![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
Entry tags:
TDM #14
Welcome! Everything is fine.
Uploading. . . Complete!
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
no subject
"I see. Is there anything you might need help with, on this personal project of yours?"
no subject
Or at least to get a better understanding.
"Actually, yeah, if you're up for it. Only way to understand the tech, from what I can tell, is to collect whatever intel we can on it as people crammed inside it. Or to figure out the people running it. We've seen a couple of them reach out to us before, so, maybe keep an ear to the ground?"
Prompto shrugs, pushing the front door open to scoot his way inside. Yes, he's absolutely going to show Ignis the indoor pools, lounge areas, showers...
Why the heck not. They're already here after all! Prompto isn't imagining anything racy.
"Pretty nice setup here. Other than this place, Noct and I go to the arcade a lot. Or take rides on our chocobos. Oh man! We should go pick one out for you next!"
no subject
This is the best choice to do.
That is something he'll have to prepare for in the future, however. For now, he trails after Prompto, looking over everything with some interest. "It is very nicely made," he has to admit. "I can see why the two of you visit here often, although I hope you don't make a mess."
And then, as though he didn't just call out their sex life, "There are chocobos here?"
no subject
But, onward to the other comment: "Oh yeah, we totally do clean up, haha,"
Wait. Prompto furrows his brow, and he feels his cheeks heating up. Did he just call them out? Not only that, did Ignis just think about his and Noct's sex life? Dude is really making this whole 'keep it casual and professional with Ignis' thing hard out the gate, considering now Prompto is thinking too hard about the fact the stoic fellow even considered him in any manner of intimate situation.
Aaanyway moving on! Yeah, chocobos! Prompto's favorite.
"Yup! A whole bunch who are homeless too, after the stable caretaker left. C'mon, we can go there and get you a bird."
Realistically, Prompto doesn't wait for confirmation. No, he gets so excited he forgets himself and grabs Ignis by the hand, leading him along as he bounces his way through the simulation. He'll happily point out landmarks en route, chatter away about good photo opportunities and adventures he's had. In time, they'll make it to the stables.
The blonde knows his way around. He also knows how to avoid the freaky horses and get them both right to the chocobo wing. "Noct and I got our birds from here! You can pick any one. Or let one pick you!"
no subject
Ignis will store this away for later.
For now, he doesn't have time to protest before Prompto is dragging him right out the doors again and into the fields, chattering along brightly. He'd gotten an inclination before that he likes chocobos, but this really makes it clear. So wrapped up in the chatter, Ignis almost misses that distinct pungent smell which marks the birds.
"Ah... Indeed, there they are." He glances over at the birds curiously. Really, he couldn't have imagined that he would be picking out a chocobo to ride with how this day has already started. "How did you and Noct go about it, then?"
no subject
"S-sorry-" he mumbles, pulling his hand away, desperate to play it all off as quickly as he can. Wow, he really is messing up like a champ today. He scurries over to the nearest bird to lavish it with pets. "I mean, what Noct and I did was we said hello to all the birds and saw if any stood out. Look for a connection. Mine tried to preen my hair, can you believe that?! His name is Velox. Fastest bird in the sim."
There's one particular chocobo that seems quieter than the rest. Understated, it watches the pair rather closely whilst the others kweh for attention. It ruffles its feathers, but makes no moves otherwise.
no subject
"I see," Ignis says initially, eyes flicking over the various curious birds who are all chattering away in their little chocobo talk. Truly a social and curious species, he thinks... although he does have to admire the quieter one who's letting all the others take the lead on this. Really, he understands that quite well.
Well, if Prompto says to look for a connection- "In that case, I believe there's one that might suit me." With that, he reaches right back to Prompto and takes him by the hand, pulling him along so that they can look over this quieter chocobo together.
Whatever the relationship between them - friends or lovers or something else maybe - Ignis is certain of one thing, and it is that Prompto is better when relaxed and in his element, not fussing over whatever he thinks will happen with Ignis.
no subject
Wait. What? What??? Pause.
Now Prompto's cheeks are on fire. Not even a nod to his apology, no, Ignis brings them together again.
The confusion and anxiety practically explode on the poor boy, but he has no time to cling onto it with Ignis guiding the pair along. It stays behind for the most part, right where they just stood.
It...Makes him pretty happy, actually, doing something fun with Ignis like this again. There's a little spark of joy in his chest that he hasn't felt for a while- that comfortable old familiarity he and the brilliant Iggy had on the road. It's special.
Each of his companions- his crushes, if he really sits and thinks about it despite how he always regards the romantic aspect impossible- gives Prompto a very special kind of that joy. Gladio gives him safety and bravery. Noctis allows him to accept himself- a momentous task, all considered. Ignis? He was always a grounding presence for the vibrating anxiety pile that is Prompto Argentum. He also was one of the first people in his life to really look after him. From a distance through sending extra food with Noctis to school, then directly on the road. He'd make him food, worry about his wellbeing. It isn't that Noctis never did, but the pair barely knew how to take care of themselves, and Prompto had no one. His parents? What a joke. He always fended for himself. On the road, it felt like Ignis always watched out for all of them. His nature, considering his dedication to Noct.
