TDM 003

[erkumods]

TDM 003: #BEACHBUMS

I. BEACH Welcome arrivals, new and old! The skies on Erku may be perpetually gray, but the weather has taken a sudden turn to summertime heat. Fortunately, soaring temperatures have chased away more of the strange fog that conceals so much of the island, unveiling a charming, sandy cove dotted here and there with rustic love shacks. These shabby little lean-tos are dusty and sparse, but they provide everything one (or two, wink wink) might need for a little relief from the sun. Just don’t wander too far... that fog has memory-loss properties. II. DRINKS The 'bots are very apologetic about the whole fog incident, and they are trying to get on the new arrivals' good sides by giving out fancy drinks. Of course, they still haven't mastered the art of making things properly, so each drink has a little something... extra. Geloso: Has a slightly bitter, yet refreshing herbal taste... and it will make you feel inexplicably envious of virtually anything, to a petty degree! Be it someone else’s shoes or their incredibly muscular physique, you’re jealous enough to tell them about it! Colpito: Fruity and sweet like candy. If you drink this, you will feel hopelessly infatuated with the very next person who catches your eye! Vivace: Delightfully tart, with a flavor somewhere between citrus and raspberry. This summery drink will fill you with bubbly energy. Whether you’re feeling flirty or just mischievous and playful, you’ve never felt more alive! Verace: Creamy, earthy, and a little nutty - the flavor is hard to describe, but delicious. After drinking this, you’ll feel strangely compelled to spill something you’ve been keeping a secret, no matter how incriminating or embarrassing. Conoscere: The robots are especially excited about this flavor! They’ve heard organic beings enjoy chocolate, and hope you like their first attempt (it’s a little bitter, but it is chocolatey). Those who drink this will feel incredibly confident and sensual. Better yet, if you share it with a partner - which the 'bots encourage you to do - you’ll find that every touch is enhanced, and every sensation is shared between the two of you. A lucky few may even be able to sense one another’s thoughts! III. SNACKS Lo! As you ask, the Augur shall provide. Thanks to the efforts of your organic predecessors in restoring the planet’s Eros energy, edible fishes and seaweeds have returned to the ponds and the shores of Erku. If you fancy yourself savvy to basic survival skills, why not fashion up a fishing rod and catch yourself dinner? Just be careful if you happen to hook one of the octopus creatures from the deeper waters - they can be quite forward with their tentacles! Or, if primitive angling isn’t in your repertoire, you can always trade some credits for a tasty catch from one of the food stalls along the coast. Most stalls are manned by 'bots, but there’s nothing stopping an enterprising arrival from setting up shop. No credits? No problem! The robots have also provided a bit of entertainment, and any volunteers to man the kissing booth, get dunked in the wet t-shirt dunk tank, or grill up some fish - among other opportunities - will find credits automatically loaded onto the payment app of their bracelet devices. The 'bots are recruiting especially hard for participants to work in the gloryhole tent! IV. SPARKLES As dusk descends, the white sands of the beach suddenly come alive with glittering lights. It’s as if the darkened waters have carried a thousand shining stars from the depths of the sea to the shores of the cove. In actuality, each little twinkle is a bioluminescent plankton or jellyfish! Feel free to wade among them and admire their shine; even the sting of the jellies won’t hurt you... though they do pack a different punch. The tentacles of the jellyfish elicit a powerful aphrodisiac response, which gets the heart racing and the blood pumping for an intimate touch. The effects come on within a matter of minutes, and last for a few hours. Only time will relieve the symptoms, but a partner will help to make it more bearable. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● N A V I G A T I O N

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Val~! <3

[whiteplume]

[Judging by the glare he gives her, Jingyi isn't impressed.]

So says the woman wearing nothing more than mere strips of cloth.

[He grumbles before swatting her hands off him with his ornate blue and white fan. It's hot here, okay? Even with the faint breeze and light overcast, it's scorching out. It must be the humidity or something. Jingyi doesn't remember ever sweating this badly.]

Besides rampant nudity, how does one prepare for the beach?

[Jingyi isn't interested in sunbathing. He'll just end up burning.]

[videnije]

Ah, but at least I make these strips of cloth look good.

