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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

this is the greatest sentence i've ever laid eyes upon

[izanagis]

[He doesn't mind the outfit. Doesn't mind the wig, either. Doesn't even really seem to mind the threat to his bank account, so much, and certainly doesn't bat an eye at the choice of scene partner.

But.

Did it have to be vampires?

And yet, Yu can't deny that it's weirdly fitting, given some recent conversations... but still. He doesn't get the appeal -- not really. Not the blood part, at least. In any case, they're here now, and once he sees that it's Kazuya he's paired up with, he starts to feel like he can really let loose. Unfortunately the script was pretty loose, too: if Yu recalls correctly, the major dialogue direction was [ADD A SEXY DOUBLE ENTENDRE] and that's not really a lot to go on.

...

So. Ad-libbing it is, he guesses.]

We meet at last. [This is absolutely not his specialty. So he sort of just goes all in on the drama -- and holds his sheathed sword out to show for it.] I'm here to finally bring your reign of evil to an end.

[belheir]

[Ad-libbing it is.

Yu is summarily dramatic, so Kazuya rises from the throne with an equally dramatic flutter of his cape, tossing the glass and the liquid (he assumes is juice of some kind) to the floor where it shatters in an equally dramatic fashion.]

You think you'll be able to match my power? That you stand any modicum of a chance? If you give in now, I'll make it easier on you. There's no need to waste either of our time.

[Does... Does that feel sufficiently evil vampire-y? Kazuya hopes so. He'll even outstretch his hand to Yu, to make it more convincing.]

[izanagis]

[Woah. Kazuya plays this part incredibly well...

Yu will have to step up his game.

He's given plenty of speeches in the face of real evil. This should be a cinch. He just has to channel that Leader intensity...]

I'll never submit to evil, and I'll never submit to you! I'll fight to the ends of the earth...so get ready, Mistress of Darkness. You'll have to take me the old-fashioned way.

[belheir]

[The only experience that Kazuya has ever had with a real vampire is Kudlak, and unfortunately for him, there's just no way in hell he'll be able to channel that sort of freak behaviour. The best he has now is to lean into those movies and shows he's watched with them, the ones where they're a little more refined. Maybe he's channelling more... Belial? Though the scene itself should probably lend a little more Jezebel.

It's these thoughts that go through his head as Yu continues to hold his weapon out in "defiance" towards him.

A slow blink, a small quirk of his lip that looks too amused to be anything but genuine for a split second before it turns more sharp, more wicked.]

Oh, you'll submit to me, alright. Like all who have come before you have. None have the power to stop me, not even you.

[The gap between them closes. A few steps, before Kazuya teleports in the remaining distance, face close to Yu's, warm breath ghosting against his lips... He has seconds to react, of course. To make it believable before Kazuya moves to try and twist his arm behind his back. They're going to fight, right? Just a little bit! Just for fun! Kazuya knows his strength, of course. There's never going to be any real intent to hurt Yu.

However, his voice is quiet, grin much more obvious though still sharp and fanged. Enough for a camera to catch it, but voice quiet enough to not catch the words.]

C'mon, vampire hunter. Lets see what you can do. Don't hold back just because it's a movie.

[izanagis]

[There should be a rule. A limit. Just for Yu, a moratorium on the whole vampire thing. Hasn't he gotten enough of that nonsense since he got here? But-- no, apparently not, because here they are, and it's Witch Detective all over again. He wishes he'd never read that dumb book.

In any case, Yu draws more inspiration from his final fights in Inaba. The gods he faced down, unflinching. That's easier to stomach.

Kazuya teleports closer, mere inches away, and Yu has the most absurd desire, just for a second, to touch a hand to his cheek. Or...something. Doesn't matter, because the moment passes quickly, ending with Kazuya twisting his arm around his back. Looks like he's using this katana as a one-handed weapon. Okay.

He knows the demon king wouldn't hurt him, so he doesn't bother switching Personas just yet -- but Rangda is there, just in case, waiting to be called upon. So, for now, he elects to stick to the drama of the situation. Don't hold back, hmm? He shoves himself closer to Kazuya for a moment, leaning back against him, both a fakeout for the producers and an attempt at loosening the hold on his arm.]

