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TDM 01: TAKE 2
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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.
Unfortunately, due to high demand during the holiday season, we are temporarily unable to check you in to your reserved room. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. We have arranged for a temporary room while we work on processing your reservation as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding during this time.
As a token of our appreciation we have issued 4 CLOTHING VOUCHERS and 4 FOOD VOUCHERS to your account that can be used at many of our locations. Complimentary chips have also been applied to your bank account.
You will be notified as soon as your reservation has been processed. Your comfort and happiness are our utmost priority. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. 】
EVENS
EVENS
Soft. Warm. Cozy.
The beep of the Watch is gentle, a considerately low sound when rousing newly arrived wildcards while a small vibration tickles the wrist. Satin sheets slide with the lazy stretch of legs. Bedding shuffles. The room is a comfortable temperature but … for some reason, it’s maybe a touch too warm? And cramped?
As characters rouse from their slumber (or otherwise blink into awareness) they will find that they are now in a shitty resort room. They have been temporarily allocated a rank 2 suite. These suites are small and the twin bed takes up the majority of the space inside. Walkable area is minuscule. There is no decor or window. All characters are naked, wearing only a white terrycloth robe knotted at the waist. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.
But perhaps that’s not the most alarming part.
They’re not alone.
All characters will find themselves waking up in pairs. Not only have they woken up in an entirely unknown place, they are pressed up against and/or are cuddling what may potentially be a total stranger. Even if a pair is lucky enough to know one other ... pretty awkward waking up together like this, isn't it?
Due to holiday overbooking all characters are required to share a room while the backlog of reservations are processed. Some of these rank 2 suites may even have three temporary residents if you’re feeling spicy.
The resort is truly sorry that they overbooked during the holiday season. This is unprecedented. They have never before seen the house bring in so many new guests at once. Without even a heads up for the staff. It’s like being middle management isn’t worth it! For the sake of avoiding headaches and customer complaints, wildcards will find that each room has an included a gift basket as an apology for the inconvenience.
Wildcards that explore outside will find staff running around like frenzied hens. These employees will encourage wildcards to go wash up in the bathroom, a communal space with plenty of free supplies for newcomers. The communal bathroom is a clean area with multiple open showers, sinks, and water closets. Wildcards will find shelves stocked with basic toiletries and clean towels. They will also find other general bathroom amenities available for use like hair dryers, face masks, scrub brushes, combs, razors, toothbrushes, q-tips, and so on.
All facilities inside the communal bathroom aside from the toilets are open concept and there is no separation based on gender (or anything else). Everyone is expected to share.
Some of the staff will pity these poor new guests that have had their reservations pushed out. They will show characters the way to one of the small supply closets that are used by cleaning staff. The closet is small but fully stocked with linens, extra toiletries, pillows, robes, slippers, and yellow Golden Peacock tracksuits in a full range of sizes. They will encourage wildcards to take whatever they want before running off again.
But those that aren’t careful might find themselves in an interesting predicament.
Wildcards will find that the hallways of the basement are chilly and narrow. Heading to the end of the hallway will reveal a stairwell where they can ascend to check out the main resort. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!
The beep of the Watch is gentle, a considerately low sound when rousing newly arrived wildcards while a small vibration tickles the wrist. Satin sheets slide with the lazy stretch of legs. Bedding shuffles. The room is a comfortable temperature but … for some reason, it’s maybe a touch too warm? And cramped?
As characters rouse from their slumber (or otherwise blink into awareness) they will find that they are now in a shitty resort room. They have been temporarily allocated a rank 2 suite. These suites are small and the twin bed takes up the majority of the space inside. Walkable area is minuscule. There is no decor or window. All characters are naked, wearing only a white terrycloth robe knotted at the waist. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.
But perhaps that’s not the most alarming part.
They’re not alone.
All characters will find themselves waking up in pairs. Not only have they woken up in an entirely unknown place, they are pressed up against and/or are cuddling what may potentially be a total stranger. Even if a pair is lucky enough to know one other ... pretty awkward waking up together like this, isn't it?
Due to holiday overbooking all characters are required to share a room while the backlog of reservations are processed. Some of these rank 2 suites may even have three temporary residents if you’re feeling spicy.
The resort is truly sorry that they overbooked during the holiday season. This is unprecedented. They have never before seen the house bring in so many new guests at once. Without even a heads up for the staff. It’s like being middle management isn’t worth it! For the sake of avoiding headaches and customer complaints, wildcards will find that each room has an included a gift basket as an apology for the inconvenience.
Wildcards that explore outside will find staff running around like frenzied hens. These employees will encourage wildcards to go wash up in the bathroom, a communal space with plenty of free supplies for newcomers. The communal bathroom is a clean area with multiple open showers, sinks, and water closets. Wildcards will find shelves stocked with basic toiletries and clean towels. They will also find other general bathroom amenities available for use like hair dryers, face masks, scrub brushes, combs, razors, toothbrushes, q-tips, and so on.
All facilities inside the communal bathroom aside from the toilets are open concept and there is no separation based on gender (or anything else). Everyone is expected to share.
Some of the staff will pity these poor new guests that have had their reservations pushed out. They will show characters the way to one of the small supply closets that are used by cleaning staff. The closet is small but fully stocked with linens, extra toiletries, pillows, robes, slippers, and yellow Golden Peacock tracksuits in a full range of sizes. They will encourage wildcards to take whatever they want before running off again.
But those that aren’t careful might find themselves in an interesting predicament.
Wildcards will find that the hallways of the basement are chilly and narrow. Heading to the end of the hallway will reveal a stairwell where they can ascend to check out the main resort. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!
ODDS
ODDS
A bird cries in the distance. Water beads trickle down chilled flesh. Itch itch itch—something pokes your bare ass.
