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TDM #6
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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.
- 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 a few tremors happening. If you'd like, there is cake and some refreshments."
WHAT
The sixth Amani TDM!
WHEN
July 22nd, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Titfucking / Paizuri
★ Clothed Sex
★ Bukkake
★ Tentacles
★ Sounding
★ Clothed Sex
★ Bukkake
★ Tentacles
★ Sounding
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 visit the training grounds, music lounge, library, and onsen. Also, feel free to leave an offering for the resident deity of sleep (Hypnos) at his shrine! 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.
SHAKING THINGS UP
"Hello, inhabitants," greets The Peacekeeper. "I apologize for all the tremors lately in the simulation," it starts, just as one rattles through the setting. "I promise I'll be done working soon." They've been occurring for days now but have been nothing more than a subtle rumbling.
Until now.
"Making final geographical adjustments... Please, hold on to something." There is less than a moment's pause before the warning needs to be heeded. A large earthquake suddenly jostles the entire simulation harshly along with a deafening noise to the east; however, the cause will be apparent. Where before there was nothing but plains stretching out infinitely past the simulation's 'barrier,' there is now a large mountain range. It has snow-tipped peaks, plenty of pine trees, and- "After the trial that was Hiromitsu, The Creators decided to allow me the resources to upgrade and add to the simulation! This is only the beginning, actually, but the rest will take a little bit more time. Until then, I hope you don't mind exploring the mines and helping me test some new features."
There is a brief pause where it seems like that might be all. "And I hope that... it makes up a little for me not being there for you during Hiromitsu." The usual chipper, simulated voice sounds just a touch melancholy. Instead of the regular chimes to signify a broadcast ending, there is instead a small click and nothing but silence.
Until now.
"Making final geographical adjustments... Please, hold on to something." There is less than a moment's pause before the warning needs to be heeded. A large earthquake suddenly jostles the entire simulation harshly along with a deafening noise to the east; however, the cause will be apparent. Where before there was nothing but plains stretching out infinitely past the simulation's 'barrier,' there is now a large mountain range. It has snow-tipped peaks, plenty of pine trees, and- "After the trial that was Hiromitsu, The Creators decided to allow me the resources to upgrade and add to the simulation! This is only the beginning, actually, but the rest will take a little bit more time. Until then, I hope you don't mind exploring the mines and helping me test some new features."
There is a brief pause where it seems like that might be all. "And I hope that... it makes up a little for me not being there for you during Hiromitsu." The usual chipper, simulated voice sounds just a touch melancholy. Instead of the regular chimes to signify a broadcast ending, there is instead a small click and nothing but silence.
THIS PLACE ROCKS
For those that do decide to investigate the new addition to the simulation, they'll find a sign above a large cave entrance that reads "Dymuniad Mines." Entering the cave will lead people to a series of underground tunnels akin to a labyrinth with as many metaphorical twists and turns as there are literal. Don't mind the mild tremors that continue as some of the pathways shift and change while The Peacekeeper works. They are now, thankfully, localized to just the mines.
So grab a torch, go for a joy ride in a mine cart, or set out on foot through the deep dark. Either way, here's what inhabitants can expect to find...
Hemimorphite
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
This strange, soft-looking rock formation draws people in with a sweet scent similar to cotton candy. The closer someone draws to it, the happier they will become. Should one lick it, they will find that it tastes rather sweet; however, it will leave one with more than a candy aftertaste. It is a psychedelic that will cause hallucinations - both visual and auditory - as well as intense feelings of euphoria.
Honey Calcite
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
If feeling one's way along the dark tunnels, don't be surprised if there comes a spot where you suddenly stick. Trying to pull away will only find one even more stuck than before. The only way to pull free is by using heat but too hot and it'll become a sticky, syrupy mess and be a nightmare to get off. The body heat of two people seems to be just right the temperature to free anyone stuck but... make of that what you will!
