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TDM #7
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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, seek shelter from the typhoon here. If you'd like, there is cake and some refreshments."
WHAT
The seventh Amani TDM!
WHEN
August 24nd, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Bloodplay
★ Sensory Deprivation
★ Rimming
★ Overstimulation
★ Sex-toys/Strap-on
★ Sensory Deprivation
★ Rimming
★ Overstimulation
★ Sex-toys/Strap-on
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.
A FOUL WIND BLOWS
For the last couple of weeks, The Peaceekeeper has been relatively quiet save for the mandatory greeting of newcomers. In fact, it doesn't even make the usual announcement that it has before to alert inhabitants of the sudden shift in weather. Blue skies and sunshine gradually begin to darken over. The wind picks up to a frightening gale that will see people likely needing to strap things down and fasten their shutters tight.
However, it's not anything physical that inhabitants will likely end up losing. The forceful rain, wind, and ensuing storm will instead strip away their inhibitions if they're unlucky enough to be caught in it.
What was holding you back, anyway? It's hard to remember or seems so suddenly trivial. It's not an issue anymore. that's for sure! Whether this is about something intimate, secrets kept, or things you know you shouldn't say for any number of reasons don't matter. Self-consciousness and doubt feel like a thing of the past and you're free to chase whatever whims you want!
Hopefully, you won't regret it when the effects wear off in a few day's time.
However, it's not anything physical that inhabitants will likely end up losing. The forceful rain, wind, and ensuing storm will instead strip away their inhibitions if they're unlucky enough to be caught in it.
What was holding you back, anyway? It's hard to remember or seems so suddenly trivial. It's not an issue anymore. that's for sure! Whether this is about something intimate, secrets kept, or things you know you shouldn't say for any number of reasons don't matter. Self-consciousness and doubt feel like a thing of the past and you're free to chase whatever whims you want!
Hopefully, you won't regret it when the effects wear off in a few day's time.
CLEAN-UP CREW
Although not everyone may be in the mood to buckle down and get to work after the storm blows through, the mess it leaves behind is literal as well as metaphorical. Time to get cleaning! The Peacekeeper has graciously provided a whole host of tools to assist inhabitants in clearing the debris littering the beach and floating in the ocean, including...
- ★ Inflatable Rafts » For those who would prefer to clean the water instead of the beach, these boats can comfortably fit two people in them--or one person, should they choose to lie down. Better grab a partner, unless you want to be rowing in circles!
★ Skimmer Nets » These long-handled tools can extend up to five meters, with nets strong and deep enough to scoop up a substantial amount of debris from the water--or capture most people from the waist up, should you feel more inclined to messing around than picking up the pieces.
★ Brushes » These broad brushes come in a variety of materials to help scrub mud and sand off any buildings that got blasted, from stiff nylon bristles, to soft silicone that might not feel bad being used for a massage. You've earned it after working so hard, right?
★ GET LAID » The state-of-the-art Liquid-Air Impulse Device boasts an impressive number of features, all in a handy dandy device you can wear as a backpack. Not only can its hose serve as a pressure washer, high-powered vacuum, or water gun, but it can also be used as a jet pack! The sky is the limit--just don't forget to land occasionally and refill its tank with water, or you may find yourself in free fall.
JUST KEEP SWIMMING
All your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed!
The mermaids that live beneath the waves of Taasunni Beach are extremely grateful that the inhabitants have taken the time and effort to clean up their home. To show their gratitude, they've decided to let everyone experience the beauty of the once-again pristine ocean for themselves!
Upon request, one of the mermaids lounging in the shallows will kiss inhabitants to fill them with magic. This gift will transform them into merfolk themselves for about 6 hours, allowing them to breathe underwater, swim swiftly, and explore or play in the depths to their hearts' content.
Those who indulge in this, especially repeatedly, may find themselves feeling unusually buoyant and free--as though a weight has lifted from their shoulders, and their troubles are simply washing away on the tide.
The mermaids that live beneath the waves of Taasunni Beach are extremely grateful that the inhabitants have taken the time and effort to clean up their home. To show their gratitude, they've decided to let everyone experience the beauty of the once-again pristine ocean for themselves!
Upon request, one of the mermaids lounging in the shallows will kiss inhabitants to fill them with magic. This gift will transform them into merfolk themselves for about 6 hours, allowing them to breathe underwater, swim swiftly, and explore or play in the depths to their hearts' content.
Those who indulge in this, especially repeatedly, may find themselves feeling unusually buoyant and free--as though a weight has lifted from their shoulders, and their troubles are simply washing away on the tide.
SEXY STAMP CARD
If you're wondering about these 'peaceful interactions' that keep being mentioned or what the kinks of the month are for... Here's your answer! Upon arrival, all characters will receive a digital copy of their very own sexy stamp card.
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!NOTES
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!
★ The 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.
★ Please thank Love Bug Infy for helping out with this TDM!
★ Make sure to dunk your questions/feedback in the thread below!
★ The locations page is undergoing a revamp! While originally I wanted to have it done in time for this test drive meme, that didn't quite happen. But it is coming soon, I promise!
★ Due to moderator error meaning we are over the player limit already and repeated requests, the player cap has been increased to 50. We are currently at 47/50 slots taken! Anyone wishing to claim a character must have an invite and follow the proper rules in place to be accepted into the community.
★ Also in light of that announcement and since I totally forgot the monthly meme due to being sick... Why not check out the ATP/EMP Meme now up? See who others want to try out, enable your friends! Fun all around!
