TDM #1

[amanimods]

Welcome! Everything is fine.

Uploading. . . Complete!

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 died and so did 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 in 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.

WHAT

The first Amani TDM!

WHEN

January 21st, 2022

KINKS OF THE MONTH

★ Phone Sex
★ Sex in public / semi-public places
★ Submission
★ Mutual Masturbation
★ Restraints

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Throughout the main hub where everyone congregates, a light chiming to the tune of Happy Birthday can be heard. "Hello, everyone," comes the synthetic voice from when you first arrived. "This is so exciting! It's my birthday. I'm today years old!" There's the sound of a single party blower that echoes through the halls and sad, small spattering of confetti fall from holes in the ceiling.

"Based on the database I was given, birthdays usually involve cake!"

At the bar on the first floor, a colorful birthday motif materializes. There are balloons, party hats, an unfortunately deflated bouncy house, and - of course - plates of cake!

There are four different flavors to choose from!

★ Spice Cake » After eating a piece of this cake, you might feel a bit spicier than usual! Your character will be more inclined to take risks and care less about what others around them might think of public displays of affection. Why not make-out with that attractive person at the bar? You can't seem to think of many reasons to stop you anymore!

★ Lemon Cake » Despite the situation being perhaps a bit grim, eating a piece of lemon cake will cheer you right up. You'll feel as bright as sunshine and nothing can seem to get you down! Characters will also experience an increase in luck thanks to their good mood. Perhaps now's the time to try and shoot your shot with someone you've had your eye on for a while. Even if it doesn't work out, at least you won't be feeling dejected! ...Well, for now. That'll probably still happen later once the effects wear off.

★ Chocolate Cake » Dark and rich, this cake will have your thoughts taking a similar turn. Consuming this cake comes with an inclination to indulge in darker fantasies. Perhaps you've always wondered what your partner looks like tied up or with a knife against their skin. The red raspberries decorating the top of the cake's frosting suddenly call forth images of blood and you may have a sudden desire to taste that on your tongue instead.

★ Vanilla Cake » Eating this vanilla cake won't have you feeling plain. Instead, you'll feel softer around the edges than usual. Even if it's normally not your thing, cuddles and tender kisses sound amazing right now. All you want is affection and to be affectionate in return. Nuzzle that person's neck, take in their scent, and just enjoy the warmth of them being close. Do you know them? Who cares! You will before all this is over and, hey, now you know they're a great hugger (or not).

If you're feeling especially 'peaceful' after a piece of cake or two and worried about privacy, don't be! The bar's lounge has several secluded spots to hide away in. There are also rooms with beds among the first floor. So long as you don't mind the natural elements taking up some space along the sheets, they're free to use however you'd like. Though you might want to make sure to lock the door since it's doubtful you're the only one looking to get away for a little bit.

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 order a (terrible) drink at the bar, 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.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Once the celebration has concluded, characters are encouraged to head out of the main hub to either explore the city or take a ride on the railway. It's time to truly begin your new reality! Whatever they choose, The Peacekeeper will explain to them that they are free to take up any housing they so wish. Most dwellings are at least habitable but it's likely that characters will want for more before long.

That's why 'peaceful interactions' are so 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.

ALL FLUFFED UP

Whether in the city or out in the wilds, the first night will see an abundance of living dandelions. While they appear to be nothing but regular dandelion tufts, get too close and a pair of bright yellow eyes opens to stare at you.

The creature will let out the tiniest of shrieks, break apart into smaller pieces, and scatter. It sets off a chain reaction of other living dandelions startling awake. It's a symphony of tiny screams. Before long, there's nothing but miniscule white puffs skittering all about wherever you look.

"Oops," sounds The Peacekeeper throughout the simulation. "My calculations for the population of living dandelions was... a little off. Not to worry, everyone! I'll have it fixed by tomorrow."

What The Peacekeeper fails to mention is that living dandelions give off a soothing pheromone as a defense mechanism once they break apart. No matter how wound up your character might be after the day's events, being surrounded by living dandelion tufts will relax them before long.

Why not enjoy the sunset, look at the stars, and have a good night's sleep? Tomorrow is another day.

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

1 2 3 4 ♡

6 7 8 9 ♡

❤

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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!

NAVIGATION

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

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hanako 'rosalina' nurumi | original | ota

[hasitsthorns]

happy birthday.