Iris Agate
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
If you get a little lost in the mines, don't fret! This stone will guide your way when shone under the light correctly. Oh, it won't show you the way out. Rather, it will guide you toward someone you need to talk to. Whatever that may mean! You'll be directed towards them whether you want to actually speak or not.
Miniature Cave Golems
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
Don't be too alarmed if that mossy bundle of rocks starts to move about. Held together and animated by a magic of an unknown origin, these tiny golems 'awaken' when anyone gets close. While golems are usually used for manual labor too large for the average person, it's hard to say what these miniature ones were made for or by who. They are, however, extremely cute and will happily follow or ride along with you through the tunnels.
Rock Slimes
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
If you happen to come across small bites taken out of the Hemimorphite, the source likely isn't far behind. These slimes are immune to the psychedelic effects of the formation but still get the euphoria from it. This results in them making tiny chirps and happy noises that may sound suspiciously like 'woo hoo' or 'yay.' They are friendly and docile but can only survive in the dark, dank conditions of the mines. Trying to remove them is ill-advised.
Zubats
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
These creatures make their home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so they scan their surroundings via sound waves that they emit from their mouths as they fly. Their skin is so thin that they'll be burned if sunlight hits them. When it gets cold out, they gather together to warm one another's bodies. While they will not attack inhabitants, they may use high-pitched sound waves to confuse and disorient if they feel threatened so they can escape.
So grab a torch, go for a joy ride in a mine cart, or set out on foot through the deep dark. Either way, here's what inhabitants can expect to find...
Hemimorphite
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
This strange, soft-looking rock formation draws people in with a sweet scent similar to cotton candy. The closer someone draws to it, the happier they will become. Should one lick it, they will find that it tastes rather sweet; however, it will leave one with more than a candy aftertaste. It is a psychedelic that will cause hallucinations - both visual and auditory - as well as intense feelings of euphoria.
Honey Calcite
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
If feeling one's way along the dark tunnels, don't be surprised if there comes a spot where you suddenly stick. Trying to pull away will only find one even more stuck than before. The only way to pull free is by using heat but too hot and it'll become a sticky, syrupy mess and be a nightmare to get off. The body heat of two people seems to be just right the temperature to free anyone stuck but... make of that what you will!
Iris Agate
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
If you get a little lost in the mines, don't fret! This stone will guide your way when shone under the light correctly. Oh, it won't show you the way out. Rather, it will guide you toward someone you need to talk to. Whatever that may mean! You'll be directed towards them whether you want to actually speak or not.
CREEPY CRAWLIES
In addition to the new geology, there is some new fauna to be found. The Peacekeeper is still adding to the mines as far as flora (beyond basic moss, mushrooms, and other fungi). For now, these creatures hopefully help it feel a little more alive.Miniature Cave Golems
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
Don't be too alarmed if that mossy bundle of rocks starts to move about. Held together and animated by a magic of an unknown origin, these tiny golems 'awaken' when anyone gets close. While golems are usually used for manual labor too large for the average person, it's hard to say what these miniature ones were made for or by who. They are, however, extremely cute and will happily follow or ride along with you through the tunnels.
Rock Slimes
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: None
If you happen to come across small bites taken out of the Hemimorphite, the source likely isn't far behind. These slimes are immune to the psychedelic effects of the formation but still get the euphoria from it. This results in them making tiny chirps and happy noises that may sound suspiciously like 'woo hoo' or 'yay.' They are friendly and docile but can only survive in the dark, dank conditions of the mines. Trying to remove them is ill-advised.
Zubats
Population: Common
Biome: Dymuniad Mines
Danger: Mild
These creatures make their home in gloomy caves. Atrophied eyes have left this Pokémon blind, so they scan their surroundings via sound waves that they emit from their mouths as they fly. Their skin is so thin that they'll be burned if sunlight hits them. When it gets cold out, they gather together to warm one another's bodies. While they will not attack inhabitants, they may use high-pitched sound waves to confuse and disorient if they feel threatened so they can escape.
