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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.

GIFT BASKET DELIGHTS (PLEASE DON’T COMPLAIN) ▷ Charming Novelty T-shirts: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
All Natural Body Care
A Luxury Candle
A Box of Holiday Cookies
12-Pack of Resort Branded Health Items

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.

BATHROOM MISCHIEFTHE SOAP WANTS TO DROP: Soap is slippery, but it seems as though some of the bars are intent on slipping out of hand and onto the floor. Some even shoot across the open concept showers and hit someone else. But how could soap throw itself at someone?! Are you sure you're not just looking for attention?

YOU CAN'T ESCAPE YOURSELF: As the steam from the showers rolls through the bathroom the mirrors begin to fog. Strange enough, fogging the mirrors begins to reveal some kind of message ... and not just any message. Wildcards may discover one of the worst private thoughts they've ever had written out on the mirror for all to see. Hiding it as easy as wiping away the vapor, but you can never really escape your truest thoughts.

SHAM-ME, SHAM-YOU: There are several shampoo scents for wildcards to choose from in the cabinets. One particular formula, Saltmarsh Sparrow, isn't quite like the others. This particular shampoo is designed to pair with the wearer's natural scent. Wildcards may find that they are leaking faint pheromones that incite lust and arousal in potential mates. Use too much shampoo and you may even be affected by your own scent!

YOU, ME, AND THIS COMMUNAL TUB: The communal bathroom also includes a large soaking tub that can accommodate several guests at once. There are scrubbing stones kept around the pool for guest use and jars of mud masks to wear while enjoying a soak. Mud masks will leave even the dullest skin feeling hydrated and fresh—amazing! But... what is this? The very teeny tiny font on the bottom of the jars say, "Mud will not wash off by the same hands that applied it. We recommend finding a partner to apply masks with. Enjoy!"

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.

OPEN THIS FUCKING DOORWildcards may find that the closet door will slam closed and lock while they are inside. This will only happen if there are two wildcards inside the closet.

A giggle from the other side of the door is proof that it wasn’t an accident but the voice will not respond to any questions or demands. Only when asked what they need to do to be released will there will be another soft giggle and the demand: “Kiss, kiss, kiss for seven minutes!

Wildcards who abide by the kissing ghost's rule will be released promptly after seven minutes of kissing. Those that do not will be trapped inside until one of the staff members comes around and unlocks the door.

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.

LOST IN THE VALE ▷ The Vale is the only area in the resort that has simulated weather. Wildcards in the Vale may experience thunderstorms, windstorms, and light rain showers. Those who don't find their way out by night hours will find themselves plunged into darkness, with the bioluminescent mushrooms their only source of light.

▷ There are small caves and caverns throughout the Vale. There is overhead connected netting throughout the trees that may make travel easier for those agile enough to get up there. A river with fresh water runs throughout the entirety of the Vale.

▷ There are real birds living in the Vale. These birds find newcomers very interesting and like to swoop and peck if they see a good opportunity to bully. They are easily frightened off but quick to return if someone is particularly reactive.

▷ The Vale is very moist at ground level so mud and sinkholes are common. There are scattered stone and wood-plank pathways but for the most part the set-up is very natural.

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.

SEXY? TRAPSCAGE: A lofted wooden cage. This trap is triggered when the prey crosses a hidden tripwire. The cage will fall from above and enclose the prey if they are not quick enough to evade. The cage is heavy and difficult to move. Escapable if the prey is strong enough or if someone lends assistance.

HANGING NET: Netting hidden on the ground by leaves or moss. Stepping into the net area will trigger the trap into pulling up and capturing its prey in lofted bundle. Escapable if the prey manages to cut through the net or if someone lends assistance and breaks the pully rope.

MUD PIT: A deep hole hidden on the ground by leaves, moss, or carefully placed bushes. Prey will fall into the hole once stepping into it. Depths may reach 6 - 7 feet so prey cannot climb out on their own. Escapable for those with good agility or if someone lends assistance.

ANKLE SNARE: A rope loop hidden beneath leaves, moss, or other craftily laid vegetation. This trap is triggered when the prey steps into the snare. Rope will tighten around the prey's ankle to keep them in place. This trap may remain on the ground or loft the prey so that they're hanging upside-down from a tree. Escapable for those who can cut the rope or if someone lends assistance.

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.

IT'S AN ORGY Y'ALLFINDERS KEEPERS: None of the long-standing guests are paying attending to the clothes they've stripped off. Some of these clothing items may even have small items in the pockets, like a zippo lighter and cigarettes. Wildcards that dare to snatch clothes or items most likely won't be caught ... but if a guest does catch them, what are they gonna do other than give chase? If you're fast enough it's all yours.

