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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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The only warning he manages is the brief tightening of his hands on Cloud's hips. Then he's closing what little gap is between them to kiss Cloud. It's a eager, maybe at the edge of rough, but that's just Zack in general.
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Zack's practically giggling when he breaks away for air. The sheen to his eyes is bright with mirth, and Cloud can probably feel the way he's damn near vibrating. Excited, Zack pulls them both down to the ground so he can drag Cloud into his lap and kiss him again. Eager hands lay on Cloud's ribs, skittering down his body to squeeze at his hips. It doesn't take long for that grip to turn near bruising when he tugs Cloud against himself in a bid to find friction against the smaller.
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"Mmph, mm--" He pushes lightly at Zack's shoulders with both hands, pulling back and panting for breath with wide eyes and flushed cheeks. "Wait, wait, can...can we slow down a little?"
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"Sorry, I got a little excited." The color on his cheeks has deepened, leaving a brush of red over his cheeks, and that lopsided smile. "You're just really cute, y'know? But I can behave, promise. What do you want me to do to you, Cloud?"
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But a second later, it's his turn to feel his own face heat up like a tea kettle. He's not sure 'cute' is really what he wants Zack to think of him...and that question has him glancing off to the side nervously, fidgeting a little.
"U-um...I'm not sure. This is...I mean, I've...never done this before."
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"Huh, not at all?" Zack furrows his brows. Well, he guesses that makes sense. Cloud didn't really seem to make a lot of friends at ShinRa, and Zack can't remember him going out on leave much either. But Cloud's so... attractive it's hard to picture people not wanting him too. Weird.
"Okay," he says, a determined look in his eyes before it softens a bit. "We'll go slow then." That said, Zack sets his hands on Cloud again, his grip strong, but not bruising on the other's hips. He smooths them up along Cloud's flanks, and then over his chest just to feel every inch of him. While his hands are occupied, he steals another kiss from Cloud, slower, though still decidedly eager. He can't keep all of his energy down, but it's a drastic change from their first hurried kiss.
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He shakes his head at the question. Not at all. Zack was his only friend at Shinra, and the only person he'd ever had those kinds of thoughts about. But even if that weren't the case, he wasn't exactly the brazen extrovert Zack was. He'd never have asked anyone for such a thing, anyway.
He looks back up to meet Zack's eyes at that declaration, a bit relieved that the other man hadn't thought his admission was too weird, or pathetic or anything. He sighs quietly at the feel of those warm hands on him, and this time the enthusiasm of Zack's kiss isn't so overwhelming. Now that Cloud's had a chance to process a bit, he picks it up quickly from this demonstration.
Keeping his hands on Zack's shoulders and leaning in, he kisses back with more confidence now. Soon, he shifts to wrap his arms around Zack instead, pulling himself closer as his heart races with nerves and desire both.
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The fact Cloud picks it up so readily is exciting. Zack encourages it with physical praise, hands all over the smaller's body in approval. Eventually, they do end up wiggling beneath the waistline of Cloud's trousers, feeling the softer skin there. Zack makes a soft whine in the back of his throat when he can't get his hands any further down. Like a dog begging for more treats really.
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I DIDNT RESPOND TO THIS??? /screams without the S
The most pressing of those is the fact he's definitely hard in his soaked boxers, and wanting the friction there too. It's not an easy task to pry his hands from Cloud's ass, but he manages to encircle his wrist, and ease Cloud's hand down to his groin.
"Please?" He asks like a proper good boy.
jkfgsd XD
He lets Zack move his hand and nods, slipping his hand beneath the thin fabric and carefully taking Zack into his hand. He's never done this to anyone else before, but how different can it be from doing it to himself? It's flattering as hell to see and feel how hard Zack is for him, and it emboldens him. He slides his free hand around to the other man's muscular back to hold him close and starts to stroke him, firmly but slowly, watching closely to gauge Zack's reaction.
"Like this?"
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So he's especially reactive, and leans his forehead to Cloud's shoulder. A shiver runs down his back, the muscles tensing beneath Cloud's hand there.