Playing dirty already, are you?

[Finally, some action, they're thinking, but they're going to get the wrong kind of action. Yu nods surreptitiously, sparing a second for a soft grin before he yanks his arm away and spins around. As he unsheathes his sword, he strikes a fairly heroic pose.]

I [uhhhh] call upon the divine thunder... [It's just Izanagi with Ziodyne. Which goes into the sword. LIGHTNING SWORD.] ...to destroy evil!!

[And he charges. With the lightning sword.]

[belheir]

[The fake-out works. Whether it's because Kazuya simply allowed it or was genuinely surprised is anyone's guess (it's the latter), but the point is, there's space between them now. Enough room for Yu to act. To channel a Ziodyne into his sword. Enough room for him to charge to close the gap between them once more, this time with Yu on the offensive.

Kazuya laughs. It's genuine, because it's absurd to witness.

But it's fun.

He has no weapons. Just his body.

It makes this scene more dramatic, so it's probably fine. Kazuya's cape flutters, and as Yu moves for the swing, to strike down evil-

Kazuya disappears. And then reappears right behind him, elbow meeting his back with just enough force to hopefully just make him stumble forward and not enough to send him careening to the ground.]

You'll have to do better than that, worm.

[izanagis]

[Listen, if Tales of Arise can do it, then so can he--

The scene has quickly become something that sits exactly within Yu's comfort zone, being shoved into drag and all. A fight with a dramatic flair, with one of his favorite people -- he couldn't have asked for anything better. And, sure, the production crew had groaned at first, but now that they're seeing how real the effects are, even they seem to be getting...into it? A bit?

(One of the grips may or may not be taking bets on who wins.)

Yu charges forward, the arc of his sword swing primed to hit directly in the torso-- and then Kazuya disappears. Of course he does. Yu still has enough pride to fire back:] I'm just getting warmed up--!

[Then, an elbow in the back does indeed have him stumbling forward, but he takes advantage of Kazuya's closeness, too, reaching out to grab his elbow and pull the demon king down with him.]

[belheir]

[In the production crews defense... This type of effects would have blown their budget. And now they're getting it organically! Genuine! They can see the "Ohh" and "Ahh's" in their future. This was supposed to be a low budget film... They spent everything they had on the setting.

Kazuya's cape flutters in the wind dramatically, grin on his face the second before Yu grabs him and pulls him down along with him, causing them both to tumble precariously to the floor.

But Kazuya isn't out of it yet. He's still full of tricks and ideas, because on the floor, he's close enough to Yu's ear to whisper:]

Got any way to block fire damage? Kick me for yes.

[If they're gonna go all in on the effects, they may as well go all in, right? And because he doesn't want to actually hurt Yu, this question is important to him! But he'll tussle with him here on the floor, pretending to try and pin him down as they "fight".]

[izanagis]

[The script has gone out the window, the effects suddenly seem off the chart cool, and Yu? He's surprised at what a good time he's having during all of this. Could it be because they went in the improv direction? Maybe. Probably. Either way, he's happy to do some floor-wrestling to make the number even more dramatic.

As for fire damage--

He huffs out a short laugh and draws on Kikuri-Hime to block the damage. Once he's called her to mind, he nods, and kicks Kazuya for good measure.]

I won't let you beat me, vampire--!

[belheir]

[ Nice, is what Kazuya thinks as he's kicked, and he dramatically lets himself be shoved off of Yu, and works to pick himself up off the floor.

There's a cold, predatory look in his eye, but... It just turns out Kazuya is better at schooling his expression than one might think.

Fire fills his hands as he rises, magic pulsating and crackling with the power of an Agidyne audibly before he launches one, two, three flaming orbs at the other boy. All three are intended to hit, but Kazuya obviously has no problem if Yu puts in some fancy footwork to do a cool dodge or something. ]

It's time for you to give up and relent to your betters, human! You have no chance against me!