WHO IS THAT I SEE, STARING BACK AT ME?
Lucky (or unlucky, if you're lost) inhabitants may find their way to the crystal lake. This large, underground pool of crystalline water is lined with large chunks of cubic fluorite and larimar covering the bottom. It holds an ethereal glow although there doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary that would cause the shine.
If one goes to the edge of the water, their reflection might not be what they expect. Instead of what it should be, it's instead what the person looking into the water most desires. This could be interpreted in many different ways. Do you look like you'd always dreamed of, is someone next to you, or is it someone else entirely staring back into your eyes? Whatever the case may be, it isn't always easy to be faced with our most secret desires unexpectedly.
If one goes to the edge of the water, their reflection might not be what they expect. Instead of what it should be, it's instead what the person looking into the water most desires. This could be interpreted in many different ways. Do you look like you'd always dreamed of, is someone next to you, or is it someone else entirely staring back into your eyes? Whatever the case may be, it isn't always easy to be faced with our most secret desires unexpectedly.
- » If you choose to look away because you do not want to face what this odd reflection means, the next time you look it will be just you again. Nothing will happen.
» If you choose to accept what the reflection is trying to show you, the reward will be a tiny crystal flask washing up near your feet that holds some of the water for you to take. For what purpose? Who can say.
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!
★ Due to the shifting tunnels, characters will only find themselves eventually back at the start of the mines rather than anywhere new. ...For now, anyway!
★ 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 (as well as the locations) as soon as possible to reflect these changes and recent ones! 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!
★ Why not check out the ATP/EMP Meme now up? See who others want to try out, enable your friends! Fun all around!
★ Make sure to dunk your questions/feedback in the thread below!
NAVIGATION
Re: arrival;
It was while he was face full of lemony cake that someone was trying to get his attention. He only noticed since Crimson Cyclone his beetle bro DTF was poking him. Itto turned, cheeks covered in crumbs and full of cake and tilted his head. He swallowed what he could and coughed a bit. "What d'ya mean they have some effects? Wait...don't tell me there are BEANS in these? They wouldn't put beans in cake right? I mean I don't know how to back but I'm pretty sure beans aren't in cakes?!?"
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His own DTF has slithered up from the confines of his robe, draping across his shoulders, curling loosely around his neck, and peering intently at Itto while he's mowing down cake. Sizhui's expression has softened with realization, his brows knitted and his head faintly tipped sideways. “Well, some cakes are made with beans, but none of these are. The one you've eaten is rather safe compared to the others, thankfully.” Being cheery and having a little extra luck never hurt anybody from what he's experienced? However, if it makes someone take a risk they wouldn't normally, he'd imagine there could be unfortunate consequences following shortly thereafter.
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"So what's the deal with these cakes then? They do some weird things?" He's just leaning on the table now and looking over the man before him. The snake on his neck is pretty cool, not as cool as a beetle but maybe this guy might like beetles if he likes snakes.
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Explaining what they do, well, now that's a whole other thing entirely. “The chocolate and spice ones make you, ah, less inhibited? The lemon makes you cheerful and the vanilla makes you overly affectionate.” As he's clarifying, the little horned snake unwinds itself, leaving just most of its tail around his neck and stretching out toward Itto, large eyes unblinking. What is she doing? Who knows, but she's staring nevertheless, almost looking expectant. “If you're really hungry, I have other food to share. Things that won't cause any problems.”
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"Whoa so I could have been inhibited? Whatever that means sounds awful. Thanks for looking out for me. Hey, what's your name? When I go back home you should totally join my gang. I'm the leader of the Arataki Gang" He stood up at that, all 6'3 of him towering over the other man. Brushing off some crumbs off his very exposed chest he pointed to himself, a grin on his face. "Arataki Itto's my name, the One and Oni." He ran a clawed hand over the snake, smile still on his face. "So, about that food. You got any nearby?"