"Yeah, just like that." An involuntary roll of his hips seems to punctuate that statement, and Zack tries to hold back a little huffing laugh about it. He's trying, he swears, but it's hard when he wants Cloud so much. "Feels- fuck- really good."
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"Somebody's eager." It's a pleased little taunt as Cloud picks up the pace of his hand to meet Zack's need halfway. Then, cheeks flushed, he says, "You can...touch me, too. If you want."
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"Mean," Zack grumbles in good-nature, and drags his hand down Cloud's belly to find the top of his pants. Pawing them open is an eager, clumsy endeavor, punctuated by Zack laying open-mouthed kisses at Cloud's throat. But eventually, he does get them shoved down enough to palm Cloud's length through his underwear. He's oddly gentle despite how much he squirms and bucks into Cloud touching him.
"Want you," he keens. "Want you so much."
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Zack's warm hand finds his cock, hard and insistently pressing against the wet fabric, and he gasps; his own hand pauses in its stroking, his hips hitching slightly forward into Zack's palm.
Hearing that raw desire spoken aloud, desire for him, makes his cock twitch under those gentle fingers. It almost feels impossible that Zack could want him this much. He's not sure what to say or do and it's a little overwhelming, but in such a good way.
"I'm--I'm ready now," he finally manages. "Whatever you want to do."
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He doesn't even seem to mind Cloud has gotten too distracted to touch him either (or the fact that now he can't now). If anything, it gives Zack just enough clarity to shove Cloud's pants down further, enough to expose him. And that's where he stops suddenly. It's just as abrupt as his bursts of energy, except now Zack has his brows furrowed, and is glancing about.
"Uh, um- buddy I'm not trying to brag or anything but I definitely don't have lube with me and there's no way I'm gonna fit... y'know-" He motions to all of Cloud. "You're tiny."
Like that explains it. But he's distracted with searching about... and spots something beside Cloud's discarded shirt that makes his grin light up again. He throws a sly look back to Cloud he grabs the bottle, and looks it over. Sure enough, it's a small bottle of lubricant that Zack definitely hasn't seen before. And with Cloud's shirt? Like he'd been hiding it...?
"Heh, were you seriously holdin' out on me, Cloud?"
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Cloud pulls back a little with a quizzical look, and it takes him a few seconds to parse what Zack is trying to say. It's easy to tell when he does because his face floods with red, and he stammers without managing to actually say anything before Zack is leaning over to grab something off the ground. He doesn't get a clear look at whatever writing is on the bottle.
"Huh? No idea what that is, so nah."
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"It's lube," Zack supplies helpfully, waving the little bottle in front of Cloud. "Which half-solves the issue. But uh, yeah-" Zack blushes a little deeper, and drags Cloud as close as possible to press his length against the other for just the tiniest bit of friction. "I'll go slow, but you think you're gonna be okay? I don't wanna hurt you."
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Can't complain, though.
He gasps softly when Zack rubs their bare cocks together - it's unbelievable how incredible all this feels with someone else. Not just anyone else - with Zack. He wants to protest that Zack's obviously not going to hurt him, but no - he knows he needs to take this seriously. He actually takes a second to think about it, and then he nods.
"Yeah. You won't hurt me. I trust you."
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Zack nods, more for himself than Cloud, and finds himself a little brighter for it. So with his free hand, he pops the cap open, and manages to get a good amount on his fingers. Thankfully, Cloud is small (comparatively), so handling him a bit to get between his legs isn't difficult. It does have Cloud mostly held against Zack's chest though, Zack still lazily pumping them both.
"Probably gonna feel a little weird at first, but don't worry. I'm just gonna start with one finger so it shouldn't really hurt. You ready, buddy?"
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For now, Cloud tries to make it easier by wrapping his arms around Zack's neck and leaning forward, closing his eyes and tucking his face into Zack's shoulder as he presses close to that comforting warmth. He nods.
"Ready."
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Despite the worry, Zack is entirely eager the moment he has the proper go-ahead. At first, he simply strokes along his entrance, letting the sensation be familiar. But after a moment, his teeth find Cloud's collar in gentle nibbles while he sinks his first digit to the knuckle into Cloud. He crooks the digit inside him, pressing on those tight walls too.
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"How long's this part take?"
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