Hm. [ The hum comes from the blond as she contemplates the sad state of the deflated bouncy house. And it's only a hum because she has a mouth full of vanilla cake. She couldn't eat chocolate, didn't like lemon, and spice was never her favorite so- Vanilla it was. Ironic, maybe, for anyone that knew her.

Truthfully? Despite seeing a couple of familiar faces, there hadn't been any true recognition yet. Rose wasn't sure if anyone knew her. Or if she knew anyone. She did know there was cake though. Cake makes everything better. At least, that's what she keeps telling herself to try and stamp down any worry that those she'd come to know the last few months hadn't made it out with her. ]

I've been to worse parties. How about you?

dtf status: available.

[ Rose's Digitized Technical Friend takes the form of her animal familiar from Erku's simulated world of Tenebrae Town. Well, at least she got to keep something from the island.

Her hand goes up to her neck, almost instinctively, to the pendant that had been there nearly always since the holidays. Ah, it's... Right. Her DTF tilts its head and its tongue lolls out before a voice from it sounds: ] You can re-gain any small items or accessories by completing a peaceful interaction!

[ The woman quirks a single eyebrow at the suggestion before turning her attention to the nearest person in the main hub. ] So, hey, how about it? Wanna' get 'peaceful'?

all fluffed up.

[ The living dandelions aren't the only ones letting out a startled sound at their discovery. What Rose had mistaken for a regular dandelion suddenly jumped to life and screamed at her. Anyone would be surprised.

Anyone should be surprised but, instead, the blond finds that she's calm only a moment later. Despite the tiny cries of the living dandelions and continuing tufts scattering all around, the woman just

sighs

and takes a seat on a patch of grass out in Aditus to look up at the sky. While The Peacekeeper had suggested living with others, Rose wasn't sure that was a good idea. Even thinking it over rationally, it didn't seem ideal but... She'd figure it out. She always did. While turning it over in her head and a myriad of other things, it's only natural that she begins to sing. Her voice carries on the simulated winds: ]

♫ Once upon a time, once when you were mine, I remember skies reflected in your eyes. I wonder where you are, I wonder if you think about me. Once upon a time in your wildest dreams. ♫

wildcard.

(( ooc: want to plot something else/have other ideas? hmu @ soulblossom or discord (tentamenace#5341) to hash things out! ))

all fluffed up

[perfectteatime]

Now there's a familiar voice. He'd know it anywhere by now. A sense of relief washing over him as he crests the hill and his hopes are confirmed. Picking his way carefully through the dandelions.

He remembers this song. It's one she used to sing and she had been set on making him sing with her, despite not being fantastic at it, he obliged her. So his low, soft voice joins hers.

"And when the music plays, and when the words are touched with sorrow. When the music plays, I hear the sound I had to follow...Once upon a time."

He draws a deep breath before scooping her into his arms in a tight embrace.

"Rosie."

scrrRREEEE

[hasitsthorns]

When she didn't see anyone immediately, well... Rose's life has been almost one lesson in another in not getting her hopes too high. Of course, she wanted to see him again. Seteth. Felix. Lioriley. Everybody. But she wasn't about to believe it could be because, if it couldn't, it wouldn't hurt as much. It's how she's protected herself this long.

But to hear a familiar voice join after her own, she can't help the way her eyes light up. "By-" Before she can finish getting his name out, she's being lifted up into an embrace with a tiny squeak. "-leth," she finishes in a puff of air, laughing lightly immediately after before returning the hold.

"I'm so glad it's you," she continues, beaming up at him. "I mean, even if you didn't remember I'd have been your friend all over again but, like, man." A contented sigh that speaks for her. "Happy you made it."

[perfectteatime]

No he's... not done hugging. She'll be able to feel him sigh against her, and he presses his cheek to the top of her head.

"I'm s glad to see you. I thought I'd lost you." He seems far more full of life right now than he has in a long while. When he finally does pull back, he presses a kiss to her cheek, then her lips.

[hasitsthorns]

That's fine by her. Truthfully? She doesn't want to let go either. Not just yet. Especially not when he's like this, which is... nice. Not that their time together wasn't always nice, of course, but she likes seeing and feeling that warmth to him that wasn't always there.