[ she shrugs one shoulder, still smirking even as he bats her hands away. honestly, half the reason she approached him, besides looking out of place, is because he doesn't look exactly human, what with the pointy ears and the wings.

when he asks that, she gives a little hum, tapping her chin. ]

Well, one would start with not wearing their bathrobe to it. [ hah. ] If I was not interested in nudity, I would go for clothes that are made of cloth or canvas, and breathe well. Bright colors are not a bad idea either, though here you may find your options... limited.

[ she nods to what is unmistakably a rack of hawaiian print shirts. ]

[whiteplume]

This not a bathrobe.

[He nearly growls. While Jingyi is quite accustomed to dealing with mortals, this woman is quickly getting on his nerves. He gives the purple-haired vixen a stern glare as she keeps jabbering on. Only half paying attention at this point, Jingyi ignores her momentarily in favor of stretching his wings.

Yes, he has wings. Two rather large peacock-like wings with rosy fuchsia feathers that fade into a soft lotus pink. Jingyi doesn't typically expose his wings out in public like this but after concealing them for so long, he just wanted the chance to stretch them in peace.

Too bad this woman is hellbent in disturbing him.]

I would rather not wear such poor cloth in public.

[He says with an air of disgust once he catches a glimpse of those Hawaiian shirts.]

Then again, I have sense enough to know dignity.

[He would rather die donning silk than wearing whatever the fresh hell is over there.]

[videnije]

[ oh, absolutely hellbent on telling him how much she hates that robe. it's strange, because normally she gives a snide comment and leaves it, but this is almost... fun, his annoyance. and she really hates that robe, too, for some reason. ]

Well, if you don't want something that looks like that, then you will have to play their little games.

[ she gestures to the augur bracelet around his wrist. ]

There is no better items unless we 'restore' this place through sex and other means. You might want to consider how much you want dignity.

[ as if she's anyone to talk - her dignity is one of those things she holds dear. but she doesn't consider engaging in sex or scandalous clothes to be undignified. ]

[whiteplume]

[ The more she talks, the more he despies her. It's easy enough to grind Jingyi's nerves but this woman has the uncanny ability to make him wroth with muted rage. Maybe it's because he takes pride in his attire or maybe she simply dislikes her. Whatever the case, Jingyi is trying his best to look as unbothered as possible. He grips the fan tightly within his hand once she mentions sex, his gaze still as cold and uninviting as steel.

Jingyi knows what the Augur wants but he doesn't want to give in to their whims. No, he's too damn proud to just give in. His pride is what separates him from these wanton mortals and he intends to keep his pride intact along with his honor.

Therefore, he will not succumb or so he thinks.]

I refuse. [He states bluntly.] I'll let the fools play in my stead.

[With the quick flick of his wing, he rudely brushes the woman aside like some pompous peacock.]

[videnije]

[ she doesn't need to see his whole face to see that she's struck a nerve with him. and now she thinks she knows why he's not happy in being in this place - and for that, she doesn't blame him, but the drink makes that concern secondary to that horrid robe.

when he brushes her aside and turns to leave, valentina scoffs - and does something on instinct. she lifts her foot and brings it down on the long trail of jingyi's robe, keeping it in place as he tries to walk away. ]

[whiteplume]

[First things first, Jingyi's robe isn't horrid. Granted, wearing silk robes out here on the beach isn't ideal since it's not a very absorbent fabric but Jingyi is particular. He doesn't like the lack of options here and likes even less the thought of wearing something so skimpy as a pair of shorts. While he thought to forgo undergarments today, he's still sweating to death in this robe.

All hoity-toity fashion ideals aside, Jingyi isn't prepared for what happens. Just when he was about to take off flying, that offensive witch steps on the back of his flowing robes all but effecting snatching the fabric right off him he attempted to fly. Normally he keeps the belt of his robes quite snug and tight but he didn't. The belt snaps and the silky fabric tumbles off him like a curtain.

Much to Jingyi's embarrassment and probably to the delight of this fiendish woman, he's completely bare.]

What do you think you're doing!?

[He admonishes as he folds his wings around himself to hide the goods. While he managed to hide the nuts and berries, he can't hide that butt.]

