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The End is Never The End { Permaplay Post }
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, a safe haven until your world is restored," continues The Peacekeeper. "Everything will be fine." It will then explain the happenings of the last few years that led them to this point. Don't worry if you don't get everything or tune out. It is quite a lot!
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 or Janis 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
Amani's Permaplay Post for Endgame
WHEN
December 31st, 2024 (and into infinity)
THINGS TO NOTE
★ Kinks of the month are now free-for-all / choose your own!
★ This post and Amani's setting is OPEN TO ALL though to play more privately, you can join the communities. Think of it as a structured musebox!
★ This post and Amani's setting is OPEN TO ALL though to play more privately, you can join the communities. Think of it as a structured musebox!
WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?
If the main hub and its features don't appeal to you, that's completely 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 anything. They'll give you service with a (digital) smile though. Despite the temporary status of your stay, 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 anything. They'll give you service with a (digital) smile though. Despite the temporary status of your stay, 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.
AN END & A BEGINNING
If you'd like to speak to who is really in charge instead of The Peacekeeper, it will point you upward to the highest floor of the main hub. The Life Tree there - now tethered to Makmur's main hub rooftop rather than the forest - serves as a connection point between Amani the simulation and Amani the newly born reality.
This in-between is where characters 'true' souls are being held and protected by the recently formed deity of balance, Janis, and can be connected to the other versions of themselves anywhere in the multiverse. Although your origin world might not be restored just yet, it could be fun to see what other possibilities are out there!
The 'true' souls that are sheltered in Amani will be given the power granted to them by Janis to peer into other versions of themselves as well as the capability to even temporarily hijack their bodies as they wish. They will be the seeds of chaos planted in soil of order by doing this and therefore do their part to ensure balance throughout the multiverse. This balance is what will help bring your origin world back as well!
This way, everyone can eventually return home to see things through and even watch over other realities as they wish to see how they're going... and always have Amani to return back to if they need a reprieve! They can also freely go between Amani the reality where things are more stable and orderly or enjoy the chaotic creativity the freedom of the Amani simulation.
As a physical world, Amani will rest in a freshly forming galaxy alongside the planets of Hiromitsu and Sikalina. Characters are free to visit these via teleportation from the main hub, a ferry ride through an enchanted Tori gate off Amani's coast, or just good old-fashioned space travel if they'd like. Sikalina even has now-functioning and fully customizable mechs to jet around in. In the future, other 'restored' worlds will come to join the collection as Janis works with former inhabitants and displaced newcomers to help undo the unnecessary damage their initial split caused.
While Janis' story with Amani has concluded and their powers stabilized now, there are still worlds in flux that may end prematurely and land someone in Amani for the interim. So, there are still stories to be told and adventures to be had so long as people wish to tell them. Not to mention the people choosing to stay rather than return home!
Either way: Amani will always be available and open to anyone who wishes to enjoy it.
This in-between is where characters 'true' souls are being held and protected by the recently formed deity of balance, Janis, and can be connected to the other versions of themselves anywhere in the multiverse. Although your origin world might not be restored just yet, it could be fun to see what other possibilities are out there!
The 'true' souls that are sheltered in Amani will be given the power granted to them by Janis to peer into other versions of themselves as well as the capability to even temporarily hijack their bodies as they wish. They will be the seeds of chaos planted in soil of order by doing this and therefore do their part to ensure balance throughout the multiverse. This balance is what will help bring your origin world back as well!
This way, everyone can eventually return home to see things through and even watch over other realities as they wish to see how they're going... and always have Amani to return back to if they need a reprieve! They can also freely go between Amani the reality where things are more stable and orderly or enjoy the chaotic creativity the freedom of the Amani simulation.
As a physical world, Amani will rest in a freshly forming galaxy alongside the planets of Hiromitsu and Sikalina. Characters are free to visit these via teleportation from the main hub, a ferry ride through an enchanted Tori gate off Amani's coast, or just good old-fashioned space travel if they'd like. Sikalina even has now-functioning and fully customizable mechs to jet around in. In the future, other 'restored' worlds will come to join the collection as Janis works with former inhabitants and displaced newcomers to help undo the unnecessary damage their initial split caused.