For a moment, it all melts away, and he knows. This is Ignis. It will be like it was, because deep down the pair are the same people at base, despite what they have or haven't yet been through together.
Crazy what a simple hand-hold can do to a guy. His lips quirk up into the smallest of smiles. He gives Ignis' hand a squeeze.
"Oh, this guy? He's quiet, isn't he. What's goin on behind those eyes..."
The chocobo tilts its head stepping forward as the pair stops at the stall-door.
"...Kweh."
It leans its head out from the window, regarding Ignis with curiosity.
no subject
Ignis doesn't say anything. Only, while Prompto glances up towards the chocobo, there's a small glance towards him, lips curved into an openly fond smile.
There. He's feeling much better, now, isn't he? Ignis still doesn't have any answers that would make this easier but he supposes that it's not something in dire need of such for now. More importantly... Prompto has relaxed, and gained that natural shine to him which draws one in. Certainly he thinks it drew Noctis in, when he was still withdrawn away from everything. One of those things which helped to brighten his life.
It's what suits him best. Ignis certainly thinks so.
"Well, until we can speak chocobo, I imagine that neither of us will find an answer any time soon," Ignis says, smile flickering away from hiss face as he and the chocobo assess one another. They're prey animals, after all; it wouldn't do to be too quick or sudden. "Regardless... For those who hang in the background, quiet from the rest of the flock, I have found them to be some of the best creatures."
A careful raise of his hand, to let the chocobo know it's coming, right there in view. "They tend to be incredibly thoughtful, thinking greatly and considerately about the rest of their flock. It is easy to miss them, often, with how quiet they can be... But that is only when they are not in their element. Once you offer the perfect environment, the right flock, they often seem to shine incredibly brightly with an energy one might find hard to match. Quiet and reserved are not bad things, nor are they the entirety of the picture."
There. He raises his hand up along the bird's long neck, and smiles once more as it leans into his touch. That's it, that's it. "People get too wrapped up in certain factors that don't really matter at all, sometimes. So wrapped up that they become oblivious to things such as passion, loyalty, the will which keeps us focused on what's truly important. You'll find that in surprisingly quiet places."
Gently scritching the chocobo's feathers, Ignis turns the smile to Prompto. "I rather like this chocobo, I think."
no subject
But then, Ignis begins to speak. Layin' down some real strong, deep wisdom, thinks Prompto- but as he approaches the last bit, some dots start to vaguely connect, and the boy's cheeks heat up even more. Is he- no, there's no way. Right? Ignis only ever knew Prompto after he forced himself to be more outgoing. There's no chance that is about him, and how stiflingly shy and quiet he is outside his element if he just lets go and doesn't perk himself up. How would the guy know what he hides so well? Or, hell, his anxiety? Maybe a few years later, but...
But perhaps something deep down knows it is, because his heartrate picks up some. Unfortunately for Prompto, his blush is more than obvious now. Extremely, when Ignis levels that wonderfully familiar smile at him.
Oh, Six help him. Talking about passion while looking at him like that? Prompto's going to puke and pass out in a hot minute.
"W-well yeah. World moves fast. I think sometimes there's a whole lot to latch onto. Lots to think on. Easy to get lost in the weeds. What if some end up dangerous? Izzat oblivious?"
The chocobo leaaans its head out to gently nuzzle at Ignis' shoulder, a slightly brighter kweh coming from it. Seems the bird rather likes that Ignis, too.
no subject
That still doesn't answer if they were actually lovers or if this is just a schoolboy crush. Well. Schoolboy if they count university as a school. Did Prompto ever show an interest in university, actually...?
Can't get lost in the weeds now, as Prompto says. "Well, I don't suppose that I out of anyone could argue against how things can be dangerous and you have to be careful," he says, gently stroking the chocobo's long neck. "But... While they can kick away a predator, chocobo find safety more often in running away. As a survival tactic, running away if you are uncertain about things can be paramount. However... Just because you are unsure, does that mean it's dangerous?" The smile still hasn't left him, just like his eyes haven't left Prompto.
"What if, simply because a fruit was unfamiliar, they ended up running away from something pleasant?"
no subject
What does make sense is that smile, and the way it is making his heart race more and more.
"So, um...there's saddles you can grab, tack too. This way."
He unclasps his hand from Ignis' and tries to wiggle it free to point. Should they part, Prompto will immediately miss the contact, balling it into a fist at his side after guiding his companion to the tack.
"Sure you got plenty to do. You wanna meet up later? I won't tell Noct about you. Let it be a surprise."
no subject
Surely if he and Prompto were entangled together in the future, he would have gotten used to the way Ignis flirts and talks, right?
Surely.
"There was a lot on the agenda, that's true." In more ways than one, as he gets a lay of the land, figures out what of the situation he can trust. But if he has people he can trust and rely on here...
Well.
It's all a bit more manageable.
"Thank you for the consideration. I'll be in your hands, Prompto."