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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

[paperpusher]

[Great, so he's good to go. Natori ducks back into the bathroom for a second just to wet a wad of the toilet paper, then pops back out to find his victim-patient has just trotted over the glass with no hesitation. Classic ayakashi behavior, honestly.

Natori holds back until he's sure Rokurou is done flinging glass all over the place, then carefully picks his way across a safe path to the chair.]

Yes, [he says bluntly, which is rich coming from the guy whose fault it was, then steels himself. He doesn't doubt Rokurou when he says to just yank, but he does have to figure out how to best protect himself when he does it, since he's not a freakish ayakashi. After a moment, he shrugs the skimpy robe off of his shoulders to get the slack necessary to wrap a hand up in it. The lizard is visible on his shoulder, just watching the proceedings. The tie of this robe is doing the monumental effort of keeping the whole thing from falling down entirely.] Alright, here goes. Three, two--

[On "two" he braces his free hand against Rou's bloody forehead and yanks the glass out. He tosses the upsettingly large shard into the nearby wastepaper basket (and confirms there's no waste paper in it while he's at it. Shame.)

Then he presses the wet wad of toilet paper against the nasty head wound. Progress!]

[swordhardy]

[ Rokurou is immediately distracted from the process of having glass yanked out of his skull. His gaze snaps over the shadow of—… a lizard…? Dumbfounded, he stares, blinks, and then begins to worry that he really has suffered some brain damage. Why does it seem to have moved a little? Is that his imagination? Is it just a tattoo? Why would a hot blonde get a random black lizard tattoo?

Splat. Some blood spits from the wound after the glass is drawn. Pain is something Rokurou is accustomed to; he only winces a little. With a wad of toilet paper sticking to his bloody forehead, he looks up at the other man, finally asking the question that’s needed an answer for a while now— ]

Why did you attack me?

[ Surely it can’t be because he thought someone was going to snatch his girlfriends… girlfriends who, judging by his sudden bout of violence, may have been extremely correct to leave. A good face can only cover up so much. ]

[paperpusher]

[Natori's only reaction to the spurt of blood is mild distaste; not like he's grossed out by the volume, but more like he doesn't want to get it on his fingers. And-- okay, maybe a little bit because he knows he's the one who caused the injury in the first place, and while it's not like he wasn't perfectly justified in jumping to conclusions, this guy has not killed him in revenge yet, so. Natori won't do anything so strong as apologize, but he can at least explain.]

...I thought you were attacking me first.

[After a moment, the sick lizard tattoo scurries down across his pec and back under the edge of the skimpy robe with a wet slithering sound. Rokurou can probably still track its progress through the gauzy fabric if he squints.]

I'm an exorcist, so it wouldn't be the first time. [He gestures at Rokurou with his free hand as if to encompass his obvious non-humanness, leaving the first time something like you charged at me to kill me merely implied.] ...Well, maybe the first time with a flower pot.

[swordhardy]

[ Ah, okay. It moved. That’s definitely a sign of brain damage.

He snaps back to reality at the word exorcist. His expression crumples, going from somewhat dazed from blood loss to the nose wrinkle of disgust after finding a smear of dog poop on the bottom of your shoe. Dog poop might be better—exorcists are a pain in the ass, and that was before a particular one rolled into his life here. His history is entrenched in it, his journey back home involved dealing with them, and now… he’s been assaulted with bathroom products twice. ]

Ugh… I should’ve known.

[ But… wait? Rokurou pauses, brightening with sudden realization. There’s a certain other exorcist here that gives him zero face as ~ayakashi~, claiming that he doesn’t count and snorting in derision at the fact that he’s only three years old by daemon standards. This exorcist, on the other hand… Rokurou puffs up and flashes a grin, showing off his sharpened teeth with a sudden burst of good cheer. ]

It’s okay, I get it. I am pretty threatening and intimidating. Only natural for an exorcist like you to get scared.

