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TDM #4
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The Lobby.
- When you open your eyes, there is quite a lot of beige to take in. The unassuming walls of the room you've found yourself in are barren save for a single motivational poster directly in your line of sight. An illuminated sign above an open door on the far wall reads 'lobby exit.'
"Welcome," chimes a polite, synthesized voice. "I'm happy you're here." A moment later comes the clarity of the situation: you have died and so has the world you came from. "This is Amani, your new reality," continues The Peacekeeper. "Everything will be fine."
At least you aren't the only one here, you'll soon find out, as others who are just as confused and concerned as you are mingling on the main hub's first floor. Hopefully, you find a familiar face among the crowd. If not, that's all right. You'll get to know quite a few people very well soon enough.
- If you're one of the unlucky few whose death required a bit more intensive re-coding to maintain stability in the simulation, you'll instead awaken on a bed in the infirmary. Everything is strikingly white save for the occasional string of vines with lavender growing in bursts to help keep people calm. Whether or not it works seems to be on a case-by-case basis.
While there is no active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is there to explain the situation in a more delicate manner to these individuals. It's already stressful enough having to have gone through such a violent death, after all!
If characters want more questions answered, they'll need to speak to The Peacekeeper directly. But first, it will encourage socialization in the main hub and hopefully, you'll find someone you recognize to make taking things in a little easier.
WHAT
The fourth Amani TDM!
WHEN
April 21st, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Tickling
★ Facials
★ School Uniforms
★ Sharing
★ Hurt/Comfort
★ Facials
★ School Uniforms
★ Sharing
★ Hurt/Comfort
WELCOME
Throughout the main hub where everyone congregates, a light chiming echoes through the first floor. "Hello, everyone," comes the synthetic voice from when you first arrived. "Please, watch your step since there's quite a few puddles around. If you'd like, there is cake, some refreshments, and some eggs for you in these trying times. If they feel warmer than usual, that's because they're going to hatch soon!"
While the Peacekeeper doesn't elaborate, as usual, simulation inhabitants are free to notice the eggs that either they gathered or are still littering the simulation are now warm to the touch, give off a faint glow, and may even move subtly now and again if watched.
Dark, ominous clouds begin to gather over every piece of sky in the simulation and before long blot out the sun. Sheets of rain begin to pour down almost without warning. Hopefully, you've managed to fix those leaks in your house! Or maybe you're finding new ones...
Lightning splits the sky with a dramatic crackle and thunder booms not long after it. The wind howls and the worst of the storm won't relent for a few hours at the least. Even after, the rain will linger for days on and off to varying degrees of severity.
While the weather has taken a turn for the gloomy, that doesn't mean that simulation inhabitants have to be! In fact, it may feel somewhat refreshing as if the rain is washing away any negativity lingering after The Overseer's masquerade. Whether by her design or not, she - nor The Peacekeeper - will say but it does seem that she wants to keep relations as peaceful between the simulation inhabitants and creators as she can.
Of course, your buckets might not just be catching water. With the rising water levels, the fish that inhabit the simulation's waters are just as confused as anyone else. Even more confusing is the glitch causing them to transform once they find themselves on solid (mostly) ground.
Thankfully, they don't change into anything harmful. Well, maybe to your teeth since an abundance of sweet treats is bound to cause a cavity or two... Not to mention the other odd effects that food here is known to have.
If the party and its cake don't appeal to you, that's perfectly fine. This is the perfect time to configure your Digitized Technical Friend or your DTF status. A DTF is similar to a dæmon from His Dark Materials in that it is connected to and a reflection of a character's soul. These DTFs take shape accordingly and are projections similar to the NPCs. Think of them as your own personal Clippy except less annoying. Hopefully.
Once that's set-up, there are other locations of the main hub to investigate! You can still find an (off-key) instrument to play in the music lounge or check out the (algae-ridden) pool.
You can even visit The Peacekeeper themselves on the second floor. They're always happy to have visitors! They're also conveniently where you might place a complaint about that status of the main hub and its amenities.
While the Peacekeeper doesn't elaborate, as usual, simulation inhabitants are free to notice the eggs that either they gathered or are still littering the simulation are now warm to the touch, give off a faint glow, and may even move subtly now and again if watched.
APRIL SHOWERS
Granted, there are bigger things to worry about such as the storm that's rolling in.Dark, ominous clouds begin to gather over every piece of sky in the simulation and before long blot out the sun. Sheets of rain begin to pour down almost without warning. Hopefully, you've managed to fix those leaks in your house! Or maybe you're finding new ones...
Lightning splits the sky with a dramatic crackle and thunder booms not long after it. The wind howls and the worst of the storm won't relent for a few hours at the least. Even after, the rain will linger for days on and off to varying degrees of severity.