The beep of the Watch is as gentle as it was for the new arrivals that didn’t wake up on the cold hard ground but the sound blends into the rustle of leaves and the gurgle of the river. Unlike their luckier colleagues, some wildcards have unexpectedly woken up in the middle of lush vegetation. Oops! That was a miscalculation. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.
Wildcards that wake up in the Vale will be completely naked and without a resort robe to cover up. Lost amid thick bushes, mushroom clusters, and towering trees, it doesn't feel like they're in a resort at all. Isn't this a rainforest? By all accounts, this is a rainforest.
Those that wake in the Vale will have to make their way through the rainforest to find the exit. Really, so unexpected! This was not what we had in our system at all. It must be overloaded from high demand. Our apologies. Please don't complain.
Laughter rings throughout the forest. Footsteps echo. Branches snap. There are other people around aside from you naked newbies. If eavesdropped upon, wildcards may pick up on what these guests are cawing about. It sounds like they’re playing some kind of game.
Wildcards that wake up in the Vale may unwittingly stumble into one of the resort’s popular roleplaying games: Sexy Hunter 💕 and 💕 Sexier Prey.
There are numerous booby traps set around the forest. The goal of the game is to trap your prey and take them home for kinky fun and these guests weren't expecting newbies to suddenly drop in! The traps won’t hurt anyone but they will put them in some embarrassing positions.
After braving the elements and surviving booby traps, these wildcards may finally find civilization. The lounge pagoda where many of the long-standing guests are hanging out and enjoying drinks is comfortable and connected to a bathroom where characters can themselves clean up. In contrast to the naked muddy wildcards, the guests on the pagoda are dressed in trendy and elaborate clothing.
They stare at the newly arrived nude wildcards before breaking into shouts of glee and approval.
“Yes, brilliant idea, it’s a naked party! Whoohoo! Come on everyone. Take your clothes off. All of them! Naked party, naked party, naked party!”
These NPCs will shed their clothing and begin to skinnydip in the pools and river. They will chase each other—and wildcards! Wildcards will find themselves surrounded by an orgy. They will encourage wildcards to join in on the fun and offer them food and drink to get into the mood.
Wildcards will find the exit out to the central hub and elevator bank behind the pagoda. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!
The beep of the Watch is as gentle as it was for the new arrivals that didn’t wake up on the cold hard ground but the sound blends into the rustle of leaves and the gurgle of the river. Unlike their luckier colleagues, some wildcards have unexpectedly woken up in the middle of lush vegetation. Oops! That was a miscalculation. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.
Wildcards that wake up in the Vale will be completely naked and without a resort robe to cover up. Lost amid thick bushes, mushroom clusters, and towering trees, it doesn't feel like they're in a resort at all. Isn't this a rainforest? By all accounts, this is a rainforest.
Those that wake in the Vale will have to make their way through the rainforest to find the exit. Really, so unexpected! This was not what we had in our system at all. It must be overloaded from high demand. Our apologies. Please don't complain.
Laughter rings throughout the forest. Footsteps echo. Branches snap. There are other people around aside from you naked newbies. If eavesdropped upon, wildcards may pick up on what these guests are cawing about. It sounds like they’re playing some kind of game.
Wildcards that wake up in the Vale may unwittingly stumble into one of the resort’s popular roleplaying games: Sexy Hunter 💕 and 💕 Sexier Prey.
There are numerous booby traps set around the forest. The goal of the game is to trap your prey and take them home for kinky fun and these guests weren't expecting newbies to suddenly drop in! The traps won’t hurt anyone but they will put them in some embarrassing positions.
After braving the elements and surviving booby traps, these wildcards may finally find civilization. The lounge pagoda where many of the long-standing guests are hanging out and enjoying drinks is comfortable and connected to a bathroom where characters can themselves clean up. In contrast to the naked muddy wildcards, the guests on the pagoda are dressed in trendy and elaborate clothing.
They stare at the newly arrived nude wildcards before breaking into shouts of glee and approval.
These NPCs will shed their clothing and begin to skinnydip in the pools and river. They will chase each other—and wildcards! Wildcards will find themselves surrounded by an orgy. They will encourage wildcards to join in on the fun and offer them food and drink to get into the mood.
Wildcards will find the exit out to the central hub and elevator bank behind the pagoda. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Characters will wake up in either a rank 2 room or in the Vale. We ask that you pick one arrival for your character for consistency sake. If you can't choose we suggest using an RNG and letting it pick evens or odds.
▶ Characters in the Vale do have a room assignment as well. They can eventually find their way there after their journey, the poor things.
▶ All characters have been issued four food and four clothing vouchers. These vouchers are as good as money around the resort.
▶ Players should mod random NPCs as they like.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Do whatever your little hearts desire.
▶ Characters in the Vale do have a room assignment as well. They can eventually find their way there after their journey, the poor things.
▶ All characters have been issued four food and four clothing vouchers. These vouchers are as good as money around the resort.
▶ Players should mod random NPCs as they like.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Do whatever your little hearts desire.
MAIN LOBBY
MAIN LOBBY
The Peacock is buzzing with excitement! The massive main lobby is especially spectacular with golden streamers, dazzling lanterns, glittering ornaments, and cheerful music. There doesn’t seem to be one particular holiday being celebrated with the general theme being winter and holiday. An amalgamate like this resort simply couldn’t select one thing and had to go for everything (more is always better). The hallways and aisles are packed with streams of guests in ostentatious outfits. One can’t swing a cat without hitting someone*.
*No cats were harmed in the making of this TDM. We love cats.
There are sprigs of mistletoe above many of the hallways and doors. Surprisingly, the mistletoe have no supernatural abilities whatsoever, but guests that spy two people beneath the mistletoe together will point and demand they kiss. It’s tradition. Don’t be a downer during the festive season. Succumb to the peer pressure.
Hallways are also decorated with vases of poinsettia flowers. Nothing is amiss about these flowers during day hours, but during late night hours they will pick themselves up and trade vases with each other.
