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amanimods ([personal profile] amanimods) wrote in [community profile] uhmani2022-02-21 08:32 pm
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TDM #2

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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 died and so did 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 in 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.
The Infirmary
    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 no active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is 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 second Amani TDM!
WHEN
February 21st, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Dirty Talking
★ Wax Play
★ Cunnilingus / Blowjob
★ Hairpulling
★ Spanking / Flogging / Whipping / Caning
IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
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. "Based on feedback from current inhabitants, I was able to gather that the drinks at the bar were awful. Also, based on data so far it seems the desire for alcohol correlates to a person's stress levels! Hopefully, making better drinks might help everyone relax."

At the bar on the first floor, a bartender is now assigned to mix drinks rather than The Peacekeeper themselves. The lacquer countertops have been dusted off so that the screens just beneath the surface can be better seen. Soon as someone sits down, the screen will light up and display a menu of featured drinks.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources, each person is only allowed one. That isn't to say you can't share, swap, or find other means to get a taste of a different drink though! Each one even comes with a complimentary slice of cake if you'd like.

While The Peacekeeper knows people are likely hesitant after incidents caused by the cake, part of this special offer is that an order of one of the drinks will come with a credit equivalent to a one-stamp reward. And, if you're lucky, the effects of the drink will get you even more stamps! Everyone wins! Especially you!


The featured drinks are as follows and come in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties:

    Firecracker » This spicy, sweet, and flaming drink comes in two varieties: red or blue. Each one will cause a person to speak a truth although in different ways.
      • The drink with red flames will cause someone to say something risqué. Was that fantasy only supposed to stay a fantasy? Oops.

      • The drink with blue flames, however, will bring out a sadder admission. Something will compel you to share an insecurity or anxiety that you wouldn't otherwise speak aloud. It might be for the best to get it off your chest! Or... it could make things really awkward. Hopefully, it's the former!
    Sangria » A classic (or so The Peacekeeper's database has informed it), this drink mixes fruit and wine to make a tangy treat. Unfortunately, the only fruit readily available is stamina fruit. Drinking a sangria will temporarily cause a large increase in both energy and libido. For those cocked and ready: if you find someone to help you release this sudden burst of sexual energy, you might want to give them a sip too. Those lessened refractory periods will be no joke until the effects wear off.

    Hot Buttered Rum » Rather than warm you up, this drink will cause you to feel freezing cold. The only thing that will get you warm seems to be someone else's body heat. While one might not be bothered at first, the longer the cold settles in the more desperate you'll become to relieve it. You'd really like to be able to feel your fingers again. Time to cuddle up!

    Mojito » This minty, refreshing drink will make your mouth tingle in all the best ways. In fact, you can't seem to curb the desire to want things to bite or suck on and it's strongest when around other people. All you can seem to desire is to taste their lips, scrape your teeth against their skin, or suck on their- Well, you know where we're going with this. The oral fixation will thankfully fade away after a while whether you indulge it or not.

If you're feeling especially 'peaceful' after a piece of cake or two and worried about privacy, don't be! The bar's lounge has several secluded spots to hide away in. There are also rooms with beds on the first floor. So long as you don't mind the natural elements taking up some space along the sheets, they're free to use however you'd like. Though you might want to make sure to lock the door since it's doubtful you're the only one looking to get away for a little bit.

WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?

If the party and its cake 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 still find an (off-key) instrument to play in the music lounge or check out the (algae-ridden) pool.

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.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Once the celebration has concluded, characters are encouraged to head out of the main hub to either explore the city or take a ride on the railway. It's time to truly begin your new reality! Whatever they choose, The Peacekeeper will explain to them that they are free to take up any housing they so wish. Most dwellings are at least habitable but it's likely that characters will want for more before long.

Especially considering the adjustments made to the weather paradigm recently. The Peacekeeper has been informed that it was far too warm for some of the residents. As a result, the temperature has dropped to appropriately align with winter months and the hours of sunlight have now shortened as a result. While the snow currently isn't more than light dusting now and again, that may be subject to change. (At least those pesky flowers from the Love Bugs appear to be dormant for now as a small blessing.)

In order to apologize for the inconvenient and sudden shift in atmosphere, everyone will get a cute new winter accessory to help acclimate to the chillier conditions. Enjoy the cozy new addition to your wardrobe! Or whatever excuse for a wardrobe you're beginning to assemble.

Additionally, candles will spawn throughout the main hub, houses that are inhabited, and pathways that people have been tracked as walking along often. Isn't that romantic and totally not just a convenient way to encourage one of the kinks of the month! Why would you think that?

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.
FLY AWAY HOME
After The Creators reconfigured the peace parameters and dropped a Giant Bird on everyone in the simulation, The Peacekeeper has tried to come up with its own solution to keep the beast preoccupied. Although still highly aggressive and dangerous, if it has different prey to chase it might not be as much of an issue between spawn periods.

It takes about one week before The Peacekeeper announces its newest creation to Amani: Bunnerflies! These adorable flying creatures are friendly and uplift the moods of anyone they happen to hop or float by. Yet, they are still supposed to be prey for a Giant Bird and it didn't seem fair to leave them completely defenseless. As many of the simulation inhabitants are beginning to find out, appearances can be deeply deceiving.