FREE LUNCH IS NEVER FREE: All of the food and drink offered by the guests on the pagoda is spiked with aphrodisiac. Intensity varies from a very slight amount to a full dose, at player discretion. Regardless of potency, wildcards will find that effects do not last long.

MOVE OVER, BUB: The bathroom in the pagoda is small, comfortably fitting two at best. There is a shower with a limited amount of hot water available. The gauge will show as the amount of hot water declines. Once the hot water runs out wildcards can only use ice cold water to wash off the mud. It would be effective to shower together, wouldn't it?

WHO STARTED THIS PARTY: Pagoda guests will become wilder as the party goes on. Wildcards may end up voyeur to guests having sex out in the open. Some guests will try to match up with wildcards or try to match wildcards simply because they would look good together. Particularly frisky guests will playfully chase wildcards around. Good luck, newbie!

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.



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).

5 GOLD RINGS GAME ▷ The poinsettias are changing vases! Hey, they like to be fashionable too. Wildcards may notice something gold glinting in their roots as they dart across the floor to the next pot.

▷ Poinsettias are quick and clever. They will dodge, hide, and use bystanders as shields to avoid being caught. Once they’re in their new vase they cannot be taken out. They’re very stubborn.

▷ Poinsettias that are startled may give off a spurt of strong aroma. Wildcards that inhale this scent may break out into a rash. The cure is to climax/orgasm, which will get rid of the rash immediately. It may last up to a week otherwise. An embarrassed poinsettia may offer this explanation, apologetic for doing the flower equivalent of farting in your face.

▷ Gold rings can be retrieved from their roots. Taking these rings is harmless to them but they will be a bit bummed since these rings granted them the ability to scurry around. Please be kind and deposit them into a vase so they are not left stranded on the resort floor!

▷ Each ring collected may have either a slight charm or slight curse. A ring will either grant a brief boost to physical ability (charm) or drain physical ability (curse). Rings are single time use and will become plain gold rings after a brief use period. Players are welcome to choose if the rings they collect are charmed or cursed.

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.
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.

RED CARDINAL’S HOMEMADE HOLIDAY MENU ▷ Shrimp and Leek Dumplings; Vegetable Dumplings
▷ Squid Kebabs with Oyster Sauce
▷ Spicy Crawfish Pot (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Rice Noodles served with Sour Beans, Peanuts, Bamboo Shoots, and Shallots
▷ Hand-Pulled Noodles, Thin Beef, Boiled Egg served in Fish Broth
▷ Steamed Crab
▷ Carp with Sichuan Pickles
▷ Kung Pao Chicken (🌶️)
▷ Spicy Beef in Hot Oil (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce (🌶️)
▷ Red Braised Pork
▷ Sweet and Sour Ribs
▷ Mapo Tofu (🌶️🌶️)
▷ Twice-Cooked Pork Slices
▷ Hot and Sour Glass Noodles (🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Fried Eggs with Tomatoes
▷ Roast Duck
▷ Egg Fried Rice
▷ Lotus Root and Rib Soup
▷ Glutinous Rice Balls
▷ Green Dumplings
▷ Steamed Pea Flour Cake
▷ Osmanthus Cake
▷ Mung Bean Cake
▷ Egg-Yolk Puff
▷ Dragon's Beard Candy
▷ Steamed Creamy Custard Buns
▷ Rice Dumplings

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.

RED CARDINAL’S HOMEMADE WINESWEET OSMANTHUS: A sweet wine with notes of apricot and plum. A healthy dollop of the butterflies one feels during first love has been blended in to evoke an even brighter taste on the palate. Drinking Sweet Osmanthus will inspire feelings of love and romance in the drinker.

JAMMY BERRY: A tart wine with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and bayberry. A clever tongue may also taste the unshed tears for those without mourners. Drinking Jammy Berry will compel the drinker to cry. Full on waterworks. You baby.

CHILLED NUT: A mild and nutty wine with notes of chestnut and mint. All that's added to this one is a sprinkle of those bad ideas that always come past 2am. Drinking Chilled Nut will prompt the drinker to confess a secret.

LOTUS TANG: A deep-bodied wine with notes of wood and oak. A cup and a half of blended confidence from "the strongest" men as been liberally whisked in. Drinking Lotus Tang will give the drinker a massive confidence boost and the sense self-importance to match.

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.



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.

DRESSING ROOMSANONYMOUS FUN: Many of the stalls have strange holes cut into the walls, making it easy to peer into the next room over. However, an astute wildcard may realize that these holes are too big to be peepholes. One may even come to that realization because of an unexpected visitor poking through the hole to say hello.

YOU’D LOOK BETTER IN THIS: The lights in the dressing rooms may flicker on and off during the night. After that blink of darkness, wildcards may find that the clothes they were going to try on have been swapped with something completely different.