They are polite flowers and try to change when there are no guests around but don’t always manage to do it discreetly. Wildcards may notice something gold glinting in the roots of the scrambling poinsettias. Wildcards who manage to grab these flowers and comb through their roots can collect a simple gold ring (along with shivers of, iyaaaa, we just met, so bold).
Birdbucks is likewise getting into the winter spirit. Despite there being no weather in the resort they are offering seasonal hot drinks! Prices aren’t any cheaper than usual but the quality is better than their standard coffee. They are offering four new delicious new flavors: Buttered Honey Rum Coffee, Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Cinnamon Latte, and Rainbow Cookie Cappuccino.
These drinks won’t do anything other than make one wired from all the caffeine, but guests are encouraged to enjoy them around one of the fireplaces set up throughout the main hallways. Many people are snuggling up to the fire while nursing a Birdbucks drink and telling stories. A great way to get to know your fellow guests! Each fireplace is surrounded with festive cushions, beanbags, pillows, and blankets.
"Have you all heard about the Peacock’s annual wish tradition? No? I’m an old-timer around here, let me tell you … see those little jars hanging amongst the lights? You’re supposed to write down your heart’s desire on a piece of paper and stick it into the jar. Then, take a match and light it on fire. They say if you do that you’ll get your desire within the next 12 months. Me? I’m wishing for an older babe, a high rank babe, to become my sugar momma… what, doing it together with someone? Sure. They say that if you do it with someone you’ll have a fated connection forevermore. So don’t do it with someone you don’t like, hah!"
Wildcards will find that that loud guest isn’t lying. Many small glass jars hang alongside the fairy lights and there are multiple tables with paper, pens, and matches.
Guests are scribbling down their desires and stuffing them into the jars, watching with glee as the lit paper crumbles to ash. Couples who put their desires in the same jar are said to have a fated connection forever after so many couples can be found following the tradition. Nothing happens right away ... but who knows? It may prove to be true later.
*No cats were harmed in the making of this TDM. We love cats.
There are sprigs of mistletoe above many of the hallways and doors. Surprisingly, the mistletoe have no supernatural abilities whatsoever, but guests that spy two people beneath the mistletoe together will point and demand they kiss. It’s tradition. Don’t be a downer during the festive season. Succumb to the peer pressure.
Hallways are also decorated with vases of poinsettia flowers. Nothing is amiss about these flowers during day hours, but during late night hours they will pick themselves up and trade vases with each other.
They are polite flowers and try to change when there are no guests around but don’t always manage to do it discreetly. Wildcards may notice something gold glinting in the roots of the scrambling poinsettias. Wildcards who manage to grab these flowers and comb through their roots can collect a simple gold ring (along with shivers of, iyaaaa, we just met, so bold).
Birdbucks is likewise getting into the winter spirit. Despite there being no weather in the resort they are offering seasonal hot drinks! Prices aren’t any cheaper than usual but the quality is better than their standard coffee. They are offering four new delicious new flavors: Buttered Honey Rum Coffee, Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Cinnamon Latte, and Rainbow Cookie Cappuccino.
These drinks won’t do anything other than make one wired from all the caffeine, but guests are encouraged to enjoy them around one of the fireplaces set up throughout the main hallways. Many people are snuggling up to the fire while nursing a Birdbucks drink and telling stories. A great way to get to know your fellow guests! Each fireplace is surrounded with festive cushions, beanbags, pillows, and blankets.
Wildcards will find that that loud guest isn’t lying. Many small glass jars hang alongside the fairy lights and there are multiple tables with paper, pens, and matches.
Guests are scribbling down their desires and stuffing them into the jars, watching with glee as the lit paper crumbles to ash. Couples who put their desires in the same jar are said to have a fated connection forever after so many couples can be found following the tradition. Nothing happens right away ... but who knows? It may prove to be true later.
RED CARDINAL
RED CARDINAL
Those looking to escape from the crowds will find respite in Red Cardinal. Despite being busier than usual, this particular bar remains serene with guests calmly enjoying food and drink. The decorations are minimal with a few red hanging paper lanterns. The proprietress, a handsome woman in her forties, works the bar while watching all guests with an eagle eye. Guests can be loud and out of control in the hallways; they aren’t going to behave that way in her bar.
Due to limited space, all wildcards that come alone looking for a meal will be seated at a two-top table with another wildcard. The menu for the holiday season is preset. All dishes are cooked by the proprietress's own hands, so the aroma has the comforting spice of homemade. She fully expects these wildcards to eat every single morsel. To leave any dish with scraps would offend her.
"Full? What do you mean, full? Look at you. You're so thin! Eat up, don't leave anything behind. Is my food not good enough? What's wrong with it?"
Guests that do not manage to finish the entire holiday spread will be bullied into washing dishes in the kitchen. The amount of dishes to be washed is massive. There is no dishwasher so it must all be done by hand. Wildcards sent to kitchen duty will not be allowed to leave until every dish is scrubbed clean. It's the least they can do after insulting her cooking by leaving food on the plate.
Guests that decide to skip the food and set up at the bar will find dozens of sealed wine jars. The proprietress will share that these wines are her personal make that she only offers once a year. She has not labeled the effects of these wines for her own personal amusement. Guests who wish to purchase a jug must select one based on the name written label, without knowing what may have been added into the mix.
Red Cardinal has all the other usual options as well. They carry basic spirits, beer, and other no-fuss drinks. Characters may also order small bar snacks like nuts and chips.
All jugs have a high APV. Drink too much and you may end up sleeping on the floor of the bar!
Due to limited space, all wildcards that come alone looking for a meal will be seated at a two-top table with another wildcard. The menu for the holiday season is preset. All dishes are cooked by the proprietress's own hands, so the aroma has the comforting spice of homemade. She fully expects these wildcards to eat every single morsel. To leave any dish with scraps would offend her.
