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TDM #14
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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 might be mingling on the main hub's first floor. Hopefully, you find a familiar face among the crowd. If not, that's all right. You'll get to know quite a few people very well soon enough.
- If you're one of the unlucky few whose death required a bit more intensive re-coding to maintain stability in the simulation, you'll instead awaken on a bed in the infirmary. Everything is strikingly white save for the occasional string of vines with lavender growing in bursts to help keep people calm. Whether or not it works seems to be on a case-by-case basis.
While there is active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is also there to explain the situation in a more delicate manner to these individuals. It's already stressful enough having to have gone through such a violent death, after all!
If characters want more questions answered, they'll need to speak to The Peacekeeper directly. But first, it will encourage socialization in the main hub and hopefully, you'll find someone you recognize to make taking things in a little easier.
WHAT
The fourteenth Amani TDM!
WHEN
February 14th, 2024 (and until the next TDM!)
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Foodplay / Feeding
★ Kissing
★ Public Displays of Affection
★ Multiple Orgasms
★ Body Worship
★ Kissing
★ Public Displays of Affection
★ Multiple Orgasms
★ Body Worship
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 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 new inhabitants 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 nearly 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 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.
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 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 new inhabitants 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 nearly 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 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.
THE SEXY COMPENDIUM
Upon arrival to Amani, new inhabitants will be notified almost immediately of the sexy compendium that's uploaded to their DTF! This compendium lists all of the flora, fauna, unique geography, and miscellaneous items in Amani that might be worth looking at.
This database will update with seasonal highlights or places and items that might follow a theme! For example, the current theme is love for Valentine's Day and dragons for The Year of The Dragon!
While established inhabitants already know about all these things, it can't hurt to be reminded of what this simulated afterlife has to offer!
This database will update with seasonal highlights or places and items that might follow a theme! For example, the current theme is love for Valentine's Day and dragons for The Year of The Dragon!
While established inhabitants already know about all these things, it can't hurt to be reminded of what this simulated afterlife has to offer!
- ★ The Dragon Onsen » At the onsen, there is an outdoor pool set a bit off from the rest of the hot springs that has a dragon statue in the middle. It doesn't look as well-kept as the rest of the place and the water has a strange blue tint to it... Once one steps into this pool and soaks for a couple of minutes, they will change. It may be gradual or instantaneous, some might completely morph or only gain features but everyone will share a similarity: They suddenly look a lot more draconic than they did before. That's right, this spring is for all us dragonfuckers to let loose. It will, as with most things, only be temporary and last no more than a couple of hours after the initial soak. Have fun while it lasts!
★ Heart Jellies » In the shallow waters of Taasunni swim a strange species of jellyfish shaped like hearts. If stung by one of these creatures, the sensation will be pleasant rather than painful. It lingers for a while afterwards and will feel like a low-level electric current running through your body that makes it all tingly and warm.
★ Wyverns » Wyverns are a feral, bipedal lesser cousin to dragonkind. Proud, stubborn, fierce, and intelligent, wyverns are known to be extremely protective--of their territory, members of their social group, and their masters. Highly social and cooperative predators, they nest in the cliffs of Taasunni Beach, and can range far into the Aditus Grasslands to hunt. While most wyverns hunt using sharp talons and fangs or strong tails, a rare few show an innate capacity for magic, capable of churning up cutting winds with their wings or breathing fire or lightning. Those courageous enough to attempt to tame one will find that they are highly perceptive and willful creatures, slow to trust and disinclined to obey any but the most confident and strong of heart. Should anyone successfully earn their respect, however, they can become intensely devoted companions and mounts.
★ Love Blossoms » During the spring, a handful of trees with gorgeous, pink flowers will blossom starting in Novum and expanding throughout a good portion of the simulation. The pollen of these particular flowers are akin to pheromones that will fill one with insatiable desire. (Sex pollen. It's sex pollen.)
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!
★ Feel free to check out the sexy compendium and also use whatever is listed there as you like! What's mentioned on the TDM are just suggestions and not only what's available! We want interested players to be able to make their own fun with what Amani has to offer and not feel limited to just the prompts provided here.
★ We are currently at 24/40 slots taken! Anyone wishing to claim a character must have an invite from someone currently in the game and follow the proper rules in place to be accepted into the community!
NAVIGATION
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From whence I hail, we used owls possessed of a third eye named Stolases. They would carry messages stored within their mind through a manner of aether channeling, only accessible by the intended. This is a touch more advanced than that, admittedly, given that our companions need not leave our side to communicate to one another.
[He looks to Étienne with a touch of fondness, while the dragonet looks otherwise uninterested.]
Be it our voices, writing, or even our image—they are capable of delivering it.
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Zelgadis continues ignoring it while considering the dragonling.]
Useful...I mean, if people are now spanning entire worlds, like you said. How does it work?
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[As he turns his attention back to Zelgadis, he does notice the sad display of the hedgehog. As he speaks, he nods towards the pathetic blue spikeball.]
Oh, it seems your attention is desired.
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Nothing so specific as that, everyone seems to possess their own method. Also, you need not channel any magic yourself. It proves capable on its own. Here—Étienne, call Zelgadis.
[At the command, the dragonet opens its mouth and... the distinct sound of a phone ringing can be heard from it—and Zelgadis' own DTF should be getting the call.]
