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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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[He kisses him again, this time softer and slower, savoring the lips of his king. Eventually, he parts with a sigh, hands resting on Dimitri's shoulders.]
...Look, it's hard to explain, because I don't even understand it myself. But... I was here already. Except it wasn't really me... but it was me?
[He winces. Trying to wrap his head around it starts to form a headache.]
I have a memory of coming across you here before.
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[The soft kiss is something that melts him tot he very core. He placed Felix back on the ground finally, leaning down into him.]
What do you mean you were already here? We...met before? [He tried to think of the two Felix's he's seen and which one he could have possibly be.]
Did I...Did I treat you good then? You're still my dear heart no matter what form you take.
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[He goes quiet a moment. There's a lot of horror in those memories. At least he can tell them apart, but thinking on them hurts.]
So... I know what you'd be like if you lost yourself. And I know what would happen if I made mistakes like leaving you alone and going against the kingdom.
[He bumps his head against Dimitri, leaning back into Dimitri's lean, like he needs to feel his presence and shake off some of the horror of the timeline where he's dead.]
...We should get out of the sun, before I turn a red as you.
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[He kisses him once more, remembering that meeting all too well. That Felix has been so broken and all he wished was to help him. Was it a mercy that they were now the same? What did that even mean? He wasn't sure how this could be but he was happy that Felix would finally know his love and maybe accept it as his own.]
I am sorry you have to go through that but I will be beside you and help all I can. I won't ever abandon you Felix.
[He couldn't abandon Felix even if he had to, he loves him too much and he will make sure he knows that love.]
Yes, let's find somewhere private. This is a joyful reunion and I'd like to make it memorable for the both of us.
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Abandon me? You practically forced me to become your duke. I doubt you'd even let me quit, much less discard me. Besides, I'm more concerned with your habit of doing things on your own.
[He slips a hand down into Dimitri's hand, and gives it a pull, leading him into the line of trees where there's shade.]
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I won't do anything alone with you here now. I don't think I could pry myself away from you anytime soon. Felix I have missed you, not just your touch. I have missed all of you.
[He lets himself be led into the shade, gently squeezing Felix's hand and keeping his eyes on him as they walk together.]
My heart, will you come stay with me after this?
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The way you talk is so embarrassing sometimes...
[He nudges Dimitri into walking ahead.]
I... I mean... he... didn't have much of a place to stay. I'll go with you.
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He....didn't have anywhere to go? I have a place....I have a home here. I could have helped him. I could have let him stay with me and taken care of him....
[The tears start once more as grief overtakes him. That Felix was so broken and alone and to think he didn't even have a place to go breaks his heart. He wishes he coukd fix that, change things so he knew he was loved. He wished he could have done more.]
I'm so sorry Felix. I'm so sorry I didn't do enough for you ..for him. I should have done so much more, I could have...please forgive me. Please let me make it up to you.
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Stop that. He was invited to stay with Sylvain, but he was used to being alone and on the move. He... felt like it wasn't right for him to be near anyone, after what happened.
[He sighs between his teeth.]
I'm not like that anymore, alright? I have this life with you, where I did most things right. This is the one I want, even if I'm worked to the bone from all the duties I have to do for you.
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[He pauses and pulls Felix closer to him, a hand running through that long ponytail of silky dark strands.]
I simply need you by my side so I know you are still around....to see you disappear once more...I would not be able to handle it.
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[He shuts his eyes, relaxing as fingers comb through his hair, and leans himself on Dimitri's chest.]
Obviously I'm following you home. Someone has to keep an eye on you.
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Home. Will you call it your own home? I can let you keep one of the rooms for yourself.
[He runs his hands along Felix's bare back, enjoying the skin on skin as they hug one another]
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...Yes. I'm done with making camp in the woods.
[He tilts his face up, brushing his lips over Dimitri's lips in spontaneous affection. Then he steps back from the hug and pulls on his arm again.]
I can't haul you there if I don't know where it is. So will you take me there now?
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It's a bit of a walk but I think you will like it. I found a cabin in the woods on the mountain. It's not as hot as it is here but do not fret my heart, I have a working fireplace as well for warmth.
[For them it's hardly something needed, they grew up in the cold and are used to it but a fireplace is something he does cherish having for others and the idea of sitting by it curled up with Felix in his arms is too pleasant to pass up.]
I have some spare clothes as well if you'd like to borrow some for now....though if I have my way I would prefer you...undressed.
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I... might be amendable to that...