"Full? What do you mean, full? Look at you. You're so thin! Eat up, don't leave anything behind. Is my food not good enough? What's wrong with it?"
Guests that do not manage to finish the entire holiday spread will be bullied into washing dishes in the kitchen. The amount of dishes to be washed is massive. There is no dishwasher so it must all be done by hand. Wildcards sent to kitchen duty will not be allowed to leave until every dish is scrubbed clean. It's the least they can do after insulting her cooking by leaving food on the plate.
Guests that decide to skip the food and set up at the bar will find dozens of sealed wine jars. The proprietress will share that these wines are her personal make that she only offers once a year. She has not labeled the effects of these wines for her own personal amusement. Guests who wish to purchase a jug must select one based on the name written label, without knowing what may have been added into the mix.
Red Cardinal has all the other usual options as well. They carry basic spirits, beer, and other no-fuss drinks. Characters may also order small bar snacks like nuts and chips.
All jugs have a high APV. Drink too much and you may end up sleeping on the floor of the bar!
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Players can submit five threads where their character collects a gold ring with their application to receive a bonus upon acceptance. Players should include these links beneath their sample with a note that they are for the 5 Gold Ring game.
▶ Players may assume that each poinsettia has two rings in their roots so characters may take one each.
▶ If your character writes down a desire and lights it in a jar please keep in mind what that desire was for the future.
▶ Characters obviously can run away from the proprietress if they don’t finish all their food, but she’ll be on the lookout for you miscreants in the future.
▶ Wines can be mixed and matched to blend effects. RIP to that character.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Fly free.
▶ Players may assume that each poinsettia has two rings in their roots so characters may take one each.
▶ If your character writes down a desire and lights it in a jar please keep in mind what that desire was for the future.
▶ Characters obviously can run away from the proprietress if they don’t finish all their food, but she’ll be on the lookout for you miscreants in the future.
▶ Wines can be mixed and matched to blend effects. RIP to that character.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Fly free.
LOVE DOVE
LOVE DOVE
Love Dove, the resort's largest department store, is running a massive end of the year sale. All items are between 50% - 70% off, which is a massive bargain for those that are tight on chips!
Stepping inside will transport you away from the busy crowds of the main hallways and into several floors of retail magic. Not wanting to be outdone by competitors, Love Dove has pulled out all the stops to impress during the festive season with massive decorations and mannequin set-ups. Large bows and ribbons, boxes done up in shiny paper, trees and candelabras, sparkles sparkles sparkles. There are also several tables set up around the store offering complimentary glasses of wine and chocolate covered strawberries.
Characters will find a section for every kink imaginable in the store. Gaze in wonder upon the wall of strap-ons. Marvel at the wide shade range of the silicone penises. Bask the rainbow of silky lingerie—for both women and men. There are gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, including some design oddities of Love Dove’s own creation that wildcards may never have seen before. The store even has staged areas for guests to try out some of the more elaborate equipment before buying. While it is not encouraged to use anything insertable before buying for hygienic reasons, guests can turn display toys on to test vibration strength and suction power.
Despite being a sex department store, Love Dove also has several departments dedicated to regular clothing and undergarments. Characters will find decent basics like t-shirts, sweatpants, underwear, jackets, jeans, skirts, shoes, and dresses for slashed prices. Don't miss these deals! The sale ends when the winter festivities end.
At the front of the store there is a temporary section with an elaborate display. Wildcards will find Love Dove promoting masks and feathered costumes. They will hand out fliers inviting all guests the holiday masquerade. Drinks! Food! Dancing! A night that you surely won't forget! New guests simply cannot miss this party. Anyone who is anybody is going to be there.
All those who plan attend the masquerade are required to dress up. In the spirit of the season Love Dove is offering especially good sales on these elaborate costumes. For those with simpler tastes, there are also ballgowns and tuxedos in various prints and colors. The most important article is, of course, the mask.
Staff will encourage wildcards to pay particular attention in choosing a mask that resonates with them.
Masks with effects may be purchased and worn in any of the masquerade prompts.
Stepping inside will transport you away from the busy crowds of the main hallways and into several floors of retail magic. Not wanting to be outdone by competitors, Love Dove has pulled out all the stops to impress during the festive season with massive decorations and mannequin set-ups. Large bows and ribbons, boxes done up in shiny paper, trees and candelabras, sparkles sparkles sparkles. There are also several tables set up around the store offering complimentary glasses of wine and chocolate covered strawberries.
Characters will find a section for every kink imaginable in the store. Gaze in wonder upon the wall of strap-ons. Marvel at the wide shade range of the silicone penises. Bask the rainbow of silky lingerie—for both women and men. There are gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, including some design oddities of Love Dove’s own creation that wildcards may never have seen before. The store even has staged areas for guests to try out some of the more elaborate equipment before buying. While it is not encouraged to use anything insertable before buying for hygienic reasons, guests can turn display toys on to test vibration strength and suction power.
Despite being a sex department store, Love Dove also has several departments dedicated to regular clothing and undergarments. Characters will find decent basics like t-shirts, sweatpants, underwear, jackets, jeans, skirts, shoes, and dresses for slashed prices. Don't miss these deals! The sale ends when the winter festivities end.
At the front of the store there is a temporary section with an elaborate display. Wildcards will find Love Dove promoting masks and feathered costumes. They will hand out fliers inviting all guests the holiday masquerade. Drinks! Food! Dancing! A night that you surely won't forget! New guests simply cannot miss this party. Anyone who is anybody is going to be there.
All those who plan attend the masquerade are required to dress up. In the spirit of the season Love Dove is offering especially good sales on these elaborate costumes. For those with simpler tastes, there are also ballgowns and tuxedos in various prints and colors. The most important article is, of course, the mask.
Staff will encourage wildcards to pay particular attention in choosing a mask that resonates with them.