While Janis' story with Amani has concluded and their powers stabilized now, there are still worlds in flux that may end prematurely and land someone in Amani for the interim. So, there are still stories to be told and adventures to be had so long as people wish to tell them. Not to mention the people choosing to stay rather than return home!
Either way: Amani will always be available and open to anyone who wishes to enjoy it.
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! In light of the theme of new beginnings, the things featured will tie into that.
While established inhabitants already know about all these things, it can't hurt to be reminded of what this simulated (or real!) afterlife has to offer!
This database will update with seasonal highlights or places and items that might follow a theme! In light of the theme of new beginnings, the things featured will tie into that.
While established inhabitants already know about all these things, it can't hurt to be reminded of what this simulated (or real!) afterlife has to offer!
- ★ Miniature Cave Golems » Don't be too alarmed if that mossy bundle of rocks starts to move about. Held together and animated by a magic from Janis, these tiny golems 'awaken' when anyone gets close. While golems are usually used for manual labor too large for the average person, these miniature ones are slowly piecing together Amani little by little. They seem to work better if around ambient intimacy so give them a pet or tell them they're doing a good job to see them get a boost.
★ Birthday Cake » Did you know that The Peacekeeper's birthday is soon? Even if you didn't, it's likely that most know what a birthday celebration calls for: Cake! A classic that can be found in the hub at the bar right when character's arrive. They come in four different flavors; Spice, Lemon, Chocolate, and Vanilla! Each having their own fun effect.
★ Mermaids » Near the coral reef in the ocean's shallows, there often swims a mermaid or two. While they were discovered to be linked mentally, they are a collective versus a hiveminded species though their leader Legion does have the ability to watch through their eyes.
A kiss from a mermaid grants one a temporary aquatic adjustment of their own and ability to breathe beneath water temporarily. Though they have the instinct to drown anyone that endangers the reef and the underwater home, prove you mean no harm and they'll leave you be. Unless you venture into the waters at night. During the darkest hours, a separate species of mermaid swims dangerously around the reef. Although it looks like a beautiful maiden from above the waves, below her tail opens up to have a giant maw that catches fish to eat. You would be quite the treat!
★ Stamina Fruit » Every once in a while, fruit off a regular tree will mutate. It's vibrant coloring and strange, curled shape might indicate that it isn't fit for consumption. This couldn't be further from the truth! What you see here is a stamina fruit and will give whoever eats it untold energy. Best find a way to put it to good use.
KINK KONNECTION
Kink Konnection
The Peacekeeper | 4
Hello! I am The Peacekeeper. I help Amani, the simulation, keep running.
I'm happy that you're here and let me know if you need anything!
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NOTES
★ 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.
★ If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns then you can ask them here.
★ Additionally, players can request NPC threads here whether for closure/good-byes or just for fun! (Read: Sol is totally free and single and you finally have your chance, go go go-)
★ You can post your kink connection profiles in this thread for some easy texting icebreaker fun.
★ If you choose to join the communities, you can post your OOC intro here and see who else is available to play with in Amani's setting!
★ As ever and always, thank you to all that made Amani the amazing experience it was as both a moderator and player for the last three years. While sad that it's over, I'm still happy that it happened and the people I got to meet and know along the way. It's meant so much to me, perhaps more than anyone realizes, but as said: All things must end. If you'd like to share some love here for me, the game, or other players then please do!
NAVIGATION
QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK, & SUGGESTIONS
NPC CONTACT REQUEST
Peacekeeper
"Hello, Peacekeeper," the Doll says in her usual near-monotone as the elevator doors slide open. She steps forward to see if the Peacekeeper's room has been transformed as Amani itself has been. "I was not able to visit you for a time. How relieving that I can now. Are you well?"
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"Hello, Doll," it greets, in its detached body instead of hooked up to the mainframe. "I am feeling much better, yes," it speaks, digital mouth forming a smile on its displayed face. "I am glad The Overs- Ah, forgive me, it's still an adjustment. I am glad Janis decided to continue to allow me to run the simulation for the foreseeable future. They said they wish to see how I grow."