FOREBODING: Wildcards may find that their reflection in the mirror is pale and tired. The lips of that reflection will move, a faint flick not noticeable to anyone else around, only to the one looking directly at their own face and knowing they aren't whispering. This reflection will try to warn its original... but will quickly freeze up, unable to get the message out before returning to normal.

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.

TRY A NEW FACEHEARTS: Several of the red masks have been marked by Hearts. The wearer will be able to glean a vague sense of the emotions of those around them.

DIAMONDS: Several of the white masks have been marked by Diamonds. The wearer’s body will become especially sensitive to touch and temperature.

SPADES: Several of the black masks have been marked by Spades. The wearer will experience a heightened desire for intensity or violence.

CLUBS: Several of the purple masks have been marked by Clubs. The wearer will become compelled to act impulsively or recklessly.

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.

SEX TOYS GET LONELY TOODILDOS: The dildos will chase after guests to try and fill whatever hole they can. These dildos are indiscriminate and will target any hole, so watch out for these pests trying to jam into one of your nostrils. Dildos will target the nearest character and will change targets if another one is within closer range.

SHIBARI ROPE: The shibari rope has uncoiled itself and is hiding in wait to capture two people together. When it spies an opportunity it will throw itself forward and try to knot two individuals together. It will target a single individual if no one else is close enough to catch with them.

FEATHER TICKLER: The feather ticklers are surprisingly aggressive, chasing after characters to tickle them to tears. Sometimes these ticklers work together to trap characters into a corner and tickle them. A very unlucky character may even run into a flock of ticklers!

LEASH AND COLLAR: The leash and collar set will play dead until someone is close enough. The collar will snap around the neck of the closest individual and the leash will drag them toward someone else to hold.

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.



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.

COCKTAIL MENUGOLD GLAMOUR: Those that drink Gold Glamour will find that they are now able to change their voice. A popular choice among guests that really want to lean into becoming someone else for the night.

DIAMOND DUST: Those that drink Diamond Dust will find their walls slowly lowering. Suddenly, being vulnerable and open to connecting with people doesn't seem so bad. Something to help loosen up your favorite introvert.

RUBY TONGUE: Those that drink Ruby Tongue will not be able to tell a lie for the next hour or so. No matter how hard they try they will only speak honestly. Ruby Tongue won’t let you hide from yourself, even at a masquerade.

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.

VIRGIN AUCTION In a room draped in red velvets and spotted with plush couches, wildcards will find themselves either snatched up to a wooden stage or given a number. The distinction between the two is simple: staff will judge which characters are virgins and which are not. Virgins are included in the auction and all others are given the opportunity to bid on them.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome … to the annual Virgin Auction!! Gaze upon these fresh nubile virgins in awe! So clean and so untouched. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to bask in the glow of their freshness!

▷ Virgins will be asked to give an introduction of themselves on stage. Afterward, they can walk the floor and interact with bidders as they please. Virgins are a rare novelty in the resort so NPC guests will fawn over them and offer them gifts like chocolates and flowers. Some may even read crappy love poetry to them.

▷ Bidders may submit their bids via Watch directly to their virgin of choice. If the virgin likes the bid and the guest submitting it they can accept immediately. If not, they can wait for another bid. After 30 minutes, if they have no other bids, they must accept their highest bid.

▷ Virgins need only spend 1 hour of their time on a “date” with the winner of their bid. They do not need to lose their virginity. Virgins will be paid a medium payout for participating in the auction and paid 20% commission from their winning bid.


LOCK & KEY Gold and red melt together in this cozy game room. Adorned with padlock and ribbon decor, wildcards will only have a moment to admire the space before being snatched away by staff. Some wildcards will simply be given a key and returned to the room. Others will find themselves buckled into a harness or belt of some kind—but this isn’t any belt. It's a chastity belt. A rather uncomfortable one at that.

One hour to find your match, all! Anyone that doesn’t find their match after time has passed will be locked in the pillory and spanked as punishment! Welcome to the Locked Chastity Game!!

▷ Locks are looking for their matching key! Guests must find their match in order to win the game.

▷ Locks and keys that do not manage to find their match by the end of 1 hour will lose the game and have chips deducted from their bank account. They will also be locked into a pillory and spanked.

▷ Chastity belts may be over clothes or under clothes. How intense of a belt a character is wearing is left to player discretion. Some are very raunchy and may require direct contact with intimate areas to access.

▷ Once the game begins the door is closed. Candles that let off a strong aphrodisiac will be lit to add some urgency to the matchmaking. How strongly a character is affected is left to player discretion.


DIRTY DICE In another large room with small scattered game tables tables, pairs and groups will be given a special set of dice to play with. Two bold guests take the lead and show everyone how to play the game. One guest tosses both dice: one lands on BITE and the other on BREAST. He grabs his game partner and peels down her collar to sink his teeth playfully into her breast. She then takes her turn, the dice commanding another intimate action.