Masks with effects may be purchased and worn in any of the masquerade prompts.
LOVE DOVE (AT NIGHT)
LOVE DOVE ... AT NIGHT
For all the joy that comes with celebrating the holidays, the jubilant atmosphere can evoke loneliness in one's heart. There are many different kinds of loneliness. The melencholy of missing someone that's died. Sorrow from being parted from your family. The ache of watching the one you love celebrating with someone else. The mourning of being left behind by a friend. These feelings are fleeting in the resort—luxury and hedonism are great distractions—but where do they go after that?
Right now they're manifesting in the sex toys.
Guests browsing Love Dove during night hours will find that some of the sex toys have been possessed by residual loneliness.
Loneliness is a powerful force and it has granted the toys the power to act on their own. Guests had better watch out—as brainless tools gifted a sense of autonomy, all they know to do is fulfill their function.
The sex toys are low level and easy to fight off but please note the you break it you buy it signs posted all over the store. Can you afford to go all out, even with the current deals?
Right now they're manifesting in the sex toys.
Guests browsing Love Dove during night hours will find that some of the sex toys have been possessed by residual loneliness.
Loneliness is a powerful force and it has granted the toys the power to act on their own. Guests had better watch out—as brainless tools gifted a sense of autonomy, all they know to do is fulfill their function.
The sex toys are low level and easy to fight off but please note the you break it you buy it signs posted all over the store. Can you afford to go all out, even with the current deals?
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ How mask abilities manifest in the wearer is totally up to you. For example, the way a Heart mask wearer senses emotions can vary from character to character. There is no one right way to apply the prompt.
▶ Consequences for breaking the toys are totally up to player discretion. Have fun.
▶ Toys can be quelled in other ways. If your character has the ability, go for it.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. Please feel free to get creative! Listen to your heart, when he’s calling for you.
▶ Consequences for breaking the toys are totally up to player discretion. Have fun.
▶ Toys can be quelled in other ways. If your character has the ability, go for it.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. Please feel free to get creative! Listen to your heart, when he’s calling for you.
CASINO FLOOR
CASINO FLOOR
The Phoenix Casino has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Trademark royal blue has been replaced by shades of gold and white with pops of bright red lanterns. Guests in elaborate masks and costumes mesh together and then part, reveling in pretending to be someone else for a little while.
All have dressed to impress, sparing no expense in dripping themselves in precious gems and metals. Some of the guests are treated like gods—these are the royal rank guests and the difference in treatment from the rest of the crowd is palpable. These dazzling celebrities take up much of the spotlight, laughing loudly at card tables and shooing away anyone too low of a rank to breathe their air. They don't bother to hide their identities. Why, when they have the best of everything?
There are several game tables set up where crowds are playing and betting. Wildcards are encouraged to join in on the fun and given some grace from social judgement because they have no official rank yet. Some wildcards may even find guests making eyes at them over the table. After all, who knows if the house has been watching and decided that they’re a favorite? Today’s wildcard can be tomorrow’s new 10 rank.
Wildcards may participate in dice games, card games, and roulette in the main casino. Most other typical casino games have been shelved in favor of the special events in private game rooms.
The buffet is massive and decadent. Dishes like lobster and caviar, cuts of filet mignon, kobe beef with white truffles, oysters chilling on real diamonds, bluefin tuna, matsutake mushrooms, pule cheese, and so on. The dessert table is likewise exorbitant with elvish honey cakes, black watermelon, macarons, petit fours, chocolates, eclairs, tarts, soufflé, and flan all sprinkled in edible gold flakes. Dishes may contain aphrodisiac at player discretion.
The bar isn’t lacking either. The resort has created three specialty cocktails for the masquerade. While regular cocktails and spirits are available, staff will encourage guests to give these limited time drinks a try.
Wildcards and long-standing guests aren’t the only ones in attendance. Phantom hands have crashed the party and are phasing through the casino. To be fair, they’re always in the casino. It isn’t crashing if it’s their stomping grounds, right?
The phantom hands are mischievous and in the mood to get into trouble. They will be pinching the waists and asses of guests, tugging on clothes, knocking over glasses, and generally be a nuisance. Their favorite trick is to pin the blame for their crimes on someone else. If they’re not careful, wildcards may be the target or the scapegoat for some of these pranks!
All have dressed to impress, sparing no expense in dripping themselves in precious gems and metals. Some of the guests are treated like gods—these are the royal rank guests and the difference in treatment from the rest of the crowd is palpable. These dazzling celebrities take up much of the spotlight, laughing loudly at card tables and shooing away anyone too low of a rank to breathe their air. They don't bother to hide their identities. Why, when they have the best of everything?
There are several game tables set up where crowds are playing and betting. Wildcards are encouraged to join in on the fun and given some grace from social judgement because they have no official rank yet. Some wildcards may even find guests making eyes at them over the table. After all, who knows if the house has been watching and decided that they’re a favorite? Today’s wildcard can be tomorrow’s new 10 rank.
Wildcards may participate in dice games, card games, and roulette in the main casino. Most other typical casino games have been shelved in favor of the special events in private game rooms.
The buffet is massive and decadent. Dishes like lobster and caviar, cuts of filet mignon, kobe beef with white truffles, oysters chilling on real diamonds, bluefin tuna, matsutake mushrooms, pule cheese, and so on. The dessert table is likewise exorbitant with elvish honey cakes, black watermelon, macarons, petit fours, chocolates, eclairs, tarts, soufflé, and flan all sprinkled in edible gold flakes. Dishes may contain aphrodisiac at player discretion.
The bar isn’t lacking either. The resort has created three specialty cocktails for the masquerade. While regular cocktails and spirits are available, staff will encourage guests to give these limited time drinks a try.
Wildcards and long-standing guests aren’t the only ones in attendance. Phantom hands have crashed the party and are phasing through the casino. To be fair, they’re always in the casino. It isn’t crashing if it’s their stomping grounds, right?