As an artificial intelligence, still young, there was much to learn from inhabitants past, present, and future. It is glad for the opportunity to do so.
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"It is kind of them to allow you that," the Doll says. She won't claim to really understand the Creators as they were or as they are now, and they're really not her concern. The Peacekeeper is. "I had feared you were too damaged, and might need to be remade. If you had forgotten everything, I would have been quite sad. But now you are well and I need not be sad."
Her presentation of this scenario is matter-of-fact. As artificial entities, they each serve their purposes. She does not think either of them are capable of forgetting, but if the Peacekeeper had been reset like pieces on a game board, naturally the Doll would have cared for the new version of them. Just as she knows the Peacekeeper would care for her if a similar fate befell her.
"To celebrate your recovery, I thought to picnic with you." The Doll holds up her basket. "Would you like that?"
In addition to picnic fare, the basket also contains several outfits designed for the Peacekeeper. Doubtless they know this "surprise," and just as doubtless they could have made such outfits for themself. But of course that's hardly the point.
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"I was willing to be reconstituted if necessary for inhabitant's safety, but am also glad that wasn't the case. I did not want to forget anything." Least of all the Doll, even if it doesn't say so directly. It isn't supposed to have favorite inhabitants, but maybe it does. It still thinks to Seteth who played chess with it on occasion, Nyx who taught it what grief could mean, and now The Doll who has taught him more than anyone else and continues to do so. Such as: the simple enjoyment of a quiet picnic and being thought of.
"I would like that, you are correct!" The display on its face turns briefly into an exclamation point before back to its standard smiling face. "Though I think I would probably like doing anything, if it was with you."
I might cut this one short on my end but thanks for bringing it back!
The Doll giggles at the Peacekeeper's loving words, flattered. By now she thinks she better grasps the nature and depth of her friend's affections, but that insight merely makes her happy for the Peacekeeper. The Doll has often felt grateful that she may experience love without the desperation, jealousy, and possessiveness that plague real people, and now she has shared that gift with the Peacekeeper. It is fun to feed that feeling, and harmless if one assumes--as the Doll does--that those pricklier feelings will never arrive.
"That is well," the Doll remarks, "as I have some outfits for you to try on, and one of them is a little silly."
But first the Doll kneels right where they are and sets down her picnic basket before pulling out some bowls of assorted food. There's really no consistency to the food items she brought, except that she thought they would all have some interesting taste or texture she would want to share with the Peacekeeper. (Of course most of them are oddly suggestive, but that's simply Amani's way.)
The Doll holds out her hand for the Peacekeeper to take. "For now I thought that perhaps you might feed me, and I might share the taste with you," she offers, looking forward to one more day of spoiling her friend. They do deserve it, but more importantly, playing together is fun.
KINK KONNECTION PROFILES THREAD
Rose Lalonde | Homestuck
Hi. I'm Rose. I'm an author, seer, magician, and god, in descending order of importance. I'm not a licensed psychotherapist but I do have the couch.
rosie ❥ original ❥ ota
Owner of Rosie's Records, current Amani resident, and also moonlights as a 'goddess' in Hiromitsu. A woman of many talents and lots of love left to give.
The Doll | Bloodborne
The Doll exists to love, to serve, and to soothe. She walks in the dreams of those who call out for companionship. Her intoxicating floral scent allows her to be anyone and anything for those who wish to let their imaginations wander. She fears neither pain nor death, and she will never, ever harm you.
Play with her. It's all she wants.
Elidibus | Final Fantasy XIV
Emissary of the Convocation of Fourteen, even in this place he has not forsaken his duty. That duty has only shifted, now including the simulation itself and those therein that he wishes to see flourish.
A man of many talents, he still thirsts to learn more each day. However, his primary drive is, and will always be, love.
dimitri alexandre blaiddyd | fe:3h (azure moon) | ota
Once a king, but now just a man living an average life.
Here to help any who might have trouble acclimating with anything they could need. You can find me by a house on the lake in the grasslands. All are welcome to our home.