Got it, newbies? This is an easy beginner game. Roll the dice and do what it says. You both take turns, and if neither wimps out and does what the dice say four times in a row, you win a prize. That’s Dirty Dice for you!

DIE A
1: Bite
2: Kiss
3: Caress
4: Grab
5: Lick
6: Sniff
DIE B
1: Lips
2: Breast
3: Mouth
4: Neck
5: Ass
6: Knee


▷ If both players manage to complete four rolls they both will receive a medium payout.

▷ If one player manages to complete four rolls they will receive a small payout alone.

▷ If neither player manages to complete four rolls they get nothing.

▷ We recommend players use RNG during this game for random fun!


MASTER & PET This particular room notably has several smaller breakout rooms, all decorated in sensual black silks. Every character that steps inside will be guided into drawing a card from a box. The card will either denote Master or Pet. Staff are quick to divide those who have selected master and pet cards and set them up for play.

Welcome, Masters. We have a variety toys and pets for you to choose from. Your wish is our command. Here, you can have whatever you want. You’re in control.

▷ Masters will be given a selection of toys to browse. Players are free to imagine anything in the piles of stock that masters get to choose from.

▷ Pets will be collared and given a metal tag denoting whether the pet is a cat or a dog. This distinction is made based on character personality.

▷ Masters may request a random matchup or examine the available pets and choose the one that catches their eye. Both will then be escorted to a private room to play.

▷ Pets that manage to satisfy their master will receive a medium payout after play.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Players should mod NPCs and dealers as they like. Characters may win big with medium and large payouts when gambling. They can also lose big as well!
▶ Game managers and staff assisting setting up special games should also be freely modded as needed.
▶ Feel free to make up other special games as well! Players, as always, are encouraged to be creative and have fun.

OOC NOTES

OPENING INFO | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

BLANKET CW: dubcon; nudity; sex toys; aphrodisiacs; alcohol; altered states; gambling; gloryholes; chastity play; bdsm; petplay; very sexy characters doing sexy things
▶ All characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. The house is still observing and deciding. As rank and suits are assigned upon acceptance your character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon.
▶ 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.
▶ Most importantly, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!!!!!
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mona megistus | genshin impact

[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 12:12 am (UTC)(link)

▮ ARRIVAL (EVENS)

a. (SHAM-ME SHAM-YOU)


[ Honestly, this is ridiculous. And she isn't even sure what part yet.

After having been woken up in a tiny bed with a complete stranger, Mona had realized that, somehow, she had ended up in an exhausting situation. She was fortunate enough to make peace with her bed partner, but reality sunk in after leaving her suite. Everyone here was in an apparent fluster, either hurriedly scurrying about with items stacked in their arms or, like her, being drawn into the strange world this resort had to offer. She had her doubts about these... accommodations.

'Please, get washed up!' said a merry staff member, pointing her in the direction of the communal bath. 'I'm sure you'll feel at home, then!'

And with a resigned sigh, she had followed their suggestion.

Mona's cheeks are already warm as she stands under one of the shower heads, wetting her long, black hair enough that she can wash it. There are a few shampoos lined up along the wall to choose from, and without thinking, she picks up the one labeled Saltmarsh Sparrow. A lovely scent begins to permeant the space around her once she sets to work. It tickles her nose, and soon, the tension that had mounted inside her levels out. She even manages not to startle when a person sidles up to her.
]

Oh, I apologize. Was I in the way? The soaps are right here. There are quite a few...

[ However, due to how much hair she has, that delightful aroma has seemingly tripled in intensity. Uh-oh. ]

b. (OPEN THIS FUCKING DOOR)

You—I can hear you, you know! Release us!

[ Mona thinks she sounds particularly childish right now, but it doesn't stop her from pounding her fists on the supply closet door in an attempt to free herself. Her demands go ignored, and all she receives is another faint, mischievous giggle from the other side. How infuriating. ]

...Ugh, [ she huffs, turning away to look at the person standing beside her. The two of them have so little space between them, their legs and limbs brush every time they move. ] It appears we can't escape. I suppose that would be too simple.

[ Mona's cheeks darken, but she is able to steel herself. ]

Well, then. For how long, was it? Seven minutes? Surely, we can do that.

▮ LOVE DOVE

a. (YOU'D LOOK BETTER IN THIS)


This is a terrible joke...

[ No, rather than wearing her favorite leotard and stockings (or that ugly novelty t-shirt), Mona finds herself in what she assumes to be a bikini. Or is it a maid outfit? She honestly isn't sure. But no matter what it is, it's certainly embarrassing. Mona prides herself in her appearance—her original outfit is striking enough—but she has never worn something so decidedly lewd.