[He covers his hot face with a hand, and nudges Dimitri into moving again.]
[With that in mind, in the time during the walk there he decides to turn it around on Dimitri by shedding his half-set of clothes the moment he's inside with the cabin door shut behind them, not even looking around first. As he takes off his boots in the entryway, he also strips off his pants, leaving him in nothing but his hair tie. He flips his ponytail over his shoulder in a haughty gesture and puts a hand on his bare hip.]
Is this what His Majesty prefers?
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I hope you like it Fel-
[There is a pause as Felix grabs his attention and stands there nude. He isnt even sure if Yuri is home at the moment to also witness this but his first thought is how beautiful his love is, then he momentarily panics Felix might be seen. Despite his painful sunburn he grabs Felix and pulls him close before throwing a blanket over him]
My heart please, you are beautiful but there are others who have keys to this place.
[Not wanting Felix to freak out though he does give him a kiss on the cheek and pulls him in closer, letting his own erection speak for itself on how much he enjoys this.]
May I carry you into the bedroom where I know it will be private?
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Sure. And it was your idea. At least you have people keeping tabs on you.
[He pauses when he feels his erection, and, thinking Dimitri deserves a little teasing, he slides his bare thigh almost between Dimitri's legs, rubbing up on it.]
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Yes well I didn't think you would do it right away. Did you miss me as greatly as I've missed you?
[He begins to take them to his room but has to stop, leaning on the wall as a moan escapes his lips, his grip tighter around Felix]
Aah..Felix..you..you are very dangerous. I don't wish to drop you dear heart. Please...
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I miss you every time you're away, Boar. Aren't I always telling you not to go off on your own?
[He's happy enough to give him a heartfelt response and lean into his hold.]
...I had another lifetime of missing you. Having you now changes everything, and I'm not going to let you lose yourself like that. I'm with you, and... I love you, Dimitri.
[He still can't get those words out without flushing red and turning his face away, but he still smiles.]
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I've missed you since I arrived, Felix.
[He lays on his back on the bed, pulling Felix into his lap as they stay like that covered by the blanket. His skin is hot from the sunburn but he will deal with it if it means Felix stays forever in his arms like this.]
I love you too Felix. Oh it feels so wonderful to say aloud. I love you, dear heart. [He kisses his cheek. Get ready for affection Felix, this is your life now.] I love you so much.
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Then maybe... I'll say it more...
[But he doesn't just want to say it. He wants to touch him. Carefully, he sits up, the blanket sliding down his back and revealing him straddling Dimitri's hips, flushed and aroused, and giving Dimitri a nice view of his naked front. But he likes what he can see too; his gaze roams admiringly over Dimitri's muscled torso, then he traces a palm down his abs, stopping at the hem of his pants between his own thighs.]
I see you're still well-shaped by our training...
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[It seems silly now that he was waiting on finding a way back home to Dedue and Felix and all the others when Felix is here now and looking so beautiful on his lap. There is an obvious tent in his pants as he takes in all of Felix before him.]
You're truly breathtaking. How am I so lucky to have you?
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[Felix considers the body below him a moment longer, appreciating his honed muscles, and eying the obvious bulge in his pants. He can't free that without moving, so he lifts himself, climbing to turn around and sit straddling Dimitri's chest instead. He's facing his back to him, long shiny black hair like a horse's tail laid down the middle of his back.]
Let's see if you still have your endurance.
[He unfastens Dimitri's pants, leaning down while he pushes them down his thighs. He looks with interest as his "lance" springs free once the fabric passes it, and curls a calloused hand around the shaft to hold it steady while he dips his head to wrap his lips around the head.]
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[He;s about to continue his thought but then felix shifts and all he sees is that lovely dark hair cascading down Felix's toned back. All those years of swordsmanship have given him a frame so beautiful and so deadly that Dimitri can't help but admire. His ass is right there, almost teasing him to touch and he can't help but think it's on purpose. Felix wants this too doesn't he?]
Felix...
[The feel of those lips against him has him arching a little into Felix's touch. When was the last time Felix had touched him like this? It's been too long. A pleased moan leaves him as he reaches for Felix's hips and pulls him closer, practically letting him sit on his face but not yet. A calloused hand rubs at that perk ass in front of him, savoring how soft it is.]
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[He'd never admit to his eagerness out loud, but he really likes the weight and warmth of that cock in his mouth. He focuses on taking it deeper into his mouth and pressing his tongue along the top of the shaft. He hollows his cheeks and sucks, trying to see if he can make him squirm a bit.]
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