uhmani | TDM #5

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 anomalies present. If you'd like, there is cake and some refreshments."

A small pause. "Oh, and! Don't forget to visit the new training grounds, music lounge, library, and onsen. Also, feel free to leave an offering for our resident deity of sleep at his shrine!"

TRICKY TRICKSTERS

About those aforementioned anomalies...

Was that utility pole always there in the middle of the main hub? How did your shoe - just the one - get out on the lawn? You could have sworn you saw them together last. Actually, they are together now if you check. Just what is going on? Trying to draw close to these out-of-place or extra objects will cause them to giggle, wiggle, and disappear in a puff of smoke. Instead of a pole, it's now a wayward chair or cart that wasn't there just a moment before. If one continues to follow this tricky trail, they'll be rewarded by discovering the culprit: a tanuki.

While they appear to be harmless, some of their tricks may get taken just a little bit too far. You may grab for your vibrator only for it to go up in smoke and cause frustration in more ways than one. Or, they'll lead some individuals right into danger's path and giggle all the while. If someone attempts to catch them, they'll be left with only a leaf to show for it and the tracks of these mythical creatures leading directly to the beach.

WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?

If the main hub and its features 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 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. Even if you do complain, The Peacekeeper will encourage others to set off and find their own place to live out in the simulation.

Granted, the housing market in the afterlife isn't exactly robust. It doesn't help that every place you find has a leaky roof or broken window. No, unfortunately that will 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.

SUN'S OUT, GUNS OUT

"Hello, inhabitants," greets The Peacekeeper. "No doubt you've noticed the temperature gradually rising as my nature parameters adjust to summer weather." It has gotten a bit warmer these days, hasn't it? Although some may have not noticed, there is no doubt that others have been sensitive to the climbing heat. "To remedy any discomfort, I suggest you hit the beach! There are plenty of fun new features that I've been requested to implement by The Creators to help keep everyone content! We hope that you enjoy them!"

★ One of the aforementioned features will toggle automatically. All one needs to do is set foot on the sands of Taasunni and they'll be changed into the appropriate dress for a beach outing. Well, appropriate might be a bit of a stretch... This feature is, as mentioned, new and will be subject to some modifications. For now, inhabitants will have to deal with being put into something scandalous, ridiculous, or both!

The Peacekeeper promises to listen to feedback accordingly and modify everyone's outfits to something a bit less outlandish... eventually. In the meantime, why not flaunt what you've got and make the most of the simulated sun's rays on your skin?

★ If you'd rather preserve what little dignity you may have left, there are changing tents available to grab a towel that somehow covers up more than your swimwear probably did. Although some might be wary of tents after the picnic, these ones do not have aphrodisiac candles in them! But they do have a catch. These tents are translucent from the inside looking out like a one-way pane of glass.

Not to worry though! From the outside, no one can see in even if you can see them. In fact, there might be a subtle urge to see just how far you can take things within the walls of these tents while those outside are unawares; it might just scratch that itch for some exhibitionism without anyone actually watching.

HARMONIOUS HEARTS

DTFs will helpfully tell their owners that it is mating season for the heart jellies just off the shores of Taasunni. During the next couple of months, there will be an abundance of them floating idly in the cool waters of the sea. While their sting doesn't usually hurt, exactly, during this time there is a bit more risk to being zapped than just an enjoyable tingling sensation. It will burn but because their sting leaves a heart branded into one's skin temporarily.

Nothing will seem to relieve the dull pain on your own; however, the brand will draw others to you and serve as a target for their, ahem, affections. Bodily fluids from the most intimate of areas are about the only thing that will provide some relief and cause these heart-shaped brands to fade. Hopefully, you didn't get stung anywhere too embarrassing or difficult to come on!

Unfortunately, the other side effect of these stings is that the person with the brand won't be able to find relief - literal or sexual - until it's gone. Nothing will seem to bring them over that brink before their partner has "helped" get rid of the marking. Whether or not they do that quickly will be entirely up to them. The lack of control might be a bit unnerving but hopefully the eventual orgasm will be absolutely worth it.

CALLING TO ME

★ Throughout the simulation, as the sun dips low in the sky and stars begin to make their nightly debut, the sound of furin carrying on the breeze can be heard. It draws people to the beach and appears to sound from somewhere beyond sight passed ocean waves. It will make inhabitants feel a keen sense of longing that they can't quite explain. Whatever the case, they will want for more suddenly. Whether this is from their partner, their life, or just in general, the feeling won't be shaken so easily. Thankfully, the sound and feelings it evokes are only temporary. Just don't be surprised if that feeling of longing leads you to bite off more than you can chew in some way or another.

★ Observant inhabitants may notice that the island that spawned when the simulation expanded is now much closer to shore than before. It's also... moving? Although subtle and slow, it does appear to be inching ever closer to show throughout the day. It will make land during nightfall and reveal a giant turtle with palm trees and other tropical foliage growing off of its back.