Her plump thighs and slender navel are completely exposed, the soft skin there a hue of pink that is reminiscent of a fresh peach. Mona is thankful that her breasts are at least covered adequately, though they are lined with ruffles to draw one's eyes to them. She prays that she is small enough on top to not be worth ogling. But there's a matter more pressing than that...
]

Pardon me, [ she says, hesitantly reaching out towards a passerby. Mona is red to the tips of her ears. ] If possible, can you tell me if my, ah, rear is showing?

[ It definitely is. ]

b. (LEASH AND COLLAR)

[ Clad in such a revealing outfit, Mona had been hesitantly meandering through the resort when she enters a dim-lit room. She had almost expected there to be elicit... activities occurring somewhere inside, but to her surprise, it's void of any guests. Taking that as a sign, Mona ventures in further to see if there is a place where she can rest. Maybe a seat? Or if she's lucky, a sofa. ]

Hm? What's this?

[ But what she spots perturbs her. Conspicuously laying in the center of the room is what looks to be a leash and collar, its shade a deep, dark purple, like something a royal pet would wear. It's as though someone dropped it here and ran off. Strange, but Mona decides to ignore it and step aside—only to be abruptly pulled back. ]

Ah! [ She squeaks, both of her hands flying up to clutch at her neck. To her disbelief, the collar she had been scrutinizing not a minute before has now fastened around her throat. Mona tries to tug it loose, but it doesn't budge at all. If anything, it just secures itself all the tighter. ] Let—go—

[ In front of her, the leash darts up into the air and begins to tug her across the floor towards the door she entered from. Mona struggles, but is ultimately unsuccessful in freeing herself. Soon, she is thrust unceremoniously through the entryway and right into the arms of another guest.

And perhaps satisfied, the leash plants itself in that person's open hand.
]

▮ GAME ROOMS

(VIRGIN AUCTION)


I—I am Mona Megistus, meaning "The Great Astrologist Mona"! If it's d-divination you seek from me, then I ask that you respect my name.

[ Why does her usual introduction sound so meek? Mona is humiliated.

Red in the face, she gives a little bow, her twintails fluttering out around her as she does. But once she is standing up again, Mona awkwardly clears her throat and settles her hands on her hips. A confident pose, isn't it? She values herself plenty—it would be awful if she could only bring in a pathetic bid or two. Therefore, it's best to present as if her heart isn't wildly pounding in her chest.

The crowd in front of her—a mixture of guests and wildcards, she thinks—clap and cheer. This—aspect isn't too bad, admittedly. Positive attention makes her preen.
]

Y-Yes, that's right! This is only something I can do... Your praise is welcome!

[ Now, let's see if her winning Bidder will be a pleasant person. ]

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( hi hello! mona is open to both sexy prompts and general shenanigans! she doesn't have a confirmed age in her canon, but it's likely she is in her early twenties. her kink list is available here. all i ask is that mona's naughty partners be 18+. feel free to hit me up through pm or [plurk.com profile] himejoshi if you have any concerns or questions! ]
travailler: strive (ElpheltS126)

love dove a.

[personal profile] travailler 2023-12-19 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[This store isn't so bad. Sure, there's plenty of weird things, but lots of the clothes are fun! Perfectly normal fun. Like the leotard and bunny ears she found and is currently wearing as she hops around like a rabbit. Elphelt's bunny fantasy is cut short as someone--who she hopes did not notice her hopping around--asks for her to lend a hand. Or, more appropriately, an eye.]

Oh, sure.

[Classic girl helping girl stuff. Elphelt looks down. Hmm! She continues to stare--and stare. A hand to her chin, as if she is mulling it over. More staring.

She is taking her time!

But then she snaps her fingers and nods.
]

Yup, it sure is! I admire your willingness to show so much.

[Said as though Mona was clearly hoping to show as much rear as possible... ]
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ The woman beside her is wearing something just as daring as Mona is. Though, rather than being embarrassed, she doesn't seem at all bothered. Perhaps even pleased? Those large bunny ears of hers had been bouncing around in Mona's periphery for a few minutes now, but Mona hadn't actually turned to check why that was. She had been a little too preoccupied with her own state of dress.

Regardless, the kind stranger's gaze drops to Mona's behind and—stares.

Very intently.

So intently, in fact, that Mona doesn't even see her blink. Her chin is cupped, too, like one would do when observing a grand painting somewhere in a museum. And by the time the silence is broken, Mona is flushed and quivering.
]

D-Did it require such a thorough look?