Rose Lalonde | Homestuck (OTA)
WANDERER OF WORLDS
Somewhere, somewhen, on a world you might call home, a woman walks--or perhaps floats--into your life at the most (in)convenient moment. Think of her as a divine tourist, brilliant advisor, occult investigator, wizard fangirl, subtly chaotic meddler... the point is she's here now in your neck of the woods. And she's here to help, for as long as it interests her.
Rose is on indefinite sabbatical from her canonical duties in what one might consider her "home" reality. This means she's free to travel, investigate, and meddle in other worlds, and she relishes that freedom. Maybe you want an escape from your destiny, or help fulfilling it, or you just want someone a little witty and different to talk to. Maybe you're tired of thinking and you just want someone to tell you what to do for a little while. Doesn't that sound nice?
Set the stage and she shall arrive.
(Note: Feel free to put her in some distress. She'll be fine, probably.)
A CONSUMMATE PROPRIETRESS
Rose is the owner(?) of Amani's premier adult toy store, Intense Vibes. Her behavior is perhaps not strictly professional, but her customer service is top-notch. She's glad to make suggestions, and might even offer to help you try some of the merchandise on/out if you're pretty enough.
YOU DON'T BELONG HERE
You're in an unfamiliar world, or you've even found yourself in the vast and confusing mess of a reality that is Homestuck. Don't worry: the Seer of Light is here, and she's familiar with such things. She'll even
meddlehelp you out if you ask nicely and put up with some probing questions. Though Amani being Amani, the solution to your problems might require some additional probing. Don't say you weren't warned.WILDCARD
Feel free to make a suggestion, or even DM.
rosie ❥ original ❥ ota
❥ hiromitsu.
❥ the life tree & other me(s).
(the au / worldhopping psl option)
❥ plot/psl with me!
The Doll | Bloodborne (OTA)
The Doll has taken it upon herself to welcome new arrivals and visitors to Amani. She's glad to explain this space--which she calls the Amani Dream, to serve as a guide, and to keep one company. And for those who wish to get started on getting their living space up to snuff, the Doll is glad to assist with acts of intimacy.
She can often be encountered in the Hub, as her
creepysweet little DTF notifies her of new arrivals. Said DTF also leaves notes for those who are lost to help them find her in other locations.OTHER SERVICES
The Doll also serves as the caretaker of the Shrine of Hypnos, an open-air structure that visitors may find in a poppy field not far from the shore. Visitors may make an offering to Hypnos--and virtually anything offered in good faith counts, including stories, cool rocks, and acts of intimacy--in exchange for a month of pleasant dreams. And the Doll is there to advise, help, and keep the place looking tidy.
The Doll also has a little boutique where she makes clothes for those in need. Any character in need of new clothing may find a door in a nearby surface--once stepped through, they find themselves in the Doll's shop. She charges nothing, but if her customers insist on paying her, she will make suggestions. (A little praise goes a long way for her.)
WALKER IN DREAMS
If your dreams call out, the Doll shall arrive. She's glad to play any role you may desire in your dreams... especially those dreams that you fear to act on when awake. She fears neither pain nor death, and she's had fun being hunted several times now.
LOST FAIRY
Sometimes the Doll may be found lost in other worlds. Though she's taller than most humans, she's a gentle thing, and may need rescue. Sometimes she appears as a delicious-looking little fairy doll. Will you take her somewhere there are other people? Will you keep her for yourself? Will you gobble her up?
Just don't leave her alone.
WILDCARD
As you might have gathered from the above, the Doll is open to a lot of scenarios. Hit me up with an idea.
Lauriel | Welcome to Amani | (OC from Trails in the Sky)
Until the doll appears in her field of view, and sees a look she has surely seen many times before. The look of weary exhaustion behind eyes as sharp as broken glass. A hunter’s eyes, burdened with horror, that try and track her every movement, though her gaze shakes slightly. She keeps a polite smile on her face, even as her hand slips into her coat to grip a weapon, though she does not draw it even should the doll approach her, simply greeting her with as much cheer as she can muster.
“Good evening, at least I think it’s evening, The name’s Lauriel. What’s yours?”
