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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

[tekkenseisai]

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

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

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

[memori3s]

I think some guests are looking for one.

[ Or at least, some people seemed more restless than others over trying to locate an exit. But based on how distressed this girl sounds, it seems she'd been spirited away in the middle of some pretty important task. ]

...time flows differently here.

[ Minato slides off the bed and hops to his feet, rummaging around in his belongings. ]

Whoever you were with before, they might not even realize you're gone. When you get back, maybe time hadn't passed at all.

[ It might seem fantastical to others, but... he'd seen his share of weird time shenanigans even before landing at the Golden Peacock, making it easy for Minato to believe.

Eventually, he finds what he was looking for and pulls a gray pea coat out from his pile of clothes, holding it out to her. Just in case, of course, since that sheer robe she's in is, well... It's sheer. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ Time flows differently ...?

[ He seems to be telling the truth - or at least he believes what he's saying - but that's ... well, it's an outlandish idea, but it's certainly not impossible. Time is relative to the observer's perception, so it could theoretically move at a different rate here ... she just doesn't know how such a thing would happen.

[ An incredibly strong cognitive distortion, maybe, but if this was in the Cognitive World, shouldn't she be in her "Queen" suit?

[ Before she can chase that thought further, though, she's pulled back to reality by Minato holding out a coat towards her. After a moment's hesitation ... ]

Thank you ...

[ The robe definiely sheer, and also short enough that it barely went past her upper thighs. She felt a lot less exposed with the added coverage of the coat, and she needed every scrap of comfort she could get right now. ]

Has there been any proof of that? Of time moving differently, and people being able to return to the moment they left?

[memori3s]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ ... ]

Maybe someone you know is already here.

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

[tekkenseisai]

[ Makoto listens attentively, nodding as she processes each statement and hugging the borrowed coat tightly around herself. It's not the iron-clad reassurance she'd been hoping for, but it's more than she had a moment ago. ]

Maybe ...

[ She's not sure how she feels about the idea that she could find her friends here. She doesn't like the idea of her friends being mysteriously dragged here, disoriented and afraid, with no way of returning home. On the other ... it would be nice not to face this alone.

[ Though, even without them, she wasn't really alone, was she?

[ She doesn't know Minato, but despite the rude awakening, he was still offered up information to help her get her bearings and gave her his coat. Maybe he was a little disconcertingly blase about their situation, but he didn't have to do any of that and the fact that he had said a lot about him. ]

Thank you again. For the coat, and for putting up with my barrage of questions. This is all been so disorienting that I realize I never even gave you my name. I'm Makoto Niijima.

[ She bows her head slightly, offering a more formal greeting. ]

[memori3s]

[ Perhaps Makoto will soon learn that Minato is not just disconcertingly blasé about their situation, but disconcertingly blasé about many things in life. ]

It's fine.

[ While Minato didn't have as many questions when he'd first arrived, he was the sort to accept bizarre things like weird haunted sex hotels without batting an eye. The formal greeting, however, does compel him to return the bow out of habit, so he dips his head in return.

Makoto though, huh... That makes her the second Makoto he'd come across here. And speaking of other Makotos -- no, surely it was a coincidence? On the other hand, what did he have to lose if the answer to said coincidence was no? ]

The name "Kurusu Akira," does it mean anything to you?

[ He'd mentioned a "Makoto" when Minato asked him about the Phantom Thieves, but Akira never included a surname. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ !!! ]

Yes. Kurusu-san is a friend of mine. [ A close one, judging by how quickly she'd perked up. ] Is he here?

[memori3s]

[ It's coming back to him. Student council president. Smart. Motorcycle Persona.

Minato nods. ]

I think he's been here for a few months now.

[ And he's apparently somewhere out there, running around after getting strong-armed into assisting on sets, or so Minato last heard. ]

...I asked him about his friends once, and he'd mentioned a "Makoto," so...

[ A complete stab in the dark, but it seems to have paid off! ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ Even though she would undoubtedly be glad to see him, hearing that he's been stranded here for several months is upsetting. ]

Is he alright?