Do you know who I am? I will smite you!

[Empty threats, of course.]

[videnije]

[ she rather assumed he was wearing something under there - so when it all slides off in a smooth pile at her feet, and she sees that ass, her eyebrows jump up.

the indignant yell only makes her smirk, leaning down to pick up the robe even while looking him over. ]

I told you - the robe would look much better on the ground. You were already dying of heat, no?

[ she bundles up the robe into her hand, a triumphant expression on her face. ]

And now I can see that you have a very nice ass.

[whiteplume]

Mind yourself! [He growls as he lunges at her.] I will not stand for such indecency!

[Jingyi is usually a bit more nimble on his feet but his movements are awkward and stilted because of his cumbersome wings. If he wasn't trying to conceal his shame behind them, then maybe he would've been able to catch her. However, he's a little too slow.]

Enough of this! People are staring--

[Not really. Most folks are too busy hanging out at the bar getting drunk but Jingyi is still worried about all the wayward glances.]

[videnije]

[ she laughs a little bit, backing up when he lunges at her, dancing to the side holding his robe in her hand. ]

People are only staring because of the fuss you are making, ptichka.

[ she knows he's going to keep chasing after her, so she runs backwards a bit, splashing her way into the shallows of the water. she holds out his silk robe over it. ]

Perhaps I should make sure it goes away permanently!

[whiteplume]

[Why, oh why, is he being harassed by this dreadful witch? Have the gods forsaken him? It would seem so considering he's butt-naked in the middle of some beach out in the middle of nowhere.

He lunges at her again but misses once the woman races towards the water.]

Don't! That's my only one!

[Is he going to end up naked for his entire stay here? Hopefully not, but this witch seems determined to make his stay here a living nightmare. With no hesitation, Jingyi follows her into the water. It's cold. Cold enough for him shiver some but thankfully the oppressive heat almost makes it bearable.]

Enough with this! You've had your fun.

[Ptichka? The hell does that mean!? Jingyi is quickly getting fed up with her.]

shrinkage

[videnije]

[ she might irrationally hate this silk robe - but thankfully reason appeals a little bit with the fact it's his only one and he's probably not going to camp out in the glory hole tent like she did to earn some cash.

so, she does bring it in back close to her body so she's not about to send it out to sea. considering the heat and him being in the water, though, she doesn't hand it back. ]

Do you feel better now that you're not melting on the sand, little bird?

he's gonna sob lol

[whiteplume]

[Jingyi clicks his tongue in distaste once he hears the endearment. Even though he's quite livid right now, Jingyi does feel a bit cooler now. The water is a bit chilly but he welcomes it.]

Is that the method behind your madness?

[He asks once he manages to make his way closer to her. As long as she doesn't cast his robe into the sea. he's fine. However, he wants it back sooner than later. We all know what happens when someone roams around in cold water and Jingyi refuses to be embarrassed any further.]

Somehow I doubt your goals are altruistic.

[videnije]

[ listen, he peacocked his wings out in front of her, he gets the nickname of little bird. little, because that's how she's feeling about him right now. ]

I mean, I do not like this robe of yours.

[ she half wants to uncrumple it and let it get a little wet to show she's serious... ]

We can't have the bird dying of heat stroke, no?

[whiteplume]

Unless you possess a strong hatred for silk, I have no idea why you do.

[He grumbles as he tries to snatch it out of her hands for the umpteenth time. Maybe the water will slow her down a bit. Not likely but Jingyi means to try.]

I'm not a bird! [He says with an indignant hunt.] Do birds talk where you form?

If they do, I advise you to seek help!

[He flaps his colorful fuchsia wings angrily in a fit of rage thoroughly splashing her for her transgressions. It seems that this peacock doesn't like being compared to a bird. Oh, the irony. ]

[videnije]

The silk is not the problem. The colors and pattern though.

[ he tries to snatch the cloth out of her hands, and she lets him - more interested in those wings now that they are up close. before she can retort, though, he is splashing her with water, making her splutter slightly before she laughs. ]

Oh, so the bird wants to take a bath, hm?