Welcome!
Accordingly, the Doll doesn't approach too closely at first. She stands before the bench, nearly seven feet tall and dressed for winter, so her new acquaintance might see her clearly. She bows her head deferentially as she responds in a gentle, accented near-monotone:
"Good evening, Miss Lauriel. I am a doll, made to soothe the weary and accompany the lonely. You may call me whatever pleases you, though most simply call me 'Doll.' "
The Doll presents her articulated hands, showing how literal the moniker is... if her ball-jointed knees and unmoving mouth hadn't already made it clear. This also shows she's unarmed, of course. She continues, "Welcome to Amani. Do you desire company?"
Even from a few feet away, a perceptive person might notice the Doll's floral scent. Were she to come close, the floral haze might be quite relaxing.
Enginner meets Doll, she wants to examine her but is too polite to just grab!
“Thank you for the welcome uhm… Miss Doll” the words roll strange on her tongue, but she’ll get used to them. “And I’m fi-“ she’s trying to say she’s fine, but a single glance up at The Doll seems to strangle the words in her mouth. She looks around, remembering just how absolutely alone she is, her world dead and no one else here to speak with. “It’s… it’s just a lot to take in right now. Please, have a seat.” She pats the seat next to her and waits for The Doll to sit.
When she does, she finds herself relaxing even more than she thought. Perhaps she is more susceptible to Lumenflower than most, since the tension begins to bleed out of her shoulders and she speaks before she can think. “Are you really a doll? I’ve made some amazing things in my time, but I’ve never thought someone could make…” she trails off, her eyes slowly roaming over The Dolls body with interest, lingering on the joints.
Please, grab.
She giggles at "Miss Doll," less because of Lauriel's hesitation and more because it always strikes her as funny and a little flattering when someone applies an honorific to her. As with any game of pretend, the Doll is happy to play along, but she does nod understandingly at how overwhelmed Lauriel must be. "I was quite uncertain when first I arrived," the Doll assures her new friend. "It is one reason I try to welcome every newcomer."
She seats herself next to Lauriel without hesitation, folding her articulated hands demurely on her lap. Artificial she may be, but her warmth can be felt as she brushes against Lauriel. "I am really a doll. Do you think that amazing?" she asks, cocking her head. "My maker would be as pleased to hear it as I."
Her mouth doesn't move... or does it? Perhaps Lauriel might imagine a self-satisfied smile on that still mouth, a bit of blush on the Doll's pale face. But these are brief fancies, for the Doll must take the opportunity to show off her craftsmanship. Her mouth is still, though painted with exquisite care. Her long-lashed eyes click faintly as she blinks, and she holds one hand up to gesture at the seams joining her head, neck, and shoulders.
"Please examine me as you wish, Miss Lauriel."
Permission Granted! She's rambling just a little as well.
Emboldened, she lets go of The Doll’s hand and shifts her exploration higher, feeling along her shoulder and testing the joints there with a little more force. She’s delighted to find how tight the construction is, though a part of her mind itches with the desire to find out what it would be like to pull her apart. She applies a little more force, as she shifts her fingers over her shoulder towards The Dolls neck, as should she wished to peel away the plate there before she jerks her fingers away with an apologetic noise, glancing upwards.
“Sorry, my thoughts are wandering a little… may I?” She gestures upwards, a request to continue exploring as her cheeks flush with red. The last thing she wants is to hurt her new friend, but the next to last thing she wants is to stop. If she receives permission, she’ll shift a little closer, taking a deep breath and letting her heartbeat calm as she reaches out to run her fingers over The Doll’s faceplate. She rubs her thumbs along her cheek, brushing over her ears as she trails gentle fingers along her chin, swipes her fingers along those painted lips and imagines for a moment that there’s plump lips beneath her touch… warm and receptive.