As a result, their fur may be soft but the edges of their wings are sharp as razor blades. Careful you don't get caught in the path of one fluttering your way.

They also breathe fire! Thankfully, The Peacekeeper has made simulation inhabitants immune to the flames. Sort of. The only type of heat one will feel is that of passion. Whether that means starting a new project or an intense make-out session, it's up to the individual and how they decide to channel it!
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.

Sexy Stamp Card
Issued by: The Peacekeeper
1 2 3 4
6 7 8 9


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

★ The kinks of the month have changed! Be sure to check this post for what the new ones are. Also, give a congratulations to Niles ([personal profile] cyclopticsadist) as the first person to place on the sexy leaderboard! 🎉

★ The effects of the drinks can be as heavy or light as you'd like! It can be chalked up to differences in alcohol tolerance, non-humanity or not, etc. etc. Also, they can mixed-and-matched! Have fun with that.

★ Have fun with the winter accessories! Pick whatever goofy thing you'd like your character to wear.

★ The flora and fauna page has been updated to include Bunnerflies and the flowers from the Love Bug event. While dormant right now, Spring is just around the corner! There won't be as many as there were during the event but enough that people will be able to play around with them as they see fit in the future.

★ Any questions can be asked right here!

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beastlycrest: (For an introvert)

[personal profile] beastlycrest 2022-02-25 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Marianne! There's stew! Her DTF - a small blue bird who she had taken to calling Edith - was flitting backwards and forwards through the hallway once she had spotted it, chirping merrily and loudly for all to hear. It was still early in the evening and Marianne was reeling still from her startling arrival.

While meaty food wasn't her preference, it seemed the best alternative to the very suspicious seeming cake and alcohol that had been provided to them all, so, after a bit of pushing by her DTF she eventually made her way towards the upper floor of the bar. She was truly bone tired from helping the new arrivals that had shown up injured and her stomach was rumbling for food regardless. Edith was perched on her shoulder as she walked up and nodded politely in greeting.

And instantly felt guilty about asking for a bowl. "T-This is very kind of you. Could I help in any way?"
cyclopticsadist: (boob window)

[personal profile] cyclopticsadist 2022-03-01 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Niles' eye scans up and down Marianne's frame. Her pose and soft voice were at harsh odds with her bold and revealing outfit, giving him pause as to how to respond. Lewd and probing, or relaxed and neutral? He hadn't seen her last month, either around the city or on the network, she must be new. Probably reeling from the news of her "demise". That she's immediately offering him help tips the scales, and he skips his usual hazing. He'd get to it later if she seemed worth getting to know.]

I appreciate the offer, but there won't be much to do until the dishes need washing. [He shrugs. He'd gladly give her a job, people like feeling useful, but there's only his own empty bowl so far. The stack of clean ones is nearly fully stocked.] You can help then if you like, but for now take a seat. Enjoy your meal. All this... [He gestures widely at the hallway as a whole, the electric lights, her bird, his own polecat.] it's easier to take in on a full stomach.
beastlycrest: (So maybe I will talk to you)

[personal profile] beastlycrest 2022-03-01 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Professor Byleth could be blamed for the outfit and while Marianne had grown used to it, it still wasn't a point of great comfort for her. She was uncomfortably aware of his gaze and just managed to resist the urge to flinch away from it. She nodded.] I would like to help clean. [She knew that she was able to do that without any great mishaps. She put a hand to her heart and gave a small polite bow.]

Oh. Um. My name is Marianne. Thank you for your kindness.[She doesn't feel that she deserves it but she would gratefully take a small portion of stew and take a seat, pulling Edith down from her shoulder to sit on her knee, curiously looking over at Zero and giving a very small smile before addressing her.] Thank you to you as well. If it hadn't of been for your signs, I would have been wandering around and lost for a while yet.
cyclopticsadist: (no more boob window for you)

[personal profile] cyclopticsadist 2022-03-01 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Niles. [He nods. Then he leans back in his chair and puts his boots on the table. The beads, tassels, finery, and jewels she wore could be a product of nobility, but just as easily indicate simple employment by nobility. Either way if she's expecting him to have good manners just because he's generous he needs to correct her. He crosses his arms and shrugs when she calls him kind for a second time.] I don't trust the food here, and in the process of catching what I needed, I wound up with an excess. Would be foolish to let it go to waste.
beastlycrest: (let the devil in)

[personal profile] beastlycrest 2022-03-01 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Niles might not have good manners, but, Marianne had been used to the gruffness of soldiers and others who didn't care to share about themselves while at the Academy. She settled for eating her food and remaining polite herself.]

If...[She hesitates before offering her assistance before straightening her shoulders - no, she had been told that she should speak her mind.] If you had an excess in future, I might be able to help by freezing it for you. I know some useful magic. It would prevent it turning bad if we aren't to have access to preserving agents like salt. [For all her many self-confirmed flaws, Marianne knew that she was a decent cook most of the time.]

It might save you the difficulty of hunting as often.