[ hope you're ready for her scooping water up with her hands and flinging it at you, jingyi. ]

[whiteplume]

There's nothing wrong with the pattern!

[Does she lack both sensibilities and taste? It certainly seems that way.]

Now if you would so kindly return it to me--

[Before Jingyi could finish, she splashes water right in his face. He sputters out a cough as he angrily wipes his face. His hair is a complete mess now. The dark blond strands almost look brunette now they've been drenched. To say the least, he's not too thrilled about that.]

I'm going to kill you!

[He yells before splashing her in return with a hefty amount of water. It seems that a certain someone forgot that they're as naked as a jaybird.]

[videnije]

[ she may be oddly aggroed by the robe that is back in his hands, but she still seems highly amused. even when he shouts that he's going to kill her and tosses a massive amount of water her way, she tries to duck out of the way, laughing loudly.

she still gets quite soaked, the bright purple of her hair darkened by salt water - but it seems whatever setting she uses for her makeup is holding up well.

and she can see everything now that's dangling between his legs, her eyes widening. ]

Oh, you were hiding quite a bit under there, weren't you?

[ she speaks in russian to tease him, but his bracelet should translate that for him. ]

[whiteplume]

[The bracelet does indeed translate her strange words but once they do, Jingyi is mortified. While he honestly doesn't have much to worry about since he's quite the sight>/i> to behold, Jingyi didn't mean to put everything on display.

He's a big boy, definitely. Even after a few minutes of playing in the frigid water, he's still quite big. He has nicely sized cock and why he shouldn't be embarrassed, Jingyi is quick to hide behind his wings again.]

This is your fault!

[He grumbles in his native tongue once he starts shuffling towards the beach. Even though his silk robe is soggy and damp, Jingyi puts it back on anyways. The fabric feels blessedly cool against his skin, enough to make him feel renewed despite the oppressing heat. However, since the fabric is light in hue it leaves very little to the imagination while drenched. The silky robe contours well to his masculine form.]

[videnije]

[ she laughs again as he retreats, trying to cover himself. she stays in the water for a moment, brushing her hair back out of her face before she splashes her way back up to the beach. ]

I'll take responsibility for it.

[ she's still smirking, and this time she reaches out to pinch his hip. ]

I think I like it better wet.

[whiteplume]

Of course, you do.

[He boinks her upside her head with his wing for that rude little pinch. It's a light tap if anything. His wings are a bit too fluffy to cause any actual harm. It's like getting hit by a feather duster.]

Pervert.

[He grumbles before flopping under the comfortable shade of a nearby tree. He doesn't feel as hot as earlier.]

Does my harasser have a name or is she just some nameless donkey?

[videnije]

[ she tries to smack his wing away, but he pulls it back before she can make contact. impressively, she still follows him over to the tree, leaning against it since she's not interested in getting sand into her swimsuit. ]

Valentina Romanyszyn. And if you insist on calling me a donkey, you may find yourself getting kicked liked one.

[ she gestures a hand. ]

And who are you?

[whiteplume]

[Judging from that flash of discomfort on his face, Jingyi now understands the true treachery that is sand.]

I'm not interested in being kicked, so 'Valentina' it is.

[That's a strange name but almost fitting. It's just a shame that Jingyi can't pronounce her last name. It's bit too long and convoluted for him. The last thing he wants to do is butcher it.]

Jingyi Song, my courtesy name is Guiying.

[videnije]

[ poor jingyi. there's a curl on her lips that speaks to her still finding some amusement to this. }

Guiyang. It's a pleasure to meet you, but not your horrid robe.

[ interestingly, he may notice that despite her heavy accent, she puts the emphasis like his name is a japanese one, not chinese - as if that's what she's familiar with. ]

[whiteplume]

Guiying.

[He corrects with a slight frown upon his lips. While he's not from Valentine's world, his accent is suspiciously East Asian despite the blond hair and blue eyes. There's a foreign twang in his pronunciation but the name itself definitely has Chinese origins. He pronounces "Gui" as "Kway" and the "Ying" as "Eeng".]

You're still mad about these robes?

[He questions with an arched brow.]

How strange. Perhaps it's fine time that I find something different.

[Especially now that he has sand all over it. Uggghh...]