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TDM #5
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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 active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is also 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 fifth Amani TDM!
WHEN
June 24th, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Double Penetration
★ Orgasm Denial/Control
★ Somnophilia
★ Corruption
★ Squirting/Cumshots
★ Orgasm Denial/Control
★ Somnophilia
★ Corruption
★ Squirting/Cumshots
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 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!"
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.
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.
★ 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.
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.
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!
★ 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.
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!
★ 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
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[It's clearly a fib, but it's one Sylvain can't really... call him on. Without making things even more awkward.]
Should I take my leave soon?
[So that someone else can come help?]
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[He can't help plucking at his shirt, itching to take it off. The fabric of it now feels abrasive all over, not just over the mark.
He grits his teeth, determined now to prove that he's Fine, and they can continue with their plans. Whether it's sheer stubbornness or a twist of fate, he manages to eke out a win, and he grins. Clearly he's proved his point, and now Sylvain won't leave, because there's no reason to! (Why the idea of Sylvain leaving just now is utterly intolerable is something he's not willing to think about in-depth at the moment.)
He looks up at Sylvain, ready to claim his prize-- and he gets tongue-tied. It's not an entirely unfamiliar sensation, though it is rare. Normally he thinks up his question while he plays but he'd had to be so singularly focused on the game. He's got nothing.] Sylvain-- [And in that space of nothing, out comes a question that doesn't really fit their usual game.] Can I kiss you?
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[Claude's jerking startle relieves Sylvain of the notion that he should leave very quickly. Why he feels so utterly incapable of denying Claude.. well, anything, at the moment, he doesn't bother to unpack, but he knows down to his core he doesn't want to cause that kind of distress again. So he settles into the game. He tries to focus, but his mind wanders. More of those intrusive thoughts fight for the stage of his mind, and when he pulls away from them he's drawn instead by the warmth and firmness of Claude's thigh pressed against his own, of the heat radiating off of him, the way his curls fall around his face with the increased heat of summer and humidity... The little sheen of sweat on his face, in his clavicle.... oh, shit he lost. He needs to get it together!]
[He absolutely will not, though. Instead, Claude catches his eyes and there's a moment of utter blankness, not a single thought in his head but for Claude's beautiful green eyes and warm olive skin. Then he drops that question and all of Sylvain's thoughts come crashing back in only to land in a trainwreck of a jumble. He should say no, he should laugh it off and ask for another question. He's so affected already there is no telling what he might do if they start anything-]
To the winner go the spoils, [Is what he says instead.]
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He snags one of Sylvain's hands in his own, guiding it to waist. He wants-- he's burning out of his skin with it.]
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[While he didn't entirely intend to say that (much as he wanted to, he was sure he shouldn't-) even once he had, he didn't quite expect Claude to go for it as hard as he does. He practically climbs into Sylvain's lap, kissing with an utter lack of chastity, demandingly moving Sylvain's hand to his waist. He's swept up in the tides of it, laughing breathily in spite of himself when their teeth nearly knock together. Claude grabs his hair and bites at his lip and goddess help him he moans. Not a sweet little sound, either, but a full chested wanting.]
[A moment later he's squeezing Claude's waist and pulling back a little for air, breathing harder and faster than he rightly should be. Oh, yes, there is something going on here, with that jelly sting. He tilts his head up to the ceiling, trying to get his mind under control, even as he licks his lips for one last taste of Claude. His Claude- from his series of events. His chest aches.] I don't... want to lose control of myself... [He says between pants for air, slowly lowering his face to look at Claude again. He doesn't push him away, not even close, and there's a pleading in his eyes.]
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Dazed eyes clear once more at Sylvain's breathy words, the pleading brown gaze that meets his own. But Sylvain isn't pushing him away. His fingers in Sylvain's hair loosen their grip but don't pull away.] I want this, Sylvain. I want you. I have for a while now. [He admits softly, and it costs him some embarrassment but it'll be worth it if it helps at all.] Do you want me to stop?
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[His chest pangs like a dry-shot bowstring. He can feel his fingers curling, his arms pulling Claude in closer even while his mind is screaming at him to beat a getaway. Part of him is already certain he's doomed, with those green eyes trained on him with that look in them. He swallows again, heavily.]
Goddess you make it hard to think... Even without whatever influence this has- [His hand lifts to trace the sting on Claude's chest.] I've wanted you since we were both at the academy... [He admits it breathlessly, a puff of air like a laugh.] But I'm... a long five years older, and... Well, I'm sure you've heard some of the things I've been accused of. [He says it with a wry smile, but his eyes betray just how deep some of those words cut. Being called unfaithful and a slut, whatever, but the other things... they hit on something deep and broken.] Being manipulative, coercing things out of people they didn't intend to give. I don't want to risk doing anything like that to you.
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Are you planning to manipulate or coerce me into giving you something I don't intend to? [He asks pointedly, and when Sylvain confirms he doesn't, he interrupts before he can tack on a 'but'.] Then I'm not worried about it. Manipulation and coercion don't happen by accident. [His fingers curl at the base of Sylvain's neck.] Give me some credit, Sylvain. I may not have lived through those years yet, but I'm not completely naive.
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[He deflates under Claude's logical breakdown, looking rather like a scolded puppy, truthfully. The hand curling at the base of his neck makes him lean forward, until their foreheads touch together. His heart leaps in his chest and he tries to keep himself cool, just a moment longer.]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that you were. You're one of the least naive of all of us, I think. [Shitty elder brother camaraderie. Which!!! Means he wants to protect Claude even more even if it's from Sylvain himself.] I just... don't want to lose myself to this place's tricks and hurt you. Or end up doing something you'd regret. I care about you too much to be willing to take that risk.
[A flicker of a wry smirk. He dips forward, pressing his face against Claude's neck, sliding his hands up to brace his palms against Claude's back.] Go on, give me shit for making that choice for you. I suppose I deserve it.
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It takes him a moment to regroup from that, so it's a good thing Sylvain's tucked against his neck, giving them both a break from the intense eye-contact. Strong arms wrap around him, warm hands soothing against his back. He takes a steadying breath, fighting through the effect of the sting. The touch helps.] I'm not gonna do that-- you give yourself way too much shit already. [He presses a kiss to Sylvain's temple, fingers sliding up to tangle in his hair while his palm stays settled at Sylvain's nape.] I'm not going to say this thing on my chest isn't having an effect-- obviously it is-- but it's not making me want anything I wouldn't otherwise. It's just-- like an itch I can't scratch on my own. [His voice gets quieter as he carves off a tiny piece of vulnerability for Sylvain in return.] So I need your help.
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[Fingers in his hair draw a shaking sigh from him. Claude will feel some of the tension leave Sylvain. He wants to give in, so badly, and Claude arguing for it is getting harder to fight. He breathes out a laugh.]
Hey, don't let everyone else know that. I have a reputation as a bigheaded ass to maintain.
[He has to drop the joke in, in order to get his feet back under him. He opens his mouth to say something else, probably something noncommittal and slightly argumentative, when Claude boldly says he needs Sylvain's help. His mouth snaps shut and he breathes in deep through his nose.] Okay. [He lets the air out in a rush and presses his nose to Claude's neck.] Allright, checkmate. I should've known I couldn't resist you forever, anyhow.
[Briefly he presses a smile to Claude's neck before he parts his lips to kiss it instead, his palms sliding up into Claude's shirt to splay against his skin.]