[ Just how much skin has she exposed?? ]

But thank you... It—isn't willing. I had chosen something less revealing, but the lights went out, and when they were lit again, I found I was wearing... this. [ Mona places her hands on her collar, turning side to side as she peers down at herself. ] I've never seen anything like it.
travailler: strive (ElpheltS104)

[personal profile] travailler 2023-12-19 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I understand your distress now! Being forced to wear something can be unpleasant, for sure.

[Not gonna comment on why the inspection was so thorough! Not important. Nope. ]

Butt! Er, I mean. But! It appears to be an amalgamation of a bikini and a Parisian maid, which is a very powerful combination! The girl power you are exuding right now is off the charts. I feel I could faint from the aura at any moment. So. What I'm saying is, it doesn't look too bad.

[............]

Even if your whole bottom is kinda hanging out.
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Girl power? [ Mona has never heard that phrase before. It isn't difficult to figure out, though. ] Well... I'm uncertain what to think of the 'bikini' aspect, but maids are respectful—

[ And then, she flushes scarlet. ]

H-Hanging—I knew it!

[ It's a changing room, so a mirror should be around here... Found it!

She quickly approaches her reflection and turns around, looking over her shoulder and expecting the worst. Sure enough, the ruffles adorning the bottom of her outfit only stick out on the sides. The back, and her ass, are indeed exposed. There's plenty of cheek. Mona is bottom-heavy, after all.
]

Ahh... [ She moans and tries to tug at the material. ] This is awful... Aren't you embarrassed, too? Your leotard is nearly the same as these panties.
travailler: strive (ElpheltS119)

[personal profile] travailler 2023-12-19 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? What would I be embarrassed about?

[Elphelt looks over her own shoulder in an attempt to get a look at her own rear. What does Mona know that she doesn't??? She slaps it a little, making her jiggle, but doesn't see anything wrong.]

Did I sit in something?
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ That jiggle... Provocative, but still alluring. ]

N-Nevermind. Yours is just fine.

[ Strangely, Mona feels a bit better. Elphelt's rear is as plush as her own, and seeing her so confident strikes some of that emotion in Mona, as well. It isn't like she is the only one here in a vulnerable position—since waking up this morning, Mona has gotten more than eyeful of other guests and their... appendages. ]

I suppose I can make do with this if I think of it as a bikini.

[ She tries to stand more confidently. ]

It could even be... a little cute?
travailler: strive (ElpheltS095)

[personal profile] travailler 2023-12-19 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Being a performer--and, as a result, the center of attention--does wonders for self esteem! And also does wonders for getting used to wearing sexy outfits!]

Super cute! I'm almost jealous! But I think that style fits you more than me.

[Elphelt bounces around excitedly behind Mona. Not, like, in a bunny way this time. Just manic excitement!]

Yeah, yeah! You got it! And you know what they say--if you've got it, flaunt it! Stand up straight and proud, girl!
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, no, this is dangerous. Mona loves praise. ]

Yes—yes, very true! I'm cute! This outfit is just an extension of my usual. For the wandering eye, they can consider it a treat to look upon me!

[ She puffs out her chest.

Giving herself a once-over, there's no doubt her maid dress is skimpy. However, that doesn't mean that Mona has to be ashamed of herself. She is a great, skilled astrologist, isn't she? Something as silly as this won't deter her; she will make the best of it!
]

Though, I think your outfit is cute, too. The ears, especially.

[ Smiling, Mona turns towards Elphelt and offers her hand. ]

May I have your name? I want to thank you properly this time.
travailler: strive (ElpheltS003)

[personal profile] travailler 2023-12-19 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Clap, clap, clap! Impromptu pep talk intervention successful! A smile looks much better on this girl than a look of anxiety. Elphelt quells the urge to pat her head like a puppy, even if that is the best comparison she can think of as she sees this girl beam under praise.]

Aww, thank you! I am Elphelt Valentine--performer, singer, and songwriter.

[She takes Mona's hand. Does she shake it or does she kiss it? Shake it or kiss it?! Maybe she's feeling homesick for the castle life, but she bows deeply and gives Mona's knuckles a kiss, regardless of what Mona is expecting.]

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joyd: (✝ penetration)

virgin auction

[personal profile] joyd 2023-12-19 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[If this is how a man or woman should have to face their virginity—well, Tyki is grateful that his own first time is well and truly behind him by a count of many, many years. There is no denying the humiliation of the event; it's a display of wares, a performance for an audience that strives to pass money through different hands, which is not an unusual phenomena in a casino itself. So he shouldn't be surprised. Still, anyone would be up their shaking in their boots, especially those singled out for their lack of worldly experience.

Really, "clean and fresh"? It's like they're trying to sell him vegetables.

What catches Tyki's notice, in the end, isn't the show itself... but a young woman who proclaims herself a diviner. That's certainly more interesting than everything else he's seen on stage so far, and out of curiosity he finds himself placing a bid. It's not too high; while he won some money from the games available, he still has a long way to go as a Wildcard if he wants his pockets deep. If he even cares for that kind of wealth.