While the weather has taken a turn for the gloomy, that doesn't mean that simulation inhabitants have to be! In fact, it may feel somewhat refreshing as if the rain is washing away any negativity lingering after The Overseer's masquerade. Whether by her design or not, she - nor The Peacekeeper - will say but it does seem that she wants to keep relations as peaceful between the simulation inhabitants and creators as she can.
ONE FISH, TWO FISH...
The constant rain brings water levels of the rivers and eddies up at an alarming rate. Flooding is inevitable and, hopefully, the place you've claimed as your own isn't in the way. If it is, you might want to get the buckets ready or consider a relocation!Of course, your buckets might not just be catching water. With the rising water levels, the fish that inhabit the simulation's waters are just as confused as anyone else. Even more confusing is the glitch causing them to transform once they find themselves on solid (mostly) ground.
Thankfully, they don't change into anything harmful. Well, maybe to your teeth since an abundance of sweet treats is bound to cause a cavity or two... Not to mention the other odd effects that food here is known to have.
- ★ Taiyaki » Despite having just jumped out of the chilly waters, these tasty treats will be warm to the touch and generate steam. After biting into one, you'll radiate warmth no matter what for a brief period of time. Being a walking furnace sure is nice with this damp, cold atmosphere... Maybe you'll find a friend or two to huddle up with and keep warm.
★ Swedish Fish » Eating one of these stretchy, gummy candies will increase your flexibility. Literally and metaphorically! It might be easier to be convinced to do something you wouldn't have before and now you can bend just the right way to make it extra fun.
★ Hard Fish Candy » These tart candies will render someone unable to speak until it completely dissolves. This can take a while, too, since they seem to be persistantly stuck to the roof of your mouth! Yet, don't underestimate the power of body language to speak your mind.
★ Chocolate Sardines » Eating one of these rich bite-sized treats will make you sweeter. No, really! Candy kisses isn't just an expression after eating these fish. You taste delicious. Maybe too delicious... Be careful! Once someone gets a taste of you, they might not want to stop anytime soon.
WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?
If the party and its cake don't appeal to you, that's perfectly fine. This is the perfect time to configure your Digitized Technical Friend or your DTF status. A DTF is similar to a dæmon from His Dark Materials in that it is connected to and a reflection of a character's soul. These DTFs take shape accordingly and are projections similar to the NPCs. Think of them as your own personal Clippy except less annoying. Hopefully.
Once that's set-up, there are other locations of the main hub to investigate! You can still find an (off-key) instrument to play in the music lounge or check out the (algae-ridden) pool.
You can even visit The Peacekeeper themselves on the second floor. They're always happy to have visitors! They're also conveniently where you might place a complaint about that status of the main hub and its amenities.
RAINING CATS AND DOGS
While the fishy foods are odd enough as is, another glitch appears to be occurring throughout the simulation but this time originates not from the rain but The Peacekeeper's humble musings. "Did you know," speaks the resident AI, "that there is an expression called 'raining cats and dogs'? I think that's such a curious saying! It made me wonder what it might actually look like..."
Following the strange, unexpected 'announcement,' inhabitants may begin to notice large globs of water falling periodically from the sky now amidst the regular rain. When they hit the ground with a large splash, nothing is there... at first. The water will burst apart only to reassemble into a canine or feline friend. Well, it's shaped like a dog or a cat.
Due to the sudden nature of their spawning though, some things aren't quite right. Perhaps that cat has only three legs instead of four; a dog may be missing an eye, an ear, or even its tail. And those are the more tame oddities! While the unique animals aren't overly abundant there are still a good number that spawn across the days of rain. Don't be surprised if a dog takes up shelter from the storm on your porch or you come home to a cat you don't own having climbed through a loose window.
While this might be exactly the addition to your home that you wanted, it doesn't change the leaky roof or broken window in your new place. Or, unfortunately, the fact that there's no extra space for a pet yet. No, unfortunately that will still need to be fixed the peaceful way. If you'd like more lighting or even cozier clothes, simulation inhabitants are reminded that 'peaceful interactions' are very important!
It might be a good idea to stick close to someone you know, for now, since even the smallest amounts of intimacy might see subtle changes occurring where they're staying. Perhaps that broken window is now fixed, the grime and dust seem a little less, or the floor doesn't creak quite as loud.
Larger changes, however, will only come after demonstrating the more powerful peaceful interactions. If you want new hardwood floors or a fresh coat of paint on the walls, you're going to have to demonstrate how well you 'get along' with others against them first.
Following the strange, unexpected 'announcement,' inhabitants may begin to notice large globs of water falling periodically from the sky now amidst the regular rain. When they hit the ground with a large splash, nothing is there... at first. The water will burst apart only to reassemble into a canine or feline friend. Well, it's shaped like a dog or a cat.