[ From nose wrinkle to “:>” in less than two minutes. ]

[paperpusher]

[That expression-- stepping in dog shit-- is about what he expects when he introduced himself as an exorcist to an ayakashi. It's the natural order of things, like cute girls screaming in excitement when they see him or hungover dudes needing to pee first thing in the morning. But there's a difference between the general dislike for exorcists and actual murderous malice, and Natori isn't getting any of the latter. Especially not when Rokurou starts talking up how very frightening he is. Man, why do so many ayakashi always insist that they're a big deal? At least Natsume's cat can actually do something, when he's not being a lazy drunk.]

Mhm. Very intimidating.

[He flicks Rokurou's forehead.]

[swordhardy]

[ ‼️ You… flick the daemon? You flick the daemon on the forehead? Rokurou’s expression scrunches back into something that can only be called petulant with lips pursed, brows furrowed, and cheeks a bit flushed.

He sulkily rubs his forehead where the crime took place. ]

Well, not right now.

[ He’s covered in blood and toilet paper! Of course he isn’t intimidating!!! This isn’t how he usually looks, at all!

No longer bleeding out with glass lodged in his forehead, he finally limps his way over to the bathroom to pee. He gives Natori a squint over his shoulder before closing the door, suspicious, ]

Can I piss, or are you gonna try to attack me when my pants are down?

[paperpusher]

Only if you lunge at me again, [he says, maybe a little defensively (if he says it sarcastically it's a joke and therefore not admitting fault?). But he's saying it to the closed door anyway, as if he's some sort of peeping tom attacking innocent ayakashi as they use the toilet! But... Natori wouldn't put that past a lot of exorcists, and Natori did crack his head open, so... Maybe he can't blame Ro for being on edge.

Natori looks back at the mess he's made of the trailer. He's not the neatest guy in the world, but he probably can at least pick up the glass so he doesn't cut his own feet open...]

--And see if you can find a dustpan while you're in there!

[By the time Ro comes out, Natori has picked up the largest shards, at least the ones that he can reach by standing on safe ground and carefully leaning over to pick out the big pieces.]

[swordhardy]

[ Ro peeks out from a crack in the door before stepping back into the belly of the trailer, wary that the other man will assault him with toilet paper in another spike of rage. But he seems perfectly innocent, checking out the shards of glass all over the floor, so the daemon returns with a small brush and dustpan in hand. Both of which he passes to Natori, because this was his fault! ]

Who are you, anyway? Other than an exorcist. [ he slides into the booth against the wall and starts plucking glass from his poor feet, ] And who were you looking for?

[ He’s made a lot of assumptions, he realizes. Maybe it wasn’t a girlfriend? Though those names had sounded distinctly feminine. ]

[paperpusher]

[Natori takes the dustpan without ego or argument. He spends a lot of his time crouched on the ground preparing spell circles, so he thinks nothing of doing so here, squatting down un-self-consciously despite his flimsy little robe dangerously close to showing off the goods. He's aware of Ro standing behind him, but the truth is he's better positioned to retaliate like this if Ro does try to attack him-- it wouldn't be ideal, but with Ro busy picking glass out of his feet he should have enough warning to get another batch of tp up if need be to protect him as he scratched out a spell circle on the ground. He does keep half of his attention focused on Ro as he gathers up the smaller shards, especially when he says:]

I'm Natori. [just in case the ayakashi here recognize his clan name; after a beat when that doesn't seem to be the case, he adds] I was trying to reach my familiars. Something seems to be blocking them.

[swordhardy]

[ Nope—there’s not a single twitch of recognition for his name. Rokurou continues to pluck shards of bloody glass from his feet, a little bored, while listening to the other man. By all accounts he should have demanded that Natori do this too, but that’s too risky. What if he turns out to be a feet guy?

He does look up at the comment about familiars. ]

Oh… are they animal familiars, like cats or dogs? [ he shrugs, ] They take away all of our stuff on arrival. They’re probably back in your house looking for you.

[paperpusher]

[Ro can keep his bloody nasty feet to himself, but if Natori needs to pretend to be into it to avoid having to pluck glass out... he'll at least consider it for a second.]

No, they're all humanoid. [But it isn't weird that Ro would ask; he knows some guys with weird tapir things or crows as their familiars.] So they're not really "stuff," but.