"Sorry about the-" It's words are broken up by a loud yawn that will make anyone close suddenly very drowsy. "-tanuki. They decided to hitch a ride without me knowing." The turtle yawns again, causing another wave of grogginess to hit those talking to it. "I'll take them back when I give you all a ride to one of The Dead Ends. But until then... It was a long swim here. I'm going to just - aaawwwhhhh - take a short nap." That short nap will last two weeks. Inhabitants are free to climb aboard the turtle's back but it won't be stirring again anytime soon, unfortunately.

And perhaps neither will you! That sleepiness is downright contagious and will lead to inhabitants that had spoken to the turtle for any length of time falling into a deep slumber the next time they decide to lay down. Almost nothing will be able to wake them until the effect subsides. Although, if they seem more receptive to a bit of intimacy than anything... That's just a coincidence, surely!

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.

Sexy Stamp Card

Issued by: The Peacekeeper

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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

★ Trying a new thing by centering the TDM prompts around the kinks of the month for new and old people to get those stamps before the mingle! Hopefully, you enjoy it!

★ The effects of all the influences 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.

★ 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!

★ LAST BUT NOT LEAST! The player cap has BEEN INCREASED TO 45 PLAYERS. We're at 41/45 right now.

NAVIGATION

F.A.Q. ★ RULES ★ CHARACTER CLAIM ★ LOCATIONS ★ MAIN NAVIGATION

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( Seeing no signs of distress, nor feeling any pinch that would demand he stop, Hawke continued, finding a rhythm after the first few shallow thrusts into Anders mouth as he rocked his hips back and forth.

For those first few moments he did not push too far - just enough for the head of his cock to breach Anders throat before he was quickly pulling back to not choke him. But pressure was building fast, his mind was fuzzy; and all he could think of was how amazing it would feel to bury himself entirely in that slick warmth. Hawke leaned his head forward to rest against his forearm, lips parted for his ragged, heated moans to filter into the air, his eyes focused on the man below him so he could see everything he did. ) You look - fuck you look good with my cock in your mouth.

[Anders gave Hawke's ass an appreciative grope at the compliment, fully engaged with the task at hand. As Hawke sped up, it became more of a deliberate effort not to gag, and his jaw was already starting to ache from Hawke's sheer size, but oh, it was so worth it to have a mouthful of him. Not to mention how hot it was to hear him moan, to feel him lean over, with his stomach pressing slightly against Anders' forehead. He set himself to trying to relax his throat just a little bit more, slurping loudly around the dick in his mouth.]

( Maybe watching had been a bad idea (Hawke was a master of those), because doing so only seemed to rile him up more. Hawke's patience chipped away each time his cock vanished halfway into Anders mouth, until he finally gave in and all but rammed his hips forward to shove the entirety of his shaft down Anders throat, the hand in his hair gripping tight; palm pressed to his scalp to hold him there for just a second, his cock throbbing with his impending orgasm.

Damn, he really was out of practice if he was going to come so soon. Then again, maybe Anders was just really good at sucking dick. Either way, a few more thrusts were coming his way if he didn't make an effort to stop it. )

[Anders let out a strained groan as Hawke abruptly and rather unceremoniously gave him a LOT more to work with. He struggled with it, but refused to give up, bobbing his head a bit to try and give himself a little bit more control over the pacing. He wanted to do more with his tongue, his lips, his hands, like he had been at the beginning, but it was getting hard to think. In part this was due to how riled up he was, how heated his oral fixation was making him, but in part it was simply not easy to maintain this position due to Hawke's size and speed. Anders' jaw ached a complaint, and his throat threatened to resist, but at least Hawke was close. "Don't choke don't choke don't choke don't you dare fucking choke."]

( Unhindered save for the constricting muscles of Anders throat instinctually trying to keep him out, Hawke rolled his hips forward again, and again, and again, half-growling and half-moaning through hard, quick breaths; chest heaving. His cock throbbed in Anders mouth, and with one last push — settled there as his entire body went ridged, convulsed, and he hoped somewhere in the back of his mind that Anders had been ready and willing to take the load that he expelled directly down the back of his throat. )

[Ready, yes. Willing, absolutely. But able? Well, Anders had certainly had more luck swallowing in the past.]

[Anders gripped Hawke's hips eagerly as he drew close to his climax, poised and ready to taste him, to hear his ecstacy, having to resist the urge to paw at himself through his trousers as he heard the breaths of the man above him grow heated and shaky. Then, with only a few seconds of warning, a shot of hot cum filled the back of Anders' throat, and he yanked his head back, his body instinctively trying to expel the foreign substance. He coughed loudly, spit and semen now all over his face in an undignified smear.]

Oh, Andraste's ass. [He croaked.] Well, that was graceful.