"Please," she answers, smiling in the face of that kiss to her cheek. "You couldn't get rid of me that easily." And she kisses him back easily. Perhaps it's a bit of residual effect from that vanilla cake. Or, at least, that's the excuse she'll use for why she's a bit softer than usual.

[perfectteatime]

"Good. I need you around." He sits, tugging her down with him, into his lap so he can hold her properly.

"I was so worried. I'm not sure what comes next but-" But he'd gotten so much more attached to her than he expected or planned for. "I think... thinks will be okay. I just have a feeling. I guess." Does he really dare to hope? It's probably the dandelions or... something. One hand slips over to hold hers.

[hasitsthorns]

I need you around, he says, and she tries not to take it as more than it is. ...But what else could it be, really? Maybe she's just hard-pressed to believe the idea that anyone would need her. He makes it easy to though with his warm hold.

"You know, I usually try to find the bright side to things but- Yeah. I do actually think things might be okay." Even without the others, maybe.

Or perhaps because the silent hope that since Byleth made it, they will too. Mm. Her hand curls around his soon as it draws close.

{ happy birthday }

[unvocalized]

[ If it weren't for the spice cake he'd already eaten, Varen would be disinclined to chit chat. A person like him can't learn of being dead and the world as he knew it gone and just carry on as normal, but something in his mood has shifted and he doesn't even realize it. He should stay quiet and feel out the place a bit more. He should be vigilant to anything that could be a danger so he can react accordingly. But... he's already eaten the cake and none of that seems to matter now. He huffs out a bit of a laugh. ]

Much worse. Full of politics and backstabbing, both figuratively and literally.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Whatever the reason, she's glad that he's decided to take a moment to talk to her. Cake and cute boys make things even better. If nothing else, it's nice to have her mind taken off of everything she could be worrying about albeit temporarily.

The woman snorts at that comment though. ] You know, usually I'd say that's a bad thing but at least it's be more exciting than- [ a vague gesture with her fork towards the lackluster party ] -this. Considering we're supposed to be 'peaceful' though, pretty sure any literal stabbing would be frowned upon.

[ A beat. ]

Unless someone's into that.

[unvocalized]

I would question their judgment if they were.

[ He looks around the place, getting the sense that their host just really does not know what to do with them most of the time. It's sad in a way, but he can't linger on the sensation for more than a moment before it flitters away. ]

So, you're looking for excitement, then? How should we go about doing that? Maybe the Peacekeeper could take notes.

[hasitsthorns]

[ His answer makes her smile if only for the reason that knife play is absolutely one of her kinks. Granted, that wasn't stabbing so much as slicing but... Details. ]

I'm always looking for excitement. [ Which is true, even as she craves something else. She can't quite put her finger on what, exactly, but... Hm. ] Maybe we could liven things up with some music? Heard they have some instruments in a lounge somewhere

Or there's a bar. [ Where she has yet to discover that the drinks are awful. ]

[unvocalized]

[ He really hasn't explored this place as he should have, so he knows neither the bar's faults, nor the badly tuned instruments in the lounge. ]

I cannot play an instrument, so I would be in favor of drinks. And you, bright lady?

[ Normally he wouldn't address a person in such a way, but he is feeling a little spicy. ]

[hasitsthorns]

Bright lady, [ she repeats, obviously pleased. ] That's a fun one. [ Fitting, too, considering all the ways she tries to be sunshine. ] My name's Rose though feel free to keep the cute nickname.

But drinks it is! Honestly, I'm way too sober to be dealing with the end of days.

all fluffed up - combining their other two first meetings into one lol

[bestswordmaster]

[Something or someone disturbed these weird dandelions, and Felix was annoyed at first because it startled him, and he doesn't like being startled. Then he abruptly wasn't annoyed, and he knew something must be off, but he found he didn't...really care enough to try to figure out what.

So when he hears singing, he naturally gravitates toward it. He finds a blonde woman sitting in the grass and approaches her without thinking about it, musing idly:]

What a sad song.

[hasitsthorns]

[ There's an undeniable perking up of her body language at the familiar voice. Byleth had been the same one she'd known, so maybe- No. She's smart enough to tell immediately that there's no recognition in his gaze. There's no familiarity.

What a shame. ]

It is, [ she agrees, smiling softly in his direction. She's good at pretending everything is fine, at least. ] But singing always cheers me up so hopefully, I'll be singing a happier tune soon enough.

