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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[poopio]

[ Lucio chuckles gently, more reassured by that reply. The taste also doesn't appear to be terribly unusual, even if Lucio isn't wholly familiar with all the ingredients. Wine, coffee, yes... but he's still working on expanding his palate as far as mortal fare goes. ]

As expected of a knight. Truly dedicated to looking out for the well-being of others at all times, as I am told. It puts me at ease to know I am under your protection.

[ Flattery in exchange for flattery. If Siegfried is acting unusual, Lucio doesn't pick up on it if only because receiving compliments are just a normal thing for him. If anything, he's the one suddenly noticing the sharp intensity in Siegfried's eyes for the first time, unable to look away as he leans his face on his palm.

His other hand reaches over to rest on top of Siegfried's knuckles. It may be subtle, but the sparkle around him has turned up in magnitude - a sort of peacocking, if you will. ]

I will continue to search once we have finished our drinks and repose here, though I find myself in no rush to leave your side.

[schwarzen]

[ Siegfried doesn't receive nearly as much flattery as Lucio does on a regular basis, but he has a fair amount of admirers. The compliments don't typically affect him. Most of the time he scarcely notices the attention. Yet, the simple flattery coming from Lucio is enough to make his cheeks tinge pink. Just for a brief moment. He laughs, hiding a bit of strange nervous energy. ]

You know as well as I do that you can easily hold your own against anything we might face here, Lucio. Regardless, I appreciate the sentiment. I'm here if you need me.

[ Although, he's fairly certain Siegfried needs Lucio more than the reverse at the moment. The thought of such a stunning creature walking away from him is too much to bear, and though said thought is only fleeting, it's enough for him to reach for the very same hand that rests atop his knuckles, quickly entwining their fingers as he pulls him closer.

How has he never noticed how captivating those blue eyes are, putting the very sea behind them to shame? He cannot bring himself to look away from them, not that he'd want to. ]

It would be insulting to not trust any crewmember to be able to adapt quickly to this environment.

[ While that much is true, ordinarily, he wouldn't be wasting time drinking cocktails and partaking in whatever this is. At the moment, however, his priorities are simply out of order. His drink is forgotten at this point, set down on the nearest surface. ]

Besides, I don't relish the thought of allowing you to leave my side.

[ As if to demonstrate, his free palm comes to rest on the angel's hip. ]

[poopio]

[ His fingers squeeze around Siegfried's, ignited by a surge of excitement he's never felt before. It reminds him of the beautiful webbed lines lightning makes across the sky, only the electric shock erupts everywhere flesh meets flesh. Surely, something unusual is transpiring, though his mind is struggling to keep up with his body's impulses at the moment. ]

Then here is where I shall remain until dawn's approach -by your side.

[ He's not sure if he means it to sound as provocative as it does. He had only meant he would sit by and watch over him protectively, perhaps even share another drink together. Yet his voice sinks into a lower register, drawled out softly as though it's for Siegfried's ears alone to hear.

His free hand then reaches out to brush the hair back from his cheek, feeling the welcoming warmth of more flesh and body heat. He's never allowed himself to caress mortals in such a fashion, often afraid of riling up their enthusiasm and desires too much with false promise. It had been best in the past to maintain his distance, yet something akin to the strength of gravity pulls him towards the knight, leaving him under his thrall.

To think anyone could ever have such an effect on him... The tables have turned rather unexpectedly, and the irony is not entirely lost on him. ]

However, if I may request something of you in return- I wish for you to follow me close to the shore line. You need not fear. The trek shall not be too laborious. It is simply what I must tell you. It is not for anyone else to hear.

Only you.

[ As reluctant as he is to pry himself apart, he does so in order to guide the knight to the beautiful sight he had been greeted with earlier. But really, he just wants to see the vivid red hues of the setting sun stretched out across Siegfried's handsome face just once. ]