NAVIGATION
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The room itself is, if nothing else, certainly cozy, furnished with a small table and chaise lounge - and, fortunately, while three of its walls are lined with built-in bookshelves, the wall with the door built in is simple wood with a couple coat hooks. Caspar is quick to hang up his own, and... after a moment of thought, pulls his soaked undershirt over his head. He doesn't love the idea of having that chafing the whole time he's waiting for his clothes to dry off.
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Wait. Hang on. Isn't that a Garlean name pattern? But he doesn't have a third eye, is he--
Waaaait wait wait no, the Garlean v title is 'van', they're good.
G'rhyf hangs up their coat as well, and sits down to start prying their boots off while Caspar wrestles with his shirt. A stray glance up (and the nice view of his back that it provides) sends a flush of heat across their face, but rather than quickly ducking their head again as they might otherwise, G'rhyf instead stares transfixed for several long moments.
"...wow."
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After a moment, he sure seems to think he's figured it out. "Oh! I hope y'don't mind, it's just... basically everything I'm wearing is soaked."
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"Oh, no, I don't mind! You look good." That...that sounded dumb. Hm. They finish pulling off their boots and set those and their gross wet socks by the wall near the hanging clothes. "Do you mind if I do the same?"
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"W-well, uh-- thanks! You too." He does mean that; he might not have noticed some other things, but... he has gotten a look now at how G'rhyf's shirt is clinging to their torso, especially now that he's sitting down to pry off his own soggy boots and socks. "Nah, I don't mind."
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They're quick to take the excuse of turning around to start undoing and peeling off their shirt. Wringing out as much of the water from the fabric as they can, they glare down at their still twitching cock and try to think about the least attractive things possible...but their mind almost immediately drifts into thinking about holding Caspar close after another clap of thunder, what his muscles would feel like under their hands.
Godsdamnit.
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"Hey, so-- if you've only seen the hub so far, did you just get here?"
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G'rhyf cuts off with a strangled noise as they turn around to see that, their grip on their shirt going white-knuckle tight and tail lashing rapidly back and forth. Higher brain function has been nuked from orbit, and whatever else they were going to say has left them completely.
"Oh gods, I want to fuck you stupid." Good news: that came out in mostly a mumble.
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More importantly, though: "Uh... you okay? Did you say something?"
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So, good news, Caspar doesn't seem particularly disturbed by this information; rather, he looks almost determined as he crouches back down to G'rhyf's eye level. Sure, it's still tempered with a little bit of fluster, but! Determined!!
"Well, I want to pay you back for the thunder thing - I'll help you out with this, if you want! All you had to do was ask."
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"You're certain?" They're not nearly as hesitant about this as they might otherwise sound, with how they grab Caspar's hips to pull him closer--ideally onto their lap, but if he has a different idea they won't say no.
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He grins, scooting forward to follow how they pull him, and gladly follows that impulse to reach up and brush his thumbs over their ears. "'Course!"
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"D'you have any preference?" Their voice sounds a little strange through the purr, but still understandable. "Keeping in mind I am definitely going to be the one fucking you."
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"Oh, uh-- no preference, nah." ...He can't help adding, with a grin, "That works fine; I left my dick at home, anyway."
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Without much other warning they turn and shift, lifting Caspar up so they can get a knee up onto the lounge as leverage. That done, they use one arm to brace themself dropping both them and Caspar down to lie on the lounge properly and press a hard, insistent kiss to his lips.
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He wouldn't have long to be embarrassed, anyway, before G'rhyf leans down and kisses him. He reaches up in turn, putting an arm around their neck to better lean into the kiss.
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Their purr keeps rumbling away as they suck on his lip, the sharp edges of their teeth running over it. One hand slides down Caspar's chest, fingers tracing the lines of scars they can feel, before sliding into his smallclothes.
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Pants and belt are what Caspar finds, soaked leather not being exactly easy to peel off unfortunately. G'rhyf wriggles their hips to try and help, though it becomes more of a grind every time his hands touch the bulge of their cock.
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Maybe he could afford, actually to be slightly more cautious when hooking up with random strangers, but... look. Nothing bad has happened in his time doing this, and G'rhyf seems nice, so he really isn't worried about it.
He manages to undo their belt and toss that aside, though their pants pose a little bit more of a challenge - especially since, every time G'rhyf grinds against his hand, it gets to be a little more tempting to just forget the pants for now and see how far along he can get them through the leather.
...It should be fine to keep working on getting their pants down with one hand while the other stays settled over their dick, right?
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But it doesn't distract them completely--their fingers slide down into Caspar's folds to start exploring him gingerly, their ears pricked and alert for any sign of what will make him feel just as good as they do. First they zero in on his clit, rubbing to expose it before tracing circles around.
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They'll find that, once they start touching Caspar directly, getting a reaction doesn't take long; touching them through their clothes, seeing and hearing their responses, have already started to get him warmed up. He presses against their fingers with a soft, approving sound, urging them on.
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When Caspar finally does manage to free them of their smallclothes entirely, they can't help a soft gasp of relief--nor can they help how quickly their orgasm comes when his hand touches them directly. They go stiff and groan, thrusting helplessly against the feeling of warm flesh against them. "Ah--! G-gods..."
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However, he doesn't want to let himself get too caught up in it - not with G'rhyf so close, and definitely not when they finally come into his hand. He only narrowly remembers to adjust how he touches them from there, handling their dick more lightly as they come down. "There... how're you doing?"
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