[izanagis]

[Seize the moment, as they say: it's a prime opportunity to add a dramatic flair, and Yu does, dodging the first one by skidding to the side, scuffing his tights at the knee. This would be perfect for a dramatic flame-singed close-up, camera folks. He gets up and charges, just in time for the second fireball to hit, oof! square in the side! He falls to one knee, just as dramatically, and the third one seems to hit him there, leaving great plumes of smoke.

Is. Is the set actually on fire??

Sure is.

Makes it...more dramatic...??

Anyway, the smoke lingers, but when it clears, Yu charges from the cover it provided, sword in hand, winding up for a powerful strike.]

I will never-- [he swings!] --surrender to you!

[belheir]

[The set is on fire, and Kazuya does not care. They can handle it later. Besides, it's mostly stone, so surely it wont spread too far. Also it adds to the dramatics, absolutely! And the realism.

This was supposed to be about the forbidden romance between a vampire and a vampire hunter.... But this is cool too! As long as they still fuck.

They might not fuck. But the crew doesn't know that.

Kazuya feigns a gasp as Yu charges through the smoke, and for his swing, Kazuya grabs the blade itself, stopping it mid-swing. Surely it's not real, right? If it is, there's a good chance that his hands will likely start bleeding and mist up into dark smoke. Whatever, the thought doesn't bother Kazuya at all, which is why he goes for it in the first place.]

You don't have a choice. And once you do, I'm going to make you mine. Your lineage ends with me.

[He lifts his foot to kick Yu!

It's not very hard.]

[izanagis]

[Yu is still reasonably fireproof; as long as it doesn't become a blazing inferno, the set can burn for all he cares. None of it is real anyway, and the resort will probably populate it with something else as soon as they're done here. No harm done, right?

In any case, for now it's just a really cool effect.

Lucky for Kazuya, the blade is not real -- which is a shame, because Yu's been looking for a real sword for ages, coming up empty-handed. The crew is hanging on Kazuya's every word, grinning lewdly at the particular wording. Make you mine, they've gotta be close to banging now! Yu isn't listening, instead employing all of his drama club know-how to take a fake fall as Kazuya kicks him square in the chest; he lands on his back, blade clattering to the floor nearby for good measure.]

Damn you...!

[belheir]

[Almost, Kazuya winces at the way that Yu falls, even if he knows that the other teen is not only sturdy, but a particularly good actor. Maybe that's why it looks so good, so real. Both of them really could do their own stunts, and it wouldn't be a problem.

Either way, Kazuya takes a slow saunter over towards where he lays on the floor. It's all for the camera, but they don't have any clue that they're not about to get any saucy sort of end. Rather, Kazuya simply leans down, grabs a fistful of Yu's shirt, and hoists him with one hand, holding him upwards so his legs dangle helplessly in the air.]

Is that all you have? Is that all you've got? Pathetic. I knew you were no match for me.

[izanagis]

[Woah. Sometimes he forgets how strong Kazuya is -- if they had more time to plan this out, maybe he would have tried to experiment with using that strength against Rangda's ability to null physical damage...but in the moment like this, they can't communicate enough to make it work, really.

Besides. Maybe they could go for a dramatic finish instead.

Through gritted teeth, he murmurs quietly, just loud enough for the other boy to hear:] Teleport us both on my mark.

[Yu makes a big show of the struggle, swinging his legs, grabbing Kazuya's arm. This demon has him helpless, after all. Desperate. A card appears in the hand most obscured by the camera.] You'll never take me alive. This ends-- now!

[Yu summons Kikuri-hime to cast Agilao over both of them, nodding at Kazuya just before it hits. It's not as powerful as Agidyne, but it'll still make for quite a show -- and if the timing is right, it'll look like they both perished dramatically in a searing fireball.]

[belheir]

[The slightest nod of his head, a confirmation that he's ready to go for whatever Yu marks them with.

For the camera, his grin is sharp, wicked and cruel, fangs gleaming obviously as the vampire hunter struggles uselessly in his grip. It's as he's going in for the (fake) bite that the Agilao washes over him and he catches the brief nod of Yu's head.