The phantom hands are mischievous and in the mood to get into trouble. They will be pinching the waists and asses of guests, tugging on clothes, knocking over glasses, and generally be a nuisance. Their favorite trick is to pin the blame for their crimes on someone else. If they’re not careful, wildcards may be the target or the scapegoat for some of these pranks!
GAME ROOMS
GAME ROOMS
The resort has arranged for four special events during the masquerade. These events take place in private rooms away from the bustle of the main party. There is no advertising about what is in each room and many guests are swept into the momentum. Highly trained staff tending to the door will be quick in prepping wildcards who wander in, giving them little time to realize what exactly they’ve stumbled into before it begins.
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▶ Game managers and staff assisting setting up special games should also be freely modded as needed.
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Olivine | NU: Carnival (overflow)
@acutabove
Ah—thank you.
[Olivine is no slouch, of course, but he'd really rather avoid proper fighting—probably. there are always exceptions. anyway, he offers the redhead a sheepish smile and takes the napkins, swiftly working to soak up whatever liquid he can. the ensuing chill of wet fabric will no doubt cause its own issues over time, but Olivine can deal with that later. once it starts drying it won't matter too much anyway.]
But it's alright, really—though I suppose I couldn't stop you if you really wanted. Truthfully, these shirts are a little... longer than I'm used to.
[mostly around the waist, and because they're not properly fitted... once he's soaked away a bit of the drink, the priest makes an effort to pull said shirt away from his chest (and the distinct shape of thin, delicate chains beneath). it doesn't really work, and before he fully contemplates whether it would be reasonable to just strip it off or not, he has a question to answer.]
Mm, yes. I woke up here not too long ago. We're... Wildcards, is it? It's a lot to take in.
"proper fighting"
there seem to be a few other people in various predicaments under his wandering gaze; one waitress lets out a yelp before turning and smacking some poor wildcard upside the head, while another man goes flying, tripped by some ghastly foot and slamming into another stranger. ]
It is. Did you look over the game they were talking about? The ... 52, or whatever it is?
[ Childe turns his attention back to Olivine in time to see more hands tugging at the other's wet shirt, apparently enamored with the chains that lay underneath the wet fabric. ]
Ah - you have a little something there. [ and he gestures to his own chest, mercifully unmolested by ghosts - for now. ]
Proper, aka he's probably just beating someone over the head with a book tbh
[It isn't hard to confirm, in that moment, that the issue isn't of the actual people he (mostly, probably). Less so when hands abruptly move to "help" with his situation, pinching fabric and catching on chains—]
Ah— [He doesn't gasp, not fully. It does make him raise his hands up to try and shoo them away.] I think we've found our culp—rits?!
[The sound that escapes him is completely undignified, as a hand manages to catch one chain near his gem and pull just hard enough to sting. At least one could be forgiven for mistaking it for pain, given the alarm. He's quick to compose himself, a faint tension in his brows as he exhales a bracing breath.]
Maybe... maybe I should see about a different shirt. [because that will help and the hands won't remember who he is, right?] You were playing, weren't you? I didn't mean to distract you; I can always come back if you're interested in conversation.
[Olivine, you're literally the one who got spilled on... and he'd also offered help before. Why is he like this?]
i wouldn't expect anything less
I'll come with you. I don't think I'm having all that much luck, there's too many rules to follow. [ the only thing he really knows well is guessing the number the ball will land on, but outside bets and corner bets and pocket bets? it almost feels like it's too generous with the choices. ]
Maybe if there's two of us they won't be so tempted, yeah? [ though as to what they are, it's hard to say. ghosts? it sounds laughable, like a story for naughty adults. ]
I think I saw a shop somewhere over by the bathrooms. Shall we?
also me sadly realising he has no nip piercings rn, we'll just pretend he won a chain collar or smth
shit i forgot about the no nip piercings /edits my post rq
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Cultivation... I see. I've heard of some tribes in other regions who do something that... at least sounds like what you're describing, but I don't know much about it. Admittedly, I've seen a handful of ghosts, but we don't really have demons that would need cleansing on the Klein Continent. I wouldn't presume to know about others, of course.
[he practically beams at the question in turn though; even beyond being a priest of Klein, Olivine just... really loves sharing history. and culture. and little anecdotes he read once.]
Ah! It isn't as concise as something like cleansing ghosts and demons, but as followers of the God of Klein, it is our duty to share the history of his actions prior to our existence, and to help our fellow humans and spirits. For me... ah. I hail from the Water Territory, and much of my time is spent leading mass and providing help to the locals.
[much more loose and broad than one might think, but hey. it works for him.]
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No demons at all? That is interesting. We have a world of things that feed on resentment and cause destruction.
[They seemed to be a good match in that regard.]
The water territory, what kind of help do you provide? As Chief Cultivator, I loved overlooking public work projects so it is endlessly fascinating for me to learn how societies could be helped around places.
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[he does not elaborate on what "that way" is. it's fine.]
Well, the church provides quite a number of amenities for the people of the territory. Personally, I'm just one of many priests—as mentioned, I lead mass often, and I'm often asked to help with carrying supplies from place to place. We also offer access to confessionals, food pantries and temporary shelters, for cases where the need arises. Actually, I often volunteer to help in the kitchen when holidays come around, to ensure that everyone we can reach has a hot meal and company for a while.
[he just wants to help everyone, as it turns out.]
Ah—but personally, I suppose I do have one other task that falls to me alone. In Klein, we have elemental altars; naturally, the one in the Water Territory is attuned to water. It is my job to help regulate them, as the crystals in the altars provide protection and life to our surroundings.
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[Poor Koro did not make a good impression on him at all!]
Ah, that is wonderful! I had built a temple once to the goddess of compassion Guanyin, and many of the work the monks there did the same. There have to be places people can feel safe to go in times of turmoil.
