in some trailer and everything else involved. whoever comes up with this has a sick sense of humor, he can admit that to himself while his gaze goes from the makeup tray back to reno.)

Oh, me? I got some leopard print robe and matching tighty-whitey's, near had everything hanging out from it. Can say it chaffed since it didn't feel that comfortable.

(yeah, that. sounds right for zack, focusing on the less negative things that could have come from the circumstances. the paparazzi must have been having a field day with him, trying to at least hide the "goods" enough.)

[redhairedturk]

[Reno chuckles, and shakes his head, leaning against the table he is supposed to place the makeup on. Clearly he is in no rush to do his supposed job, not when it's the puppy that's beaming up at him.

Yeah, he really can't be here for too long, if he's still kind of excited to see everything happening.
At least this time, as far as Reno has seen so far, there is no immediate danger. Besides starring in bad porn, that is. Which .. brings hilarious pictures into his head, imagining Zack stumbling and fumbling his way through it all, because he doubts that Zack has any sort of experience ...]

Oh yeah, that's probably gonna happen a whole lot more.
Not the whole waking up in robes thing, but .. yeah, let's just say this place is a little loose with morals. Or clothes. Or anything, really.
Don't know how much you've seen or learned yet, but ... [He normally has no trouble talking about these things; hell he brags about it all the time. But with Zack looking up at him all wide eyed and innocent, Reno feels like he is literally about to kick a puppy.] you're expected to have lots of sex here. And they mean lots of it. And they will make you do it, if you refuse.

[honorfelt]

(zack isn't going to rush him, truly, someone that can fill him in on what's going on is helpful. seems like that falls on reno, but it's not like he knows everything. as expected? he is actually a virgin. his experience falls mostly with when he was on dates with aerith, but they never went past a certain point. maybe he should have before he left off to nibelheim.

like one of those soldiers that leaves his partner after a final night of passion, but they didn't know that would have been the last time she would see him. that he wouldn't see her again after that, too. it's not that zack is clueless, but being inexperienced didn't help his case. the resort is going to throw more at him for that. perhaps even give him a worse time for that.

but at the same time, it's zack. he'll manage, he has to. he isn't bad at rolling with the punches, and he has his own way of taking care of himself. which is why when reno mentions more about the nature of the resort, those vivid blue eyes widen. wait, what? did he just hear that right?

that it's sex or suffer the consequences? what kind of resort is this!? he almost wants to ask if it's a dream, but no, he shouldn't. this isn't a dream. he's tried that earlier with pinching himself and everything before stepping out of that trailer that he came from.)

You're kidding right? (but that's issue two, reno can crack jokes and have a good time like any person. heck, like zack can even, but he seemed too serious for it to be a joke. which means, yes, he did look like a kicked puppy for a second there.) Great, here I thought getting photographed everywhere was going to be the biggest of my worries.

(he's going to be a terrible porn star....)

[redhairedturk]

[Reno wishes he had better news for Zack, but unfortunately it's not the case. On the contrary; there are probably a few more things that he should tell him sooner rather than later.]

Yeah, no. Not kidding this time.
The good news: these paparazzi are gonna vanish alongside all this here, whenever the resort thinks that things should go back to "normal",
[He gestures the quotation marks, because what really can count as normal in this place?]
However the whole sex thing stays. Apparently you turn to stone when you don't participate enough.
Oh, and ... Didya get your tattoo yet?

[After all suit flares are also a thing. And those can happen thanks to the resort at all times, not just when they're not fucking around.

He watches Zack's reaction to determine how distraught the other already is, before he keeps dumping more things onto him.
Like, who else is here ...]

[honorfelt]

(he'll....turn to stone if he doesn't participate enough? now that makes zack blink. what kind of resort is this? the answers aren't there, but it's alarming. honestly, it's difficult to forget zack had been sweet on only one girl. that despite his flirty charm, that he wasn't going around pulling women on a whim to sleep with them. not even to sleep around while he almost sinks into his chair at the idea.

damn it. he was hoping he might have caught a little break, seems like that's not the case. going from having had died to now living in a sex resort? that's not an easy adjustment. especially not whenever they picked out of the crowd from back home the one virgin around. what about emotional attachments? zack isn't certain if he could do it without it, without getting attached to someone. because that's always been him. there had to be a connection, and he wasn't going around jumping the bones of whoever was around.

it only sounds more complicated, but he's not sure what reno means by tattoo. he didn't wake up to one. only his body carrying a number of bullet scars and an assortment of others. the first one was a given, the second too, he did spend a lot of time out there on the front lines. and it wasn't like sephiroth went easy on him.)

I didn't see a tattoo when I woke up, might be because they haven't gone done with setting up things for me?

(he'll keep it in mind, he doesn't know what else the resort might toss at him in his fledgling days. not yet. probably better he did run into reno first, at least before his future meeting with a certain flower girl....)

[redhairedturk]

[Reno hums and nods, figuring that Zack might still be too new here to already have a tattoo and suit designated to him. Still, won't hurt to explain that bit to him, too.

So he quickly turns around and lifts the shirt he's wearing , exposing his lower back. A diamond suit tattoo is tattooed right over his tailbone, in a faint, pale red and surrounded by what can be either be seen as water color splashes, or blood splatter.
He turns back around to look at Zack.]

You get assigned a suit once they decide that you're gonna be a permanent guest, and you get a mark like this somewhere on your body. If you keep having sex, it's all fine and dandy, but if ya don't, then that mark gets literally dark, and nasty, giving you side effects depending on what suit you are, until you have sex.
So yeah, better get used to the idea.

[he shrugs, personally not having too much trouble with the whole concept, especially since he's spending every night sharing a room with Rude, anyway.]

There's also a little more to it, like some game that you can play, but I think that's a bit much for now.
Ya already look like a confused puppy anyway.

[honorfelt]

(on one hand, the tattoo suits reno. maybe not the tramp stamp style, but it works? zack does hope it doesn't do anything like that to him, he might wind up having a heart attack if it lands somewhere erogenous on his body. luckily for zack, that won't be in his future. he will, however, have to deal with it in an interesting spot even for him depending on what it gives the man.

who knows what deck he can be shuffled into, zack sure doesn't know, he only just arrived and did seem to in fact be a confused dog, as reno pointed out. though zack himself snorts. he'll likely figure out something for his own suit when he crosses that bridge. who knows what it might do. nobody can even say that the house would go easy on him due to his nature, he's exactly the kind of guy that it would want to screw with more.)

I think I can wait for the rest of it, yeah?

(getting him up to speed would take longer, sure, but he's managed okay for being stuck performing sexual acts on camera this time. likely better he wasn't here for other issues that were bound to happen.)

But I get what you mean enough, the idea of winding up with card suit marks designating us as playing a game is already confusing.

(strange too, if he's more honest.)

[redhairedturk]

Yeah, the whole concept is something, so, if you'll really stay here, we got enough time to explain the details. For now, just know that you're expected to perform, sometimes even if it's not your own choice,

[He gets a little more serious, and as he gets a scold from some staff member to get a move on with the make up, he finally tries and match a foundation to Zack's skin.]

You sometimes won't be able to pick the time or the partner, so beware. Or get influenced to be extra horny. So it's all a bit dubious, if you're asking me,

[A fact that Reno isn't a fan of either. He's maybe not the nicest of guys, but even he has his principles, and consent is a big one.]

But, if you want some good news, you're not alone in here? There's some more familiar faces besides my beautiful one.