The fireball washes over them, and Kazuya revels in it momentarily before teleporting them off somewhere farther, Yu's room instead of his own. He keeps his hold on the other teen long enough to steady him from any residual effects of the teleportation, knowing that he might feel a little queasy from it, before gently putting him down and clapping his shoulder. ]

Good thinking. I wasn't really sure how to get us out of there while making it look good for the camera.

[izanagis]

[He's never going to get used to the way that feels, the strange lurch as the world seems to come out from under his feet before being righted, somewhat off-kilter. He uses Kazuya's hand to ground himself and catch his breath, looking around to find...his room? It's not a bad choice, but it's a little unexpected anyway.

A small smile serves as a first response as Yu regains his bearings; when he does, it becomes a bit of a laugh.]

The evil overlord and the vampire hunter meet a tragic end. It's a good story, even if it's not the one they wanted.

[Not enough banging for them. Sorry, camera crew. Stupidly, Yu finds himself smoothing out his skirt; it's only a matter of time before he realizes that he left his clothes on set. Not that he particularly bothered. Maybe he'll even keep the costume as memorabilia. His smile curves with amusement.]

... thanks. That was fun.

[belheir]

[Yu smoothes out his skirt, and Kazuya dusts off a little bit of ash from his sweater. A little ashy, but otherwise fine thanks to his own magic.]

Tragic end? What are you talking about? The evil overlord absolutely survives and goes on to terrorize the country side. As if she'd ever die from such a silly attack.

[He sniffs disdainfully, but it's clear that he's being playful, that he doesn't actually think that's what should have happened at all.]

The skirt's a good look on you, you know. I know we talked about it awhile ago, but really, not a bad look at all.

[He winks.]

1/2

[izanagis]

That's the plot twist for the sequel. Turns out they both survive...maybe make it more interesting by putting them in a situation where they have to rely on each other to survive.

[HE IS THINKING WAY TOO SERIOUSLY ABOUT THIS.]

2/2

[izanagis]

[Ah. Really? Yu finds himself very slightly flustered beneath the compliment -- not unpleasantly. His expression brightens with a sly spark.]

That's high praise, when you pull that look off so well. Thanks.

[Yes, it's a slight deflection, but it's true too! Kazuya looks surprisingly cute in that getup!! Yu reaches forward to thread hits fingers through the strands of Kazuya's wig.]

The hair's a nice touch, too.

[belheir]

Thanks. I figured the long hair was way more menacing in blowing wind, you know?

[He laughs, ducking his head a little in case Yu wants to be the one to remove it for some kind of dramatic flair, or something.]

My hair isn't really long enough to do anything other than maybe a short ponytail in, but then I'd look way too cute, and not at all scary.

[izanagis]

I think so, too. It was way more dramatic in the fight.

[Though it probably smells a bit like smoke now, from the fire... It's fine. Yu is 100% sure that the set is fine, and that the whole resort isn't currently burning. All good.

(... he hopes.)

Anyway, for now, he leaves the wig. It does suit Kazuya, after all!]

I can see how it's not the right look for the role, but outside of that, there's nothing wrong with cute, either.

[belheir]

I'm always cute.

[ There's a brief pout, before Kazuya just laughs again, unable to stop himself from pretty much caving instantly. ]

My cousin has longer hair than I do normally, you know. He looks good with it, so a few years ago I started growing mine out too to copy him... Not that I got far.

[ On account that hes ageless now... A twink forever. ]

[izanagis]

Very cute.

[Said with a sly spark of a grin, but he's not lying either!! Yu's expression softens a bit when Kazuya mentions a cousin.]

Older? [...] Now I'm glad my cousin isn't too close to my age. I can't imagine her growing her hair like mine.

[Cursed Mental Image...]

Nanako bowl cut hours real

[belheir]

Mhm. He's 24. Probably closer to 26, now that I think about it. So I wouldn't really say he's close to my age at all.

[Though Yu's cousin is a girl... Man, seeing a girl with his hair cut would be really funny, wouldn't it?

Poor Nanako, who is faceless... He's just picturing some random girl with a bowlcut, and is now snickering about it.]

I think it'd be pretty funny to see a girl with your style... Maybe she'd pull it off better than you, you never know!