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And, to be fair, he's instantly distracted by Itto talking about how he doesn't know what ‘inhibited’ means, prompting him to somehow smile broader. “It means you wouldn't be shy about anything, so you're welcome.” There's the slightest teasing lilt in his words, yet he's quick to respond, “Lan Sizhui is my name, but you can just call me ‘Sizhui’, and as kind as your offer is... I'm not sure my sect elders would be happy to hear someone else is trying to recruit me.” He's curious though: what kind of gang is he talking about? However, that train of thought is derailed when Itto rises, causing him to tilt his head back a little and upturn his attention; his own height of five-foot-six-inches feels inferior compared to many people around Amani, except this hasn't ever deterred him before and now won't be an exception.
Actually, he seems completely unbothered, outstretching the hand on the opposite side of where his DTF is and using the edge of his sleeve to help wipe away any leftover crumbs. Then, he withdraws again, politely inclines his head and restraightens afterward. “A pleasure to meet you, Arataki Itto, the One and Oni.” Gosh, what a mouthful, he hopes Itto will allow him to call him something else or give him a nickname of some sort! Xiaoyun, quite pleased that Itto's understood, wastes no time leaning into the pets, her eyes closed and her little forked tongue twitching. “Back at my cabin, I have all sorts of things we could choose from. I can even cook you something if you like?” Since not everyone eats rabbit food like Sizhui does.
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Itto's looking down at where Sizhui's cleaning him off and the touch feels nice, weird he usually doesn't care too much about being touched. He shrugs it off for now, no use thinking on that. He is very pleased to be hearing his full title however, it feels good to hear his name. Honestly everything kind of feels good. "So this cabin of yours, how far is it from here and are there any places we can explore along the way?" He keeps playing with the snake, leaning down a little to stick out his own forked tongue. "What's this ones name?"
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Initially, he thinks he's done something wrong, touching someone else without permission, but Itto doesn't reprimand him or attempt pulling away so maybe it's alright? (Sorry for your cake mishap, Itto, but at least it wasn't chocolate?) His own posture relaxes further, a quiet hum of contemplation passing his lips then, “It's a decent walk, but yes, there are other places to check out along the way.” The snake continues nuzzling Itto's hand, straightening up only after he crouches down and sticks his tongue out, her own tongue sticking further out in turn. Sizhui blinks once, twice, staring for a bit too long at Itto's mouth before he forces himself to turn away. “Her name is Xiaoyun, which means ‘little cloud’.”
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"Xiaoyun, this is Crimson Cyclone only the toughest and bestest beetle in all beetle battling. Just wait once we find an opponent for him he's gonna wipe the floor with his sick moves!" Itto's smile was so big and genuine it was hard not to smile around him. He exuded sunshine. "So, my dude Sizhui wanna lead the way to your place?" He arched a dark eyebrow, his look a little suggestive but he truly didn't mean anything else by it.
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He shifts his arm closer, letting the snake wind its tail around his forearm as she leans forward and boops her nose against the beetle's horn before speaking, “𝐻𝒾 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒, 𝒞𝓇𝒾𝓂𝓈𝑜𝓃 𝒞𝓎𝒸𝓁𝑜𝓃𝑒, 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝒶 𝓅𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊! 𝐼 𝒷𝑒𝓉 𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒹𝑜 𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉, 𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀𝓈 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔.” Surprising no one, Sizhui does smile again, warmed by the sweet interaction and just Itto's whole demeanor. He does wonder, offhandedly, if this is the cake's doing as to why he's always so bright, yet he's not about to dispute it when everything's going so well at the moment. As questionable as that eyebrow raise is, Sizhui's shifting and sidestepping to stand beside Itto instead, offering his arm in a particular way that either it or his hand can be grabbed. “Let's get going then, shall we?” And whether Itto accepts or not, he will happily go right on ahead and start guiding them out of the main hub.