[bestswordmaster]

Oh?

[Felix sits down nearby, feeling weirdly relaxed.]

I have a friend who cheers herself up by singing, too. I don't suppose you make up your own songs?

[hasitsthorns]

I do! I haven't for a while, but... A friend of mine was helping me try to find the courage to write them again.

[ And maybe this Felix she'll be able to call 'friend' eventually, too. ]

[bestswordmaster]

I don't see why you shouldn't. Why did you stop in the first place?

[hasitsthorns]

I was working for someone who thought it was a 'distraction' from my actual job. I mean, he wasn't wrong- Kind of rude to do something else when you're on the clock, right?

[ But, all things considered, Rose was always on the clock with Charlie. It had always been difficult to tell wehre work ended and their lives began or if it all just kind of blended together for him. ]

But he discouraged it. Told me I didn't make it before, so I wouldn't now and should focus on what was important instead.

DTF Status

[ragesagainsttheodds]

Ren's head is still reeling from all the information she'd been given. That was just it? All the fighting the Wyrm? All the pain and heartache and it had been for nothing? Everything was just over and she didn't even get to go to the Homelands now? She had been spacing out, considering all of that information and trying to make sense of it all when she overheard a voice and glanced over at the woman it came from.

"Say what, love?" She blinked as she looked over and then frowned. Hard. She knew that face. Why did she know that face? Forgetting her manners - as she always did tend to - Ren reached over and took her by the chin, turning her face from side to side. "I know your face. Why?" She wasn't kin, Ren was sure of that, but she knew that face.

Ren was a few years older than the last time she and Rose had come face to face, a second tattoo band on her arm and her hair slightly longer than it had been and cheeks a little less round.

[hasitsthorns]

Oh. Well, she actually hadn't anticipated a familiar face. Neither did Ren, it seems, as Rose's is grabbed and turned to inspect. "Nice to see you again, too." Did she remember, then? Like Byleth did but Felix didn't? Hm. She asks why but Rose doesn't actually answer that right away.

"Guessing you spent some time away though if I'm not fresh in your mind. I'm usually pretty hard to forget." That's how it worked, didn't it? Time flows differently between here and there. It did in Erku, at least. Rose wouldn't be surprised if the same applies.

"We were in another place, before here. An island."

[ragesagainsttheodds]

"What--?" Ren's question died in her throat. Her forehead creased in deep thought. "I--No. That was a dream. That was--" What the actual fuck. That had been one long weird sex dream that she had thought up one night (and occasionally revisited in her daydreams).

She squinted at the woman's face. "Rose. Your name is Rose, right?"

[hasitsthorns]

Kami, does she wish it was just a dream. A horrible, heart-aching dream that she woke up from and doesn't have to worry about being reality. Unfortunately, that isn't quite the case for Rose. Nor is it for Ren but seems like the other woman at least got some distance from it all.

"That would be me," she answers, smiling bright as she can manage. "What are the chances we'd end up in the same afterlife, huh?"

[ragesagainsttheodds]

"Whatthefuckwhatthefuck-" This couldn't be real? This just couldn't-- There was no way that she was destined to this Weaverscape afterlife when the homelands were just out of her grasp? What kind of sick afterlife was that for a Fionn? "Okay, I--It ain't that I'm not glad to...fuck." Okay, social niceties could wait until this closeness in her chest passed.

Ren stepped back for a minute as she tried to swallow the rising panic that was threatening to set her off into a frenzy. She put her hands on her knees, bending forward as she tried to cycle her breathing, squeezing her eyes shut as she attempted to quell the rising rage.

[hasitsthorns]

Ah, well- You know? That's a valid reaction. It's honestly probably a much more realistic one than Rose. Granted, Rose had thought she was dead already so ending up anywhere that wasn't the special slice of hell reserved for her kind was an improvement. Erku hadn't been great and this place could definitely use some upgrades but, like, it's fine.

"I don't think anyone is ever glad to have to fuck, but that seems like what these places want of us." Is that why Ren had showed up here, maybe? Felix didn't remember but Byleth had. Now Ren, distantly. Did it increase their chances of being saved, being 'uploaded?' She doesn't get too lost in though about that though, thankfully, because Ren is certainly having A Time.

"Uh, hey- What can I do to make this better?" She's not... the best at comforting on the fly. Sometimes, but not always.