[memori3s]

[ No one's ever truly "all right" at the Golden Peacock, but, ]

Yeah.

[ There is one thing that makes these unfortunate circumstances a little more bearable. ]

He has people looking out for him.

[ Perhaps the concern wasn't just due to waking up in a suspicious trailer, but also due to any information imparted to Makoto through her watch. Minato would also be concerned for any of his old teammates after learning they'd landed someplace encouraging physical intimacy like there's no tomorrow. ]

[tekkenseisai]

I'm happy to hear that.

[ The concern was definitely a confluence of factors. The way she woke up here and the information the watch provided her with both alarming, but all of her friends had dealt with far more than their fair share of suffering. The thought of any of them being trapped somewhere that forced them into compromising situations was deeply upsetting.

[ In specific, Akira had an uncanny ability to find connections with the people around him, but he also had a habit of retreating into inwards. It's not hard to imagine him isolating himself ... she's glad he seemingly hasn't. ]

I'll need to find him as soon as I can. And any of my other teammates that might have wound up here.

[memori3s]

[ He knows at least two of them are definitely here. ]

...Ann and Ryuji? You'll probably run into them sooner or later.

[ The Golden Peacock is... huge, sprawling, massive, and yet it's just small enough for people to run into familiar faces.

Minato hops off his bed again to wander over to the window. He draws the curtain back a little to check if the patrolman is gone and -- nice. Coast is clear. But on second thought, maybe Makoto isn't keen on wandering around in a cost without pants? ]

...are you hungry? I can have someone bring food before you look for everyone else.

[ Because he is going to make sure that she gets something from the Red Cardinal! Guaranteed to be safe to eat! Unlike food from the other establishments, which Minato learned the hard way. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ He'll see the same mixed emotions bloom across her face as soon as he mentions Ann and Ryuji, even if she doesn't bombard him with another wave of questions. If they were in any kind of immediate danger, he wouldn't be mentioning their names so casually ... or at least that's what she's choosing to tell herself to stave off a fresh wave of panic.

[ Seeing that their mysterious onlooker has seemingly moved on helps with that, too. As to the offer of food ... ]

Would that be alright? I would hate to incovenience you any more than I already have.

[ She and the others had been exploring a Palace yesterday, and her body was still recovering from the exertion. She jus hadn't realized how hungry she was until her attention was pointed in that direction given everything else going on. ]

[memori3s]

Yeah. It's fine.

[ Minato hums with a thoughtful sound. ]

I'm just paying it forward.

[ It's what Kazuya would have done, and it's what Kazuya did upon Minato's initial arrival at the Golden Peacock.

Fortunately, Minato's rank means he has a decent stash of chips. It helps not having to buy basic amenities for himself, so he has no qualms about tapping away on his watch to place an order from the Red Cardinal.

A little while later, here's a knock on the trailer's door. Minato gets up to wedge himself in the doorway, accept the paper bag of food, all before pulling the door closed again. He holds the paper bag out to Makoto, where she'll find a freshly-made beef bowl, utensils, and some napkins. ]

[tekkenseisai]

[ While Makoto doesn't know who Kazuya is ... she can see why Minato gets along with Akira. That kind of casual thoughtfulness reminds her a lot of him.

[ She passed the time between the order and its delivery by experimenting with the watch fastened to her wrist. It looked like some sort of smart watch, and she had hoped that she might be able to find more information about the resort itself once she figured out how to clear the "welcome" message ... and she certainly found something.

[ She hadn't expected to find anything truly useful - if whoever was in charge was trying to keep people on the premises, why volunteer information that might help them escape - but what she did find has her slowly turning deeper shades of red with each new page she scrolls through. ]

What on Earth is this place ...?

[ It's not a question directed at him, or anyone, really, she just ... can't quite wrap her head around what she's reading, and now she's wondering if there had been some ulterior motive to the resort staff placing the two of them in a trailer specifically, and what her friends have had to endure ...

[ Calling it "overwhelming," is putting it mildly.