In the end, it is player's choice. "The Great Astrologist" herself will have to decide if she'll choose him, or if she gets another bid whether she'd rather go somewhere else.

Tyki stands out of the way of the crowd's foot traffic, toward the side of the room, but his gold eyes go on watching intently.]
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-19 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ All things considered, this event goes well.

She is still very much embarrassed, of course—her purity was broadcasted to every listening ear in the resort. Mona hadn't given permission for this knowledge to go public, either. However, she had at least made an attempt to convince herself it isn't important. Does it truly matter if she hasn't been deflowered? Such thoughts have scarcely crossed her mind, being as focused on her research as she is. And even if she is a virgin, the cooing and praise she received from the crowd wasn't unpleasant. So, it must be alright, she thinks.

(Or perhaps she is just coping.)

Mona's round of bidding eventually comes to an end—she is relieved she did not go unrecognized—and she is given the opportunity to choose her partner. It's—difficult. Though the rules did not say she absolutely had to present her virginity, it remains something very much on the table. With that possibility in mind, Mona does not want to end up in an unfavorable position. She wouldn't want her first time to be a poor memory.

Her green eyes, seafoam in color and vivid under the lights, quickly scan the crowd before settling on someone standing further back. This person had bet on her previously, a fellow Wildcard. He is a tall, handsome man with dark eyes. Even from a distance, his aura piqued her interest—chalk it up to her skill in perception.
]

I've decided. [ She lifts her chin. ] Please move the auction forward.

[ Ignoring the murmurs of excitement rising for the next in line, Mona exits the stage to approach her Bidder's side. It is only when she stops in front of him that she realizes her heart is still pounding. ]

Yes, I... I'd like to go with you, if I may.
joyd: (✝ self destruction)

[personal profile] joyd 2023-12-20 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
[It's intriguing, truly, to see that the young woman is confident enough to take charge of her own auction when so many of the other Wildcards on stage look nearer to wilting flowers vying to escape the glare of the audience's attention. Tyki waits for her to join his side, smile a crescent on his lips.]

I'm honored that you'd choose me.

[He doesn't fall into a full bow, since it feels a bit out of proportion for everything going on here, but he does offer half of one—a slight tilt forward of head and shoulders in gentlemanly acknowledgement.]

For the record, I didn't bid on you hoping to get anything out of this. That may be the game, but I'd rather my partners be willing, not humiliated into it. Though I do think this means I get a date. [A little less overwhelming than the proposition of losing one's virginity. He turns, offering his arm for her to take.] What do you say, Miss Megistus?
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-22 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
I see... That does make this a little easier to swallow.

[ As of the moment, Mona is uncertain what she would classify herself as—willing would be too generous, but completely abstinent isn't correct, either. After all, she trusts in herself and her capabilities as a person and mage. If it will ultimately benefit her, Mona will follow a trickier path... even if, say, it does result with her unclothed. Accepting one's fate is the first lesson an astrologist must learn. ]

Still, I agree to your proposal. I may be inexperienced in other matters, but a date isn't beyond me.

[ Mona returns his slight bow with a dip of her head, a small, polite smile forming on her features. ]

Please treat me well.
joyd: (✝ it catches up with you)

[personal profile] joyd 2023-12-22 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
You have my word. Call me Tyki, by the way. [Although his name was attached to the bid, he still finds it worth a formal introduction.] Tyki Mikk.

[With a slight smile, he turns to lead her on, yet even as he splits the crowd to take them toward where he knows the nicer restaurant of the casino is located—a placed called the Gilded Cage, apparently—amber eyes never stray too far.]

You said you were an astrologist? What exactly can you 'divine' from someone else?

[It's got him curious, because he's heard of fortune tellers, but nothing quite like this.]
astrolabium: <user name=sousaphone> (Default)

[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-23 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
It's a pleasure, Tyki.

[ His name is unfamiliar on her tongue, and Mona privately wonders where he hails from and what it is like. In regards to her own world, she likes to think she is well-traveled. Her Master made sure of that, bringing Mona to far lands to broaden her view and have her meet many people, both average and otherwise.

But with the topic of her passion brought up, she quickly puts an end to her musings. This is very important to her.
]

Yes, you are correct. I practice divination through hydromancy. By observing the reflection of the sky across water, I can foresee the future.

[ Mona proudly lifts her chin. ]

So, you can say that I have the ability to discern the fate of others.
joyd: (✝ eventually we find our way)

[personal profile] joyd 2023-12-23 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Hydromancy? Never heard of anything like that.