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Crimson Cyclone nudged the snake in exchange with his horn in it's own greeting. "He has....good stamina" Itto almost dropped CC when he heard it speak. "You can talk?!?" He'd been speaking to his beetle for a good hour prior to meeting Sizhui and it had never said a word till now. "This is so cool! Now I really do got a little buddy with me." His excitement over his talking beetle only was interrupted when the hand and arm were offered to him. He took Sizhui's hand in his larger one and squeezed it. "Yeah! Let's go exploring!"
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She giggles in return, withdrawing and straightening momentarily before bending, twisting and sliding her way over Sizhui's hand, back into the sleeve of his robe. He casts his attention to the beetle when it speaks, the faintest blush creeping across his cheeks at the inclination. Well, we'll keep that in mind for later, won't we? Instead of mentioning it, Sizhui grins at Itto's enthusiasm for his new talking companion, plainly delighted by such an excited reaction toward something he should've known— but in Itto's defense, Crimson Cyclone hadn't immediately spoken like Xiaoyun had to him. Once his hand is taken, his smile widens somewhat, he squeezes Itto's fingers with his own then nods. “There won't be too much to explore on the way to my home, but if you'd like, we could see other places later too?”
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"That's okay. You can show me around Sizhui, my dude." He smiled and looked around, finding an exit not too far off. "So you got a home here and everything? That's pretty darn cool. I bet it's super nice and pretty like you."
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“Indubitably,” his turn to giggle this time, free hand outstretching to push the door aside as he continues leading them along. “Yes, I do, and you could have one too! All you must do is pick out whichever place you want and you can use stamps to rebuild.” A beat of silence follows Itto's compliment then he sheepishly dips his head, “Well, uhm, it's not quite as nice as I'd like it to be yet? But you're sweet, calling me ‘pretty’...” Because he doesn't think so, and still people keep telling him otherwise. “The flowers and seashells I've decorated with are lovely, though.”
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"I can have my own house for free? this place is amazing. I'm not sure how to get stamps but if I can get stuff for no Mora I'm totally in." He looked around as they walked, taking everything in. "I'm not the best at keeping a job even though I have tried. I'm just not someone who can get tied down ya'know?"
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And no, he's not at all bothered by the size difference between them. Actually, should they get into anything intimacy-shaped, Itto will quickly learn Sizhui likes that a lot, so it isn't surprising he has no qualms holding Itto's hand.
“You can! It's, ah... something, that's for certain.” Another moment's hesitation on Sizhui's end as he considers, but he figures why not just come right out with it? “Stamps are earned by participating in sexual activities with people.” Can't get much blunter, he'd think, even if he attempts to soften the blow by segueing into, “So, while you don't necessarily have to get a job, there are some you can apply for? If you want something to do with your free time.” Besides hooking up, anyway. (Also, he's not saying a single word about ‘tied down’, thank you very much.)
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"Wait...I have to do sexual things to get stuff?" He's suddenly not feeling very confident and his smile starts to fade. "I...I'm not..um..." He blushes, looking completely away from Sizhui. "I've never...done that...any of that. I don't really ever...I just...I've kissed before but um.."He lets go of Sizhui's hand and covers his face. "I rather try and work for Mora then do that. Sizhui what am I gonna do?"
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Oh gosh, he didn't mean to make Itto feel bad! As soon as the oni's expression falters, he springs into action, “Yes, it's just how things work here, but it's alright! You don't have to be worried.” Although, once Itto's got his face covered, Sizhui stops, about-faces, steps in front of him and reaches both hands to gingerly touch his forearms, fingertips rubbing soothingly across them. “Kissing is good, okay? That's something... and, uhm, I'm not opposed to helping if you'd like?” He does know a thing or two, after all, and it wouldn't be the first time he's had to help teach somebody.
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He lowered his hands and looked at Sizhui, still pretty red in the face. The touch on his arms is soothing and really really nice. Sizhui's hands are so gentle. "You don't mind helping me? Do you think maybe we can try some on the train?" He lowered his hands completely until he could see all of Sizhui again. "I really do want to try the train ride, I've never been on one and I'd really like to maybe try stuff. I mean...I'm the one and oni so I gotta be the best right? No way to get better then practice!" He doesn't truly believe his own words but he honestly wouldn't mind with Sizhui.