“Thank you” She whispers, during her examinations. “I knew another who had dolls like you, real enough to be mistaken, but they were not so… beautiful as you. They couldn’t move on their own. Whoever your maker is, they must have poured their love into you, It’s clear from the effort and quality in your every piece…”
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The Doll remains pliant as Lauriel tests her shoulder and pries briefly at the seam just below her chin. In answer to Lauriel's question, the Doll doesn't bother explaining that no apology is needed--she obediently moves her face closer to be more carefully examined. She makes small appreciative murmurs as Lauriel traces the contours of her cheek and ears. The Doll breathes, curiously enough, and Lauriel can no doubt feel the warm air as she rests a thumb on the Doll's [tender, sensitive] lips.
It doesn't escape the Doll's notice that this examination feels rather intimate. How nice. She closes her eyes to bask in the attention, and sighs contentedly as she's called beautiful. She never tires of hearing such things--after all, she was made to be beautiful.
"You're very kind," the Doll says, her whisper matching Lauriel's. "I was not what my maker hoped, I think, but he was kind enough to share me with those who could appreciate his work. Do you like dolls, Miss Lauriel?"
Lauriel's temporal difficulties
“Dolls were some of my first art projects, when I was young…” she admits softly, not willing to brush the doll off with a nothing answer when she’s let her put her fingers all over her. Reciprocity is important to her, give back what you have been given. “I would make them with spare metal and wood, spend hours shaping and aligning them. I learned a lot of skills doing that, until I grew up and had other responsibilities.” Her eyes darken, and she glances away briefly as she struggles with some internal memory. “Other things to make, that had to be more than beautiful.”
She shakes her head, and turns back to The Doll, listening carefully as though she was still talking. “I’m sorry your maker was… displeased, but it’s good that you found others to appreciate you. That’s the important part in my opinion, the work going on to make someone others day better.” Her eyes grow a little more hazy, and she leans in a little more, practically cuddling as she seems to struggle with something before she blinks and blushes again, letting out a small laugh. “Thank you, kind isn’t something I get to be quite often… it’s a pleasant change of pace.”
She’s responding to different parts of The Dolls speech, as though she had spoken them in reverse, she seems to shake herself out of it shortly, her eyes refocusing on The Doll, lingering on her hands again. “You said you try to welcome newcomers yes? What … what else do you do? What do you like to do I mean?”
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"How lovely," the Doll says, "to meet someone who truly appreciates dolls. Some nights I miss the sounds of the workshop where I was made. The weapons made there were like my brothers, hard and sharp yet made to serve just as I was. Weapons can comfort too, I think, in their own way."
As Lauriel leans in, the Doll sighs faintly. This is what she's for, after all... among other things. She rests one warm hand on Lauriel's, as comfortable with cuddling as she is with being examined.
"I like to serve," the Doll says, though she knows the question is about more than that. People here in Amani often prefer to think of her as a person, focusing more on what she likes or wants than what she was made for, and the Doll has learned how to accommodate that queer preference. "I like to make clothing in my little shop, where I can play dress-up with customers. I watch over the Shrine of Hypnos, and help visitors make offerings for pleasant dreams. I spend time with friends. I visit the graveyard. I enjoy stories. Of late nobody has had new stories for me, so I watch films."
The Doll notices Lauriel focusing again on her hands, so she holds them up for Lauriel to do with as she wishes.
"I do so like to serve, Miss Lauriel," she reiterates.
Blushing virgin tries to say Yes but doen't know what she's doing!
Crippling headaches may slow me down but they can't keep me from dollsmut forever!
The Dollsmut is patient!
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The Doll would be pleased that your narration has dropped the capitalization. Just a doll.
If the doll is pleased we will keep it going! As I am very pleased by the doll.
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Sorry this was slow! Brain needed to recharge.
It's always worth waiting for the sort of appreciation the doll deserves.
Lauriel has been given a task and she's so good at tasks.
The best at tasks!
Fake threats! or are they...?
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The doll is far too sweet to ever be manipulative, right?
Even if she is, sometimes it's just what her owner needs, and the doll loves to meet her needs
"Owner," eh?
A foot massage would have made her melt, but this is also getting her wet ;)
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Fin?
dimitri alexandre blaiddyd ♔ fe:3h (azure moon) ♔ ota
♔ a multitude of homes. (the canon au option)
♔ stranger in a strange land.
♔ wildcard / plot with me.