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he, too, bristles.]
...That easy? [weird.] What's the catch? [because it's in 'too good to be true' territory, honestly.]
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Catch? Well, I do not know, really. If there is one, that is. Thus far it has proven useful—well, I suppose if you count the fact they have a mind of their own at times. Sometimes they may speak for you, even without your involvement or will at play.
[Étienne does this often to poor Dion. He really doesn't try to do much on the network unless it's necessary, his dragonet on the other hand...]
Though, that does seem to depend on the DTF. Some are more obedient than others.
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[while sad not-sonic paws at Zel's shoe, Zel himself is rubbing his chin in thought.]
If they're constructs from this whole situation, then that's the catch itself. No chance at making plans safely out of earshot of whatever creator's behind all of this.
[he's not new to this, he supposes: he and the gang have had to make plans aloud on the fly, right in front of enemies, and just hope for the best.
problem is, he's flying rather solo here...]
...Hmh. This is going to...take a while...
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[Dion looks up and around, as if trying to catch a glimpse of some invisible voyeur that might be spying on them. He shifts his weight to one side, before looking to Zel again.]
You are right, any worthwhile act of defiance will take time to prepare, and this place has a way of making people grow complacent.
I have not, however.
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[As curious as he is about Zelgadis' stony face, he isn't gonna ask!! That'd be so rude!]
Though, I would suggest finding shelter, for there is no shortage of monsters or other myriad horrible things to encounter if one is not too careful. There are apartments within the city, many unoccupied and free for the taking.
Should you wish to broaden your understanding of this world and many others, there is the library in Makmur as well, filled to the brim with tomes collected from all manner of worlds. A close friend of mine, Phoenix, is its keeper. His knowledge and earnestness is invaluable.
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[free lodging in a town is a weird, creepy concept. but this is all weird and creepy, right? not even in increments to get acclimated, either.]
Library. Phoenix. Got it. Is...everything free? How does that work? [sorry dude, if you're just going to give him the information, Zel's going to squeeze as much knowledge as he can outta ya.]
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Not everything. I...did notice that you had reached for a weapon you are woefully lacking, and should you wish to see its safe return, that will cost you. Stamps, that is. For that is the currency in which this place runs.
[A beat, then his expression shifts to something almost apologetic.]
Those being acquired only through the generosity of others, or...intimate acts with others.
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...An overly complicated brothel. Is what you're getting at. [it's easier to say since he's not actually envisioning himself partaking at all. how can he? he's a freak of nature and kind of partly made up of rocks. any further thought of it requires stopping to think on it and use his imagination and die of embarrassment.
and he just got here! okay!]
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I...suppose you could liken it to that. If all the patrons are also the courtesans.
[His brows pinch.]
Though, not all acts must needs be carnal. Common shows of affection betwixt friends also serve. So, you needn't wholly debase yourself.
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...I suppose that could count as "hand holding", if it in itself does not qualify.
[Maybe shaking hands is its own thing as well, he's not certain. Bringing his hand down from his chin, he offers it forward for Zelgadis to take, should he feel willing to cross the distance between them.]
Well, would you like to put the proof to the test?
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[jeez, don't ask him to put his money where his mouth is - it's embarrassing! everything else was already embarrassing, but he was outside of that, you know, as an outsider!
his face darkens a bit, a little purple beneath the stone on his skin.]
Y-you ought to have known already, if you'd tried a bunch of things to get around stuff.
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Forgive me, that was rather forward of me.
[It literally wasn't, but ok.]
I have tried many different methods to work around it, this is true, but I cannot say I took note of "handshaking", specifically.
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but it's too late, the hand is down.
Zel crosses his arms.]
You can tell me how it goes. By using your creature. When you figure it out.
[but maybe no need: Zel kind of wants to die, so maybe he'll die first.]
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[He says with a warm smile. But then he gestures behind him.]
As much as I have enjoyed this exchange and seek not to end it, I think it would be prudent if I did more than stand here. Have you seen the city proper? There are some notable establishments that will prove useful during your time here.
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...I haven't. Not yet. But it's a good idea. [and if this guy's offering to play tour guide, all the better, he supposes.
weird that he's enjoying this, but like. okay. sure, dude.]
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Dion nods and turns to head towards Makmur, but realizing it will prove quite the walk, he pauses a moment.]
It's a decent distance from here. Should we wish to speed up the trek, I am capable of flight. However, if you are not...
[The implication being he could carry him. A forward gesture, but maybe that's because, while he isn't directly below the trees, he isn't entirely unaffected. It's just been a slower, more subtle build up.]
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[yep! the wind will buffet the ground with a sudden pulse as it bubbles around to lift Zel off the ground; he'll hover a bit and look to Dion expectantly.]
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Then Dion goes on to semi-prime—as gold and blue light erupts around him, teal markings appear on his now greyed skin, he also manifests a third eye in the middle of his forehead, a pair of dragon wings upon his back, and a long dragon tail. There's magical energy that seems to pulse through him, through the markings on his face and even through his hair, his eyes glow a deep dark blue as well, his sclera nearly black.
With a leap fitting his title of Holy Dragoon, he propells himself into the air, his wings keeping him aloft.]
Shall we?
[As he speaks, there's an echo to his voice, as if his voice is being overlayed onto itself.]
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