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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[forrage]

[ Much like a wild, savage animal, Sasha's too sensitive ears hone in on the tall man speaking of a drink being 'too sweet'. She's been an opportunist for most of her life, simply a learned habit when you've always had to hunt your own food to survive (and also possess a monstrous appetite that cannot be sated). These drinks are nothing like she's ever seen, looking so sweet and tantalizing to the eyes. There's nothing she wants more than to try them!

The moment she gets the vibe Siegfried doesn't want his drink, she's creeping up to him immediately from behind, large brown eyes eager and longing. She stays polite ... for now. ]

Of course. Were you going to ask to give it to me? There's no choice then, I accept ... [ Siegfried didn't offer but her little grabby hands are taking it anyway. ]

[schwarzen]

[ Siegfried should have been annoyed, but well, he did say it was too sweet for him. This simply frees him up to try something else.

The truth is, before he can say anything, he's decided he doesn't want anything else. He just wants to keep talking to this endearing stranger. ]

It's yours. Please enjoy. [ He's yours. help.

He turns to face her, intensely curious and immediately drawn to her energy. ]

Can I get you anything else?

[forrage]

[ Wow, the people up here in what's probably heaven are so nice. Back home, most people used to get grouchy at her when she tried to nudge at them for free food. Sasha takes a sip of that drink, marveling immediately at the fruity, fizzy taste. In a completely unflattering manner, she starts to guzzle the drink down her throat, somewhat unhinged. i dont have the icon for this but it really ain't cute ]

Ohhh, it's so good! I've never tasted something this sweet! It's almost worth dying for!! [ lmao ...

She still has the colourful liquid dripping from her lips, but she doesn't quite bother to clean herself up. ] You'll really get me more sweets? You -- Are you God?

[schwarzen]

[ However unhinged it may be, Siegfried has never seen anything cuter than her enthusiasm, as far as he's concerned. ]

Are you a fan of sweets, then? I'm sure we can find other things you might like.

[ Gingerly, he reaches up to wipe some of the colored liquid off her lips with a napkin, as if it's the most casual thing in the world. ]

My name is Siegfried. And you are?

[ Currently he's in love with you, whoever you are. ]

[forrage]

[ Though this kind of gentle treatment isn't what she's used to, she doesn't find it strange or mind it very much, allowing Siegfried to help her with that bit of clean-up. Unlike her many (many) introverted and prickly friends, she's quite open about physical contact. ] It's Sasha. Siegfriend, is it? It's nice to meet you.

[ For some reason she's starting to feel quite drawn to her new Siegfriend, feeling that compulsion to get closer to him. She's chalking it down to the man's completely random generousity (that she's not cynical enough to question). Reaching out, she takes his hand, clasping it in her thin fingers. ]

Did you say you wanted to give me other things to try? Shall we go together?