Due to the sudden nature of their spawning though, some things aren't quite right. Perhaps that cat has only three legs instead of four; a dog may be missing an eye, an ear, or even its tail. And those are the more tame oddities! While the unique animals aren't overly abundant there are still a good number that spawn across the days of rain. Don't be surprised if a dog takes up shelter from the storm on your porch or you come home to a cat you don't own having climbed through a loose window.
While this might be exactly the addition to your home that you wanted, it doesn't change the leaky roof or broken window in your new place. Or, unfortunately, the fact that there's no extra space for a pet yet. No, unfortunately that will still need to be fixed the peaceful way. If you'd like more lighting or even cozier clothes, simulation inhabitants are reminded that 'peaceful interactions' are very important!
It might be a good idea to stick close to someone you know, for now, since even the smallest amounts of intimacy might see subtle changes occurring where they're staying. Perhaps that broken window is now fixed, the grime and dust seem a little less, or the floor doesn't creak quite as loud.
Larger changes, however, will only come after demonstrating the more powerful peaceful interactions. If you want new hardwood floors or a fresh coat of paint on the walls, you're going to have to demonstrate how well you 'get along' with others against them first.
SEEING PINK
ear the end of the week, the rain finally relents and temperatures continue to gradually increase. Those May flowers can't quite seem to wait though since several of the trees lining the edge of the forest bloom brilliant pink blossoms that a DTF will be able to identify as love blossoms. While the blooms won't last very long, they certainly are using all the time they have to take over.
The pollen is one thing. It may start out as just a tickle in your nose or stuffy head but eventually turns into something much more lovely. You're tickled pink about almost everything, it seems, and want to share that happiness with others. And who needs rose-colored glasses when almost everywhere one looks there's a string of love blossoms blooming?
These invasive flowers are in your garden, along the vines in the city, and even sprawling through the main hub! It actually seems almost impossible to avoid them. The Peacekeeper assures inhabitants that it isn't purposeful and just the natural cycle of the love blossoms.
Enjoy the mood-lifting and groin-tingling effects while they last! The love blossoms will only linger for a few days, at most, before receding back to the forest line and eventually falling dormant again until next spring.
The pollen is one thing. It may start out as just a tickle in your nose or stuffy head but eventually turns into something much more lovely. You're tickled pink about almost everything, it seems, and want to share that happiness with others. And who needs rose-colored glasses when almost everywhere one looks there's a string of love blossoms blooming?
These invasive flowers are in your garden, along the vines in the city, and even sprawling through the main hub! It actually seems almost impossible to avoid them. The Peacekeeper assures inhabitants that it isn't purposeful and just the natural cycle of the love blossoms.
Enjoy the mood-lifting and groin-tingling effects while they last! The love blossoms will only linger for a few days, at most, before receding back to the forest line and eventually falling dormant again until next spring.
SEXY STAMP CARD
If you're wondering about these 'peaceful interactions' that keep being mentioned or what the kinks of the month are for... Here's your answer! Upon arrival, all characters will receive a digital copy of their very own sexy stamp card.
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!NOTES
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!
★ The kinks of the month have changed! Be sure to check this post for what the new ones are. Also, give a congratulations to Corrin (
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fatefulprince) as the as the new leader of the sexy leaderboard! 🎉★ The effects of the strange fish candies can, as always, be as heavy or light as you'd like! It can be chalked up to differences in resistance, non-humanity or not, etc. etc. Also, they can mixed-and-matched! Have fun with that.
★ The flora and fauna page will be updated. It's also still open for player suggestions! All you need to do now is link your check-in (or player claim) comment to make a submission!
★ Make sure to dunk your questions/feedback in the thread below!
NAVIGATION
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He is a servant of the Emperor. And he behaves as one. He is a sword. His lady's tool to be married off if it serves her goals. Or to stand loyally at her side forevermore.]
Regardless of what I feel or don't feel it is of no concern. I will not act upon them. I never have nor will I.
[Hubert places a gloved hand upon Rosie's shoulder and gently pushes her back a few steps.]
None of that, if you please.
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Bottling all that up is only going to come back to bite you in the long run, [ she adds, to that. Look at this gigantic hypocrite. ] Besides, it's not, like, some horrible thing? It's a natural part of life for most.
[ The touch is unexpected but she doesn't tense like she normally would. Instead, there's a strange thrill that runs through her at it. Probably the pollen, she imagines, or her own propensity of being slightly horny for danger. It's hard to say. ]
None of what, sir? I don't know what you're talking about.
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[Hubert folds his own arms over his chest, not to show off as she did, but to shield himself from whatever game this girl is playing.]
I don't know where you hail from but where I hail from we don't speak of such things. I, personally, don't speak of such things. And if you're looking to follow the creed this world has implemented that is your prerogative but it is certainly not mine.
So... as I said, none of that.