[ When the food arrives, she accepts the bag and quickly offers her thanks - grateful to have something to focus on that wasn't the myriad of thoughts swirling through her head as much as she was for the food itself. ]

[memori3s]

[ Makoto's already doing much better than Minato! He hadn't read a thing on his watch when he'd first arrived, but others were more than happy to share information while helping him get settled. ]

Yeah. It's a little weird here.

[ "A little weird" might be a bit of an understatement, considering how one of the first things Makoto witnessed was some person with a chicken head.

Minato's gone back to rifling through the pile of his belongings, checking to see what did or didn't make it over to his temporary quarters. He reaches into it and pulls out two dolls: one of a white dog and one of a black cat. Good. So those made it over after... ]

People here are pretty understanding though. They try to look out for each other when they can.

[ He goes back to exploring the pile of miscellaneous items as he speaks, though he pauses briefly with a small frown as he remembers one thing that might be important to know. ]

Oh... If you don't choose to play, the House has its ways of making you participate. So... it's helpful to find people you're comfortable with.

[tekkenseisai]

[ She appreciates the fact that he's willing to give her the unvarnished truth, but hearing something like that stated so matter-of-factly is unsettling. ]

I see.

[ It's all she can muster after swallowing her mouthful of food. Instead of going in for another bite, she just ... stares down at the bowl in her hands for a few seconds, trying to gather her thoughts. ]

There really isn't anyway around this, is there ...?

[ At least not for the time being ... until she connects with her friends, and they find some way through this together like they always have. ]

[memori3s]

[ Makoto gets a shake of the head out of Minato. ]

Doesn't seem like it.

[ Even now, Minato doesn't quite understand the way suit marks worked. They had the ability to affect a person's mood, even their their thoughts, but the effects seemed to vary from person to person. ]

You'll get a mark that helps you see how frequently you need to have sex. But some people try to stay ahead of it by doing it regularly with people they're comfortable with.

[ Otherwise... a person might find themselves in an unfavorable or unfortunate situation.

For now, Minato goes back to digging around until he pulls a couple other things out of the pile: a blue and white raglan shirt and a pair of shorts. Good enough for now.

He returns heads back to Makoto and holds both out to her. ]

This is all I have right now, but... you can borrow these if you want to look around outside.

[tekkenseisai]

[ She listens to what Minato is saying ... about the mark, about finding people that she's comfortable with, and "staying ahead," but she doesn't say anything in response. All of this is so far outside the realm of her experience that all she can't do much more than process it -- or at least attempt to.

[ It's just ... hard to grapple with the idea that her first time being with anyone might be in a place like this, under circumstances like these.

[ She doesn't realize she's zoned out until Minato is standing in front of her, offering her a shirt and shorts to give her something more substantial than the robe she'd woken up in. ]

Thank you, Arisato-kun. For the information, the food, and for this ... I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you so much.

[ Perhaps she doesn't need to apologize - Minato doesn't seem like someone who'd hold this against her, or anyone else who needed help - but he's still a perfect stranger.

[ She sets the beef bowl down on the table next to her and reaches out to accept the clothes, hesitating briefly to say: ]

I apologize for not eating more. It's very good, and I don't mean to waste your money ...

[ The more she understands about this place and what she might encounter, the less of an appetite she has. ]

[memori3s]

[ Minato shakes his head as he hands over the clothes. ]

It's okay. I had plenty saved.

[ Two months was enough time to save up a decent stash of chips. Definitely helps that he hasn't had to spend them on things like basic toiletries.

He should... probably reach out to Akira about Makoto, but the chances of Akira being commandeered into helping on one of the various sets is pretty high. Bouncing from them early would result in a heavy account penalty, and knowing that Akira might bail immediately upon hearing Makoto was here -- maybe best to hold off for now. ]

...you can think of it as me paying Akira back.

[ Since he'd been pretty helpful, too, when Minato was new.

With that, he goes back to glancing over all of his belongings. Surely, if he couldn't find the photo strips he'd taken with Kotone, that means they were still stuck on his wall, right? ]

...by the way, is your Persona really a motor cycle?