( More like multiple shots. Which meant that even as Anders reeled back, a few more ropes of cum were spraying from the tip of Hawke's dick, and he only had, like, half of his one remaining braincell working well enough to move in time to not hit the poor man below him in the eye when he jerked back in surprise; the motion sending droplets of his seed across Anders cheek and adding even more along his jaw. Whoops. )

Damn — sorry. ( Hopefully sorry would suffice for accidentally coming on his face after choking him with his dick. ) I told you to punch me if you needed to, didn't I? ( Said between panting breaths, his expression punch drunk in the wake of his orgasm that still sent ripples of pleasure through him. )

It's fine--- i-it's fine, I was doing alright till the last second. It happens. [He coughed a few more times, fumbling for something to use as a napkin and locating the paper towels.] Dammit.

( Hawke grumbled while tucking his dick back into his pants — finding it a lot harder than it should be... literally, but ultimately ignoring it when he forced his wobbly legs to move and grab the paper towels nearby. He tore off some and dropped to a knee to go about wiping down Anders face for him. )

...It's not a bad look on you. ( Hawke you gotta stop. )

Oh? Do I look pretty? [He batted his eyelashes.]

The prettiest mage in the city. ( A beat. Hawke smeared his thumb across Anders lip and grinned. ) Besides me, of course.

Oh, of course. [Anders stood with care.] Well, I'd definitely like a turn, I think maybe someplace more comfortable might be better... Are there dormitories in her?

Might need multiple turns. ( Hawke muttered as he stood along with him, sparing a glance down to his own crotch and the bulge that hadn't gone down as much as it should have. Seriously, what did they put in the drinks here?

He shrugged. ) Might be somewhere nearby we can get in to. For a place that wants us to be intimate, it's sure lacking in beds.

Right? Where's the Hanged Man when you need it? [He sighed.] Well, let's go figure it out.

Never thought I would miss the smell of piss and blood stained into crusty sheets as much as I do now. ( Hawke hesitated, then moved to set his hand on the small of Anders back, sparing a glance down to his own...problem between his legs. ) Come on, I'll carry you. Might be agony otherwise.

Carry me? [He flustered a bit.] I mean--- if you like, I suppose---

( It'd help him hide his own boner, too. And even if his legs were a bit shaky, it wasn't like Anders weighed much. He dipped down and hooked his other hand under Anders knees and lifted him, much like a bride, up against his chest.) There we go.

( He nudged the door open with his boot and slid out, careful not to bonk Anders head on the doorframe. After a quick glance around, Hawke meandered down a random hall to his right and, eventually ended up finding a room with a solid door. Opening it up revealed...honestly, a sight that could have been straight out of the Hanged Man. The blankets were even torn. ) Perfect.

[Anders chuckled at the sight.] Looks like shit. Let's take it.

[He climbed down from Hawke's arms, and sat down on the bed.] So, what will you do to me now, hmm? Ravish me like a princess?

( Hawke grunted as Anders weight shifted, and decided to just follow after him once he settled on the bed, kneeling down in front of him with his hands resting on either of the other mage's knees. )

Is that your request, your highness? ( He was already working on getting Anders pants undone - pushing away as much fabric as needed. ) You certainly dress the part with all these flowing layers.

Oh, don't be an ass. [He laughed, shedding his studded jacket and quilted undercoat.] ...I've wanted this a long time, you know.

You and I both know I cannot be otherwise. ( Hawke made sure not to get in his way while he worked, and unstrung the front if Anders pants quickly enough; broad hand reaching in to pull his cock out. With his thumb pressed to the head, he looked up. ) How long?

[Anders moaned softly at the touch, leaning forward a bit to run his fingers through Hawke's hair again.] Oh, so damn long... Since the--- Around the time right after the Deep Roads, I think.

( Hawke tried not to look surprised. For all he knew, this Anders and the one from his timeline or whatever were completely different. Maybe the one he knew hadn't loved him at all - or maybe he was just telling himself that so he didn't end up paranoid and worried that he wasn't the Hawke that this Anders had fallen in love with. They remembered the same things save for those fine details of love confessions and, apparently, him falling for Fenris.

He realized he was staring a little too late, golden eyes focused on Anders expression; on his lips. Absently, his hand stroked along the length of his cock, teasing the head with his thumb and then dipping back down to the base. Rinse and repeat. )

You have me now, Anders. Tell me what you want.

[Anders was incredibly relieved when Hawke snapped out of it, the staring that came right after confessing how long he'd been in love having made him extremely nervous. Had he said something wrong? Was that weird? Had he scared the man off? Was he coming on too strong?]

[But then he spoke again, and he spoke of sex. He wasn't going anywhere. Thank the Maker.]

I suppose that depends. Do you have anything... slick we could use?

Damn! I knew I forgot something. ( Hawke huffed, suddenly uncurled his fingers from around Anders dick, and pushed himself back to his feet. Anders would have the perfect view of his crotch for a few seconds; apparently well over halfway hard again if the bulge was any indication. ) I saw something - oil, I think - in the bathroom before we left. I meant to grab it.

I'll be right back. ( and just like that, he spun on his heel and hurried down the hall. He'd be back in a minute with a bottle of oil that, supposedly, smelt like honey. )

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