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For now. He is, unfortunately, almost too easy to tease already. ]
Where I'm from doesn't matter. [ And it's said as fact more than a slight even if she means it as both. Rose doesn't have much fondness for her 'home' these days. ] I am though, actually, following the way of things here and it might be easier for you in the long run too. After all, this isn't your world anymore- Right?
You're going to have to deal with some of that eventually. I'm just offering to make it enjoyable.
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And no, actually, I do not have to do anything I do not wish to. Especially that. And if you keep pushing the subject I will end this conversation all that much faster. I don't know how much more disinterest I have to show but walking away usually does it.
[This conversation couldn't be on more of a wrong foot and the flowers are making him very congested and cranky. Warm too but mostly sneezy. He brings his handkerchief back up to his face as another sneeze takes him.]
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So did I, [ she says, to that. ] But that's exactly why I prefer it here. [ She died for a cause she believed to be just and now has her doubts. Part of her wishes she could be as convicted and sure as him but- The other part is glad to be unpacking all that her death had meant, good or bad. ]
But, you know, nothing wrong with experiencing a different way of things. That's all I'll say on the matter! I'd offer to take you away from the flowers but, uh- [ A glance up at her own crown of them. ] -that probably isn't going to be possible. But we can maybe find somewhere it's less annoying.
My name's Rose, by the way. Always forget that part.
[ Did she proposition a man who didn't even know her name? Sure did! That's just how she rolls ]
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To each their own. [He mumbles into the handkerchief.] And yes... I would like to get out of the flowers.
[To go to a place much less annoying means he'd have to go there alone but again... He keeps such things to himself. Hubert presses his fingers to his temple and sniffs again, giving a shake of the head to gather his focus back. He needs to keep it together with one of the horniest women he's ever met hovering around him.]
Hubert von Vestra. A pleasure...
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Hubert... [ Hm. Has she heard that name before? Possibly. It sounds familiar, anyway. She can't place it though so she gives a smile instead. ] And the pleasure is all yours, I assure you. [ Not missing an ounce of confidence, is she? ]
I can try to help you find a place to stay, if you'd like. There are plenty of fixer-uppers out in the grasslands.
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[He breathes a little easier once they start moving out of the flowers.]
I suspect that would require the exchange of stamps? And is there any limit to the kind of home you can get?
[He might as well ask. She seems to know what's going on at the very least.]
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sonsfriends. ]Not that I know of yet, actually. If you can bang it into existence, it can be it seems. Gotta' say, not the most usual method of establishing 'peace' but- I don't have any complaints.
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[Should Edelgard appear in this place it would be nice to already have a home for her to live in so she need not get involved in this if she does not want to. If you're meticulous about it you can be quite successful in getting what you need quickly.]
So a castle or Imperial Palace wouldn't be out of the question?
[Not that he would get either. His Lady would not be so inclined to something quite so obnoxious. A simple home with plenty of bedrooms would do just fine.]
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Nah, I don't see why not! Our house is pretty simple, we're just focusing on additions where we can.
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It's an attitude that has served me well all my life. I am thinking of the future... There are great many people from my "home" here. [Same clowns different colored tents.] I figure it will only be a matter of time before my Lady arrives. And it would well be within my duties to make sure she's taken care of.
[He lets out a hum of thought.]
Well.... Aside from your rather forward greeting towards me I do thank you for your invaluable information.
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Oh, your Lady? That's thoughtful of ya'. There's a guy here that calls me 'Lady Rosie,' actually, but I'm not all that fancy. Though I guess I am dating something in a position of authority... Anyway!
Anytime, dude. I know I can be a lot but I do wanna' help, y'know?
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[Hubert glances Rosie for a moment raising a thin brow at her comment.]
Are you of someone of status then? A noble of some sort?
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[ The woman can't help but give a huff of amusement at the word 'noble.' Ah, right, that's how that works where they're from. Doesn't it? Nobility. ] Me? Nah.
I'm a commoner, through and through. But Seteth is, like, some recognized church official or something that sounds important. I guess he'd count as nobility in his world though he never made me feel less than or anything like a lot of nobles seem to.
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[It does sound like it but one should make sure. And if that is the case this afterlife is swarming with rats. And here he thought it was supposed to be a far more peaceful place. He's going to turn a corner and find those that Slither next.]
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That'd be him! I guess you guys knew each other back home?
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[Part of the invading army that conquered his home. How could one forget.]
An outstanding member of the church... who wouldn't know the name.
[No sarcasm but how he wishes the words were drenched in it.]
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Yeah, that seems to be the case. I know a lot of the others here know him and he was, like, a father figure to some of them. It's kind of cute, really, how many of them look up to him.
He's good at what he does.
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Astounding, most certainly.
[Before he has an actual aneurysm by not being sarcastic to all that he is hearing.]
But... the time, I really must be going. A pleasure and all that. And thank you for what you have answered. That is appreciated.