[He sat up in interest. this was new.]
Elemental altars. I see they must act as an anchor to a bigger ward. How very interesting!
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im so sorry i lost this in the void.
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Oh—I didn't mean to imply that! [admittedly, Olivine's issues are rather... self reliant. something something church guilt.] No, there's nothing wrong with one's own wishes in intimacy, provided they cause no lasting harm. As a priest, I've heard no small number of others' wishes, in reassuring them of the normalcy of it... it's just that I don't prefer to broadcast my own so plainly.
[there are a lot of little tidbits in there that inform why he is this way.]
As a priest of Klein, it has always been my duty to maintain responsibility.
[we don't talk about the desperate things he's done to try to get out of that responsibility, either.]
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@deleau
Haha, I suppose it's a presumption on my part... I hope you don't find it offensive.
[he doesn't sound all that worried, though; more likely, he's just being polite. Olivine has more than enough experience with nobility to register the perfect posture, not to mention the cadence of his speech—he's immediately reminded of someone else, though the similarities admittedly stop there and he wouldn't mention that to a new acquaintance anyway.
taking a seat, he rests first with his hands just lightly folded on the table, nodding along with Nuevillette's speech.]
I will take care, rest assured. I have some experience with spicy foods, even if the cuisine of the Water Territory isn't exceptionally so. [he can't help but smile as he glances toward the proprietress, inclining his head slightly. it doesn't smell very spicy at all, but he would never risk offending someone over something so silly.] It's definitely the sort of spread I would expect from one of my companions, admittedly... with the reaction to not finishing it included.
[as he speaks, the priest starts to shift some of the food onto a secondary plate (surely, they have those, it's a whole excuse to have multiple people sitting together right?), the actions... remarkably familiar. it may not be the first time he's done this for someone, far beyond the curiosity of here.]
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The Water Territory? [Neuvillette glances at the stranger, curiosity piqued.] I would enjoy hearing more about your homeland. Fontaine, where I am from, is a land with close ties and a reliance on water. The Great Fontaine Lake is so large that we refer to it as a sea, though that is not strictly accurate.
[Neuvillette hums in disappointment at himself for not being able to finish the meal but he finds it quite spicy and is already full.] Ah. Yes, I hate to appear rude to our host, but it's quite filling.
I hope you enjoy it.
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Fontaine... [the word sticks a little on his tongue, elegant feeling as it is. it's assuredly a place he's never heard of, which is intriguing in its own right. Neuvillette asked first though, so he'll stow his curiosity.] It sounds like a wonderful place. The Water Territory is one of the territories on the Klein continent. With year-round rainfall and many lakes, not to mention its proximity to the ocean, we've developed many waterways to help aid our people.
There are also many churches to Klein there—I'm a priest for one of them, in the Water City where we maintain and care for the Water Altar. [the names may be simple, even inelegant, but they truly do get the point across, don't they?] We see quite a few pilgrims over the year, and offer a number of yearly events to facilitate trade. Outside of that, we're a small community in truth, with relatively simple lives.
I'm happy to speak of the God of Klein as well, of course, but that reach is far beyond our humble territory.
[he could absolutely yammer on about Klein for ages.]
I'm sure I will. And despite her harsh words, I don't think we appear that rude... probably. I've known several people like that in my life, and they are mostly just kind and harmless.
[his expression is fond as he turns his gaze to the food, politely taking a bite before speaking again. truly, nothing could be as bad as Blade's cooking, and the volume is... surprisingly similar. he won't say anything about that either, though.]
It's quite flavourful... [he's not surprised exactly, though he does offer a polite, understanding smile to Neuvillette.] I imagine that can be hard to taste if you have a sensitive tongue, though. Oh—forgive me, I haven't asked what I should call you. I'm Olivine. [which he'd said before, but y'know, it feels right to repeat it.]
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Year-round rainfall? [Something about his tone makes it sound like that's something he'd actually like.] Please do. I'd be very interested to hear of Klein. Pilgrims come from beyond the Water Territory for him? Does he possess great wisdom? Or grant powerful blessings? [How very curious. Of course, people traveled to Fontaine, but not on pilgrimages.
He glances toward the kitchen, expression seemingly unchanging save for the subtlest hint of worry though it's hard to say which feature of his has actually changed.] I'm not so sure of that. Harmless, yes, but I have seen her force a handful of people so far to scrub dishes. [He glances at the heaping plate of chicken.] I was told this was one of the smaller meals.
[He bows his head slightly.] How rude of me. I apologize. It's a pleasure. You may call me Neuvillette.
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later than intended sorry but as promised, 1.b!
It's almost a relief then when a quick hand comes to swipe it away, and panicked eyes settle on his face. It's a short-lived feeling, though, replaced quickly by sympathy for the other— having one's private thoughts revealed so openly can't exactly be nice.
He offers Olivine a gentle smile, clapping a hand on his shoulder. ]
I'm sure you're not the first person to have his private thoughts shown here. I know it doesn't make it any easier, but...
[ He sighs. ]
A place like this, I feel like we're all gonna have our inner thoughts revealed sooner rather than later. If it helps, for a moment I believed your thoughts were mine.
[ It's probably the most open he's ever been with a complete stranger. But they're the same in that, are they not? ]
no worries, hello!!
Oh-
[the sudden response catches his attention more than what came before; Olivine is better now than he was, after all, but it's still uncomfortable to have people realise he has wants. never mind that no one is stupid enough to think he had none.]
I appreciate that... but there really isn't anything wrong with feeling that way, in general. [he's remarkably swift to warm to the conversation, falling immediately back into his habits as a priest. selfishly, it gives him something and somewhere else to put his energy that isn't his own everything. it's so hilariously telling that he doesn't even notice it when he slips into reassurance.] One should never be embarrassed about the things they want to try in safety and confidence.