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Aw, look at him, so flushed and looking embarrassed! Not that Sizhui's judging, he still does the same thing when he's presented with such things, much like how he's doing now, considering Itto's just asked about experimenting on the train. He can feel the heat flooding his face, yet he's holding steady in front of Itto, lowering his hands to Itto's elbows as he brings his hands further down. “I don't mind,” Sizhui affirms, momentarily downcasting to their feet before he exhales a huff and upturns again, looking determined. “We can, if that's what you'd like, or we could just sit together and maybe try once we get to my home.” Regardless, it seems like they're choosing the train, so he slides his left hand up to take Itto's again, turning to begin guiding them toward it. “Let's get on the train, then we can decide what we'll do from there. How does that sound?” He tips his head, considering, his lips quirking faintly. “You are right, however, you can get better with practice.”
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"Yeah it sounds amazing Sizhui my dude! We can ride on the train and just go with the flow. I like the way you think." He smiled and let Sizhui lead them around again. When they finally make it to the train Itto is practically bouncing in his step. He leaves Sizhui to run up to it, getting a good look around the train before making his way to Sizhui. "It's really streamlined ain't it? I don't think I've ever seen one like this before. I'm so excited to ride it! Do you think maybe we can grab some snacks for the ride?"
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“Sometimes I have good ideas!” he snickers, briefly releasing Itto's hand again so he can move closer to the train and step up onto the tiny stairs that'll lead them inside. “Isn't it, though? There's nothing like this back on my homeworld, but Noctium – the place I was before coming here – they have some similarities to it.” On the steps, he waits, thoughtfully lifting an eyebrow at Itto's inquiry about snacks. “Haah...” Unless he wants more cake? His right arm lifts, left hand slipping into the oversized sleeve and withdrawing a couple of ziplock baggies full of shortbread cookies and small, round-shaped bread pieces. “I have these if they interest you?”
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Its only a matter of minutes before Itto is back by the entrance and looking up at Sizhui on the raised platform. "Oh I never heard of Noctium but it's got a cool name to it. Maybe you can tell me about it?" While Itto isn't a big fan of learning new things and being lectured he does enjoy a good story and something tells him that his new companion is a good story teller.
His licks his lips when he sees the snacks. "They look delicious! C'mon lets find a seat and eat!" He is all but pushing Sizhui inside and dragging him to a nice secluded set of seats in the back. It's a sitting area for four but Itto is kinda a big guy so it gives him more leg room then the other spots. He takes one of the window seats and eagerly looks out the moment he's seated. "This is gonna be so fun!"
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He fidgets with the plastic bags while waiting, allowing Itto all the time he needs to examine the train, his attention lifting and casting sideways toward the other man once he's returned. A wide, exuberant grin overtakes his features again, his head nodding in agreement. “Absolutely, I don't mind talking about it at all.” Itto's making a proper assumption, given most of his younger juniors are always asking Sizhui to tell them stories of his night-hunting or other such adventures he's gone out on; he weaves a pretty good tail too, if he were to say so himself, but of course he's not one to toot his own horn.
Before he hardly has a chance to react, Itto has joined him on the stairs, shuffled them inside and is now practically dragging him toward some of the seats, although he's laughing the whole time at Itto's enthusiasm. Once he's chosen, Sizhui sits beside him, glancing out the window as well, then he redirects and reaches for Itto's elbow to tug. “Here,” he offers the snacks, hoping they'll do alright despite one being just plain bread. “You're more than welcome to have as much as you like during our little adventure.”
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He looked at his DTF and then at Sizhui and leaned forward, resting his arms on his knees. "So should we talk about that place you used to be at or um...should we talk about.....sex..." He said the last word a bit more softly then the rest.
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