[The sky across water... what a romantic notion. It's interesting that it might have such a power—fate is such a tangled concept, after all, isn't it? How can it be proven one way or another? With something like that, it can't be so clear-cut.]

I'd ask you to discern my own, but... well, [how to put this lightly?] you might be surprised what you find.

[Given that he is, for starters, not wholly human. And that his fate is inexplicably bound to twelve others. And they are warring to erase humanity and propagate it anew. Wouldn't that be a startling thing to learn about your date?]

How about we enjoy a meal together first? Before I scare you off.
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2024-01-05 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
( moved here for overflow! )
actuallycuring: (shocked of not being chosen)

sham-me, sham-you

[personal profile] actuallycuring 2023-12-20 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[It's the same shampoo Karen has been using, a few shower heads down. She doesn't really even consciously notice the scent coming from somewhere else, when it's coming from her own hair already.

No, the only thing Karen consciously knows about what's going on is that she's so overcome with desire that she can't ignore it. And that never happens. The notion that something is strange tickles the back of her mind, but that doesn't make her body calm down, nor help her tear her eyes away from the stunning woman in front of her.]


Soap? No, I...

[She tries to think of any explanation for why she's over here other than "horny" and fails, instead taking a step closer.]
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-22 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Are you alright?

[ Upon getting a better look at the woman beside her, Mona is surprised to find that she is quite pretty. She appears a little older than Mona, too, with sharper features that contrast with Mona's round, full cheeks. Though, it's her expression that truly gives Mona pause—it's nothing short of desirous.

And now that they are side by side, the combined scent of their shampoo is near overwhelming.
]
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[personal profile] actuallycuring 2023-12-22 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure. I'm feeling... strange.

[It isn't the fact that she's feeling lustful that's strange. The other woman is young and in her prime and very pretty, not to mention completely naked. The intensity, though... Karen hadn't known it was possible to feel this much want. It adds to that nagging feeling that something is wrong... but leaves her with no ability to deal with that suspicion. She simply cannot tear her attention away. The shampoo is combining with both of their scents, mingling them together as if making a declaration.

Karen has always been good at resisting acting on her feelings, but this is too much. She needs to either get herself out of here, which feels almost impossible, or--]


Are you also feeling it?

[Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but maybe this means something.]
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evens, b.

[personal profile] transgressed 2023-12-21 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Don't think they're paid to listen to our demands.

[Fang drawls, stating the obvious. She already hates this stupid place — it was absurd. Playing grab ass with strangers for a bid at freedom? What a joke.

The childish tricks it played were almost more insulting to her than they would have been if they were dangerous. At least then she could fight it. Not that this wasn't its own form of danger. You put enough strangers together and surround them with sex, sex, and more sex... well, there were bound to be no small share of folks whose intentions weren't all above board. At least this woman seems more put out and embarrassed than anything else, but Fang finds herself feeling a little bad by even that.

She can hear Vanille scolding her about being nice in her head. Maybe it's that, or the fact that she and Mona are a tangle of limbs by now, pressed so close together that even breathing brought new contact, that makes her soften her tone.]
Think we can manage between the two of us. [...] Are you going to be alright? I can start us off if it's easier.
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2023-12-22 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Still red in the face, Mona resolutely nods. ]

Yes, I'll be fine. Though... I do admit I am inexperienced.

[ She shifts where she stands, almost as if she is going to cross her arms. It would've been her attempt at being nonchalant—perhaps, then, she wouldn't appear so vulnerable. But to her dismay, there's not enough room and Mona ends up awkwardly brushing her hair away from her face instead. Her face feels all the hotter. ]

If you could lead, I would appreciate it.

[ Then, at least, she won't embarrass herself by floundering. ]
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[personal profile] transgressed 2023-12-24 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Inexperienced. Great. Fang hides her wince. It's not Mona's fault, not at all... it's only that it makes her feel like a bit of a lech. A dirty old woman. Not that she looked it, of course, just...

Man.]


It's alright. [Despite her own discomfort, she tries to be comforting. Her own distaste over being forced into this doesn't factor into it, when she had someone else to be concerned over.] No judgment here. I'll... [She pauses, then leans forward, gently cupping Mona's chin to tilt her face upward.] start us off slow. You tell me if it's too much, alright?

[She can't recall the last time she kissed anyone. Had it been in Oerba, centuries ago? Before she and Vanille had been given their fated burden, subjected to an endless age of sleep and crystal dreaming? But it's a bit like riding a chocobo — she finds it to be easy to recall. True to her word, she does start slow — the kisses are brief, gentle, little more than brushes of her mouth over Mona's own as she gauges her reactions. If something stirs in her at this forced closeness, she ignores it. Ages upon ages without true physical contact would make anyone miss it. For now, she instead counts the seconds in her head.]
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[personal profile] astrolabium 2024-01-05 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
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