Ah—I didn't mean to lecture, though. I apologise; I suppose I can't get away from my habits from the church.
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He laughs, and shakes his head. ]
There's no reason to apologize. I'm an architect, myself, and most of the time it's impossible to get me to shut up about the design of a building or of some other... I guess it's fair to say that we find comfort in what we know. Right?
[ Besides, while he won't say it, there's probably a little bit of him that needed to hear those words for himself. Strangers are one thing, but if one of his friends from home were to see such words play out in front of them from Kaveh's mind, he doesn't know what he'd do for the embarrassment. ]
Anyway, I'm Kaveh. [ He offers a hand. ] It's a pleasure to meet you, even if the circumstances are kind of strange.
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You have a point... though I think I'm just too used to offering suggestions to devotees in need. Mm, but I can just imagine the enthusiasm you must feel when talking about your passions! I don't know much about architecture, but I find it fascinating.
[he does not offer to just listen, because he's only just met Kaveh and that would be weird, right? right??? never mind that he would sit and listen to him go on all day and probably take notes besides.]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Kaveh. [Olivine takes the proffered hand, and... well, covers it gently with both of his, raising it up in a sort of friendly greeting before releasing it.] I'm Olivine. And I suppose there are worse circumstances... even than meeting in a communal bath under these, ah. conditions.
[speaking of which, what are they even doing? at least they can just stand here and talk and no one's likely to give them too much thought, but that... might be a little weird, given it's the baths and they're just kind of standing in front of a mirror counter. it's fine.]
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slides u a wildcard, auction flavored hemlo bb i am here to bother your boy
It hadn't taken her long to figure out how the Golden Peacock seemed to work, she might have been from the slums but she wasn't stupid. She knew that if she needed something, she'd have to get the chips to pay for it, and already she'd found people that needed help. People she wanted to protect. And if there was anything Aerith would fight for, it was to protect the people she'd cared about.
So she'd smiled the prettiest smile she had, tossed her braid over her shoulder, and flirted shamelessly with a room full of strangers in the sweetest voice she could muster to drive up her price. She was used to selling flowers if not marketing herself personally. It hadn't been hard, but she also hadn't been as determined to make a profit as she was now.
Which was why she was staring up at him with wide eyes, trying to figure out how on earth he'd managed to have enough chips to beat the highest local bidder when she'd also been working the floors and the different games all evening. She smoothed out the front of her gown and fixed her mask before reaching out to gently touch his arm.]
Hey, I wanted to say thank you, but...are you sure you wanted to pay that much? That was a lot!
hemlo bb i lift flowergirl up always
what mattered wasn't that, though. it was that something had tugged at his heartstrings when he'd watched her. the game was enough to fool the average local, enough to string them along for all they were worth—but the priest knows what price there can be to pay for that kind of act. the idea of it, even with some stranger, doesn't sit well with him; sure, it probably also brings forth pictures of others put to such task, but only briefly.
so, he'd put down his winnings here and now. as she noted—it wasn't hard. he's no thief, but his personality had landed him more than enough chips to gamble with. he... doesn't really want to talk about how that had gone, or the distant, dark thoughts it brings forward, so he doesn't. they appealed to different crowds, so it's not unreasonable that they'd found different niches in which to flourish.
they were in the process of bringing his prize down anyway, and the priest offered a soft smile when she reached to touch his arm. the electric zing of it was... not wholly unexpected at this point, and his white mask seemed quite suited to the delicate clothing he'd finally managed to get hold of.]
It's alright, I'm sure. You just... seemed like you could use a little break.
[maybe it was presumptuous of him, really. he didn't even know this woman, and still he'd felt the need to help her. he could be completely off base, for all he knew. still, resting a warm hand over hers for a moment, his weight shifted to the faintest jingle of metal.]
Walk with me? I don't really have a destination in mind, but... I figure a little quiet would do us both good. Ah—I'm Olivine. And... I don't intend to have you do anything, in case you were worried.
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Well, you're not wrong there.
[His sincere words warm her where being on the stage had left her chilled, chasing off the sensations that had clung to her skin from the gawking crowd. So she nods, smiling up at him with a softer smile than she'd slapped on for the patrons, one that lit up her face in a way the other hadn't.]
I'd like that a lot, crowds are pretty overwhelming for me, sometimes. It's nice to meet you, Olivine.
[And then she can't help it, covering her mouth with her hand as she giggles.]
Don't worry! They said we didn't actually have to let people touch us, but I won't say no to handsome strangers rescuing a damsel in distress!
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Oliviiiiiiine - mirror
He stands near the mirrors, lost in thought, but he glances up eyes glazing over the message. For a moment his chest tightens. Is this? Has someone looked in his head?
But Olivine smears it away, and to his horror, another appears beside it, undeniably in his own handwriting.
I long to be used and humiliated and often have fantasies of those I admire doing this to me.
It's his turn to become flustered, but he keeps as even as he can. ]
I suppose we are of a feather.
[ He hesitates before wiping it away. It's only fair the stranger see his shame after he saw the man's. ]
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And it's unreasonable to try to hide it, he's sure. More still when words rise again, written in another hand but no less alluring in thought. There's no stopping the train of thought that crashes into the present, of familiar hands and familiar voices.
At least they're both flustered, eh?]
Ah... y-yes, I suppose so...
[Basch wipes the words away and Olivine inhales deeply, taking a moment to ground himself.]
But, there is nothing shameful in having desires. [except for him, you know. Ah, but the lecture voice(tm) may end up happening as he speaks, gentle and warm.] truthfully, it is a wonderful thing to feel enough trust in your companions to want something like it, I think.
[He's almost envious! Well, maybe that's just that it decided to show the bare face of the "worst" of this own. Still.]
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Is it not shameful for you?
[ A genuine, quiet question. No judgement. But the second part makes him recoil, acid in his stomach. ]
I...am not sure it stems from trust.
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moving to journal overflow