[He doesn't like picturing his shiki freaking out about his absence, so instead he dumps the contents of the dustpan into the trash with a little more oomf than strictly necessary.]

Who's "they"? The ones taking things away.

[swordhardy]

[ … so they are girlfriends? Though, Rokurou is not unfamiliar with exorcists enslaving malakhim to do their bidding, and isn’t a fan. He merely wrinkles his nose again as a piece of bloody foot glass tinks into the trash. ]

The house and resort staff. They’ve had my sword for over a year… tch, and I can’t find where they’re hiding it at all. I don’t know how much power the staff have, but the house is the boss around here.

[ He huffs, annoyed, leaning back now that he’s satisfied that his feet are mostly fine. ]

Before you ask — no, I haven’t ever seen it in person. I don’t think anyone has.

[paperpusher]

The "house," huh. [Natori poked at his beeping Watch this morning just enough to make it shut up, and so he's done little more than skim the rules of the game. That's still enough to get the gist: they're in some ayakashi's domain and have to play some sort of game involving cards and, uh, sex, which probably explains the skimpy robe. So now he has a name for the ayakashi in charge. And also some idea of a timeframe.] So it's been that long? That's annoying. 

[Not for Ro on a personal level, but for what it means that as powerful an ayakashi as him hasn't been able to sort out where his sword is, much less find a way out of here. He really, really hopes his shiki aren't losing their minds.]

...Oh, so they're the ones who took my clothes, then? How do I get ahold of some shoes?

[Shoes take priority over pants if only because of all the glass around the room.]

[swordhardy]

There should be a place for you to get clothes somewhere. They always have a spot for new guests to grab a few things.

[ Rokurou turns to look out the back window of their trailer, because that spot is usually outside of the arrival accommodations but not held too far—and his gaze lands on the toilet paper still clinging to the glass like festive window clings.

Unbeknownst to him, that reporter is still trying to get a peek into their trailer. He’s currently lurking right outside the door, shoving his beak along the bottom crack, trying to sniff out what’s going on inside. More domestic abuse? Make-up sex? The people have to know!

Back to Rokurou. He points. ]

What’s with the toilet paper?

[paperpusher]

[A place nearby, but apparently still outside, given the direction Rokurou is looking. Annoying... Strange that they would go through all this trouble of setting people up in these movie star trailers and then make them walk barefoot out on the ground to find real clothes. Unless he's supposed to throw a tantrum, ask if they know who he is and demand that some PA bring him clothes and a latte? As if Natori would ever do something like that, he thinks, ignoring that if he had succeeded at summoning his shiki he definitely would have sent one of them out to grab clothes for him.

Anyway. Rokurou is asking the valid questions about his TPing the inside of his own honeywagon.]

Oh, I guess you didn't notice before. There was someone sneaking around outside trying to take photos.

[He says it as he's unrolling another long stream of toilet paper off of the roll, as if he truly thinks that's the question Rokurou is asking. He tears off the toilet paper and makes one quick snapping motion like he's cracking a whip, and the paper obligingly smacks itself up against the underside of the door before plastering over the crack. Go away, birdie.]

Also, the Natori clan specializes in paper magic. You didn't happen to see any notepads or anything around here, did you?

[He would love to get his hands on literally any other paper product.]

[swordhardy]

[ No, he hadn’t seen the paparazzi, nor is that what he’s referring to. But watching Natori unroll toilet paper and use a spell to slap it against the bottom of the door silences any questions pretty quickly. He’s well aware that exorcists use spells, and who is he to judge someone’s clan specialty? ]

… no, but you can find that somewhere for sure.

[ Rokurou sighs before gingerly getting to his feet, deciding that they have no other choice but to leave the honeywagon for clothes, paper, and potentially a medic to make sure there’s no stray glass lodged into his skull. Without any further ado, he slams his bloody foot into trailer door, effectively sending the reporter still nosing at its cracks flying. Evidentially, this daemon has no problem strutting around outside with his tits out. ]

Alright, come on, let’s get you some clothes and paper. Follow me. No point in being shy around here.