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TDM 006: SPECTRAL SPECTACLE
| TDM 006: SPECTRAL SPECTACLE |
00. Arrival This time, you come out of the water, the Nameless Island's own inherent energy drawing people in. It's like being suspended between realities and abruptly pushed from behind through a rift in dimensions. It may make you sick, or that might be the motion of the ocean, lifting you to the surface and carrying you to shore. Waterlogged and covered in sand, new arrivals will be greeted by robots who welcome them with towels and bracelet devices. The A5 card is already loaded up. Feel free to explore the Island, though there isn’t much to see. Most of the buildings are abandoned and in dire need of repair, and beyond the city lingers a thick fog that obscures much of the wilderness from view. Wander too far into this fog, and you will find yourself mysteriously looping back to where you began, your memories of what you were doing and how you got there erased. With that in mind, it may be wise to stake your claim on a rundown apartment, a tent on the beach, or a bed in the “comfortable” new barracks. Your inventory will be found a day later, wrapped up haphazardly and delivered to each person's makeshift home. I. The Dragon's Matchmaking Welcome to the Island, cherub dragons! The auspicious actions of your fellow Islanders have foreseen the reintroduction of dragons to the world. Unlike the hulking, possessive creatures of ancient lore (and recent hot springs), these well-meaning little critters love to help. Their small size and roly-poly frames make them unsuited to laborious tasks, but they will be the perfect companion to any residents who endeavor to pick up a small item, wish for their lunch to be delivered to an absolute stranger, or need a fire started from a tiny, flaming sneeze in their drafty homes. If a cherub dragon sees an Islander they perceive in need of their assistance, they will zip right in and refuse to scram until they’ve done the job! No visible struggles? No problem! The little dragons also love to play matchmaker. Persistent dragons will gleefully nudge together Islanders they believe will have chemistry, and sometimes they aren’t wrong! Of course, even if sparks fail to fly, the dragons’ trilling songs are known to kindle romantic feelings between strangers and long-time lovers alike. II. Ruins While the Islanders have been enjoying their autumn relaxation, the ‘bots of Erku have been hard at work clearing the surrounding forests of dangers for their guests’ safe habitation. If you are of deft hand with monster slaying, forestry, or even just hauling debris and weed picking, the robots will gladly exchange credits for help with reconstructing the recently unearthed mountain temple grounds from the rubble that remains there. Just follow the path of gently glowing mushrooms to the site of the temple ruins. Beware of lurking creatures, grabby plants, and falling rocks!  The temple ruins are tall and breathtaking, despite the eerie chill of the fog that lingers just beyond. Or is it the fog that sends a shiver up your spine? After all, this place was very spiritually important to the original inhabitants of the Island, the robots say to anyone curious enough to ask. Although their own programming does not include religious worship, the Augur believes the restoration of this place to be vital to the continued augmentation of Eros energy. When questioned about the strange shadows that seem to slip from tree to tree, or the unsettling feeling of ghostly hands that seem to nudge volunteers deeper into the grounds, the robots respond with nothing but bafflement. Their sensors detect no unknown organic presence afoot. III. Ritual Islanders who chase those mysterious shadows may find themselves particularly drawn to a structure that lay deeper within the ruins, beyond where the robots have made the most progress. Three sets of crumbling, moss-covered stairs join to form a central platform, which - despite the overcast skies - seems to emit a soft glow. Those who step onto the platform may begin to hear a quiet, compelling voice, which urges them to be free of their inhibitions and to offer their energy to the spirits to be multiplied hundredfold. Visions of naked bodies in the throes of carnal worship dance before the eyes. Those who are especially spiritually sensitive - or perhaps, just lucky - may feel as if possessed by a consciousness that is not their own, and that consciousness is filled with a burning sexual desire. Leaving the platform is an option if alone, but the intense and overwhelming urge to seek companionship will persist until an Auspicious Act is completed. Those who are fortunate to be joined by company within the temple will feel compelled to worship right then and there, no matter the risk of being seen. Within the walls of the temple, Eros energy is enhanced such that any erotic act - big or small - will be enough to break the spell. N A V I G A T I O N |
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[ Saying nothing at all would be as awkward after long enough! Though Suzaku's own question has him grimacing a tiny bit as he turns back to check his bracelet. That card... ]
Hmm, well, it does seem like a bit of a bother but if that's the only way to get anything out of this Augur, I don't see why I wouldn't.
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[Wow. Ye of little faith, Suzaku. It's almost like he assumes Lloyd is incapable of such things, but that's only because he doesn't want to imagine Lloyd doing such things. Ah... He's just going to pretend he's busy altering Gawain's flight path............. yeah, that'll make this less awkward, won't it?
Spoilers: it won't. Why is this the single most embarrassing conversation Suzaku's had in regards to the A5?!]
I just can't imagine someone like you being interested in that sort of thing. [But he's imagining it anyway! So much for trying not to.] I almost expected you to call it a "waste of resources," or something like that.
[And what exactly is the resource? Lloyd himself???]
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I suppose you could call it a waste of resources under very specific circumstances but I don't believe that's a problem I have. [ aka he doesn't need viagra, suzaku, he isn't that old??? ] And while you are right that I'm not particularly interested in that sort of thing, it's not as though I've never had sex, Kururugi.
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...that was awfully blunt. [You did it, Lloyd. You said the s word just like that and didn't bat an eye. Such power.] I guess I'm not surprised. By your age, most people have.
[um, RUDE, but hold on, let Suzaku clarify. Let Suzaku make this worse for no one but himself.]
With another person, right? [WOW] Not a machine?
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That depends. Do you consider it with only another person if it was on a machine or would it be both?
[ If Suzaku's going to ask questions like that, he's just going to have to make it worse. You asked for this, mister, it's all on you. ]
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Suzaku ever so gently eases further into Gawain's pilot seat. There. Now there's absolutely no threat of accidental eye contact. This conversation is moderately easier without it.]
To clarify... it was the person you were having sex with and not the machine, right? [oh my god what is this conversation what is his life why couldn't lelouch just let suzaku die] ...please tell me it was just the other person.
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[ He already said on! On! But he'll clarify with a much put-upon sigh. ]
I solemnly swear it was with an actual, real person. Shall I go into detail or does that satisfy your curiosity?
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[Sad but true. Alas, they've reached the mansion and Suzaku no longer has to entertain thoughts of Lloyd smashing ass on top of any machines.
At any rate, if this is the direction their conversation his hell bound to go down, Suzaku's not going to entertain it without a drink or twelve in his system. He parks Gawain's ugly metal ass some paces behind the mansion and makes a beeline for the back door, kindly leaving it open so Lloyd can follow him into his humble abode.
Oh, and it's offensively Japanese, because of course it is.]
Do you want anything to eat or drink? We have no shortage of supplies, so please, don't be shy.
[Yeah. Because Lloyd is shy.]
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I would rather make sure the Lancelot is fine, in all honesty...
[ Because why would he want to eat, drink, or, you know, maybe take a shower after washing up on a beach shore of a weird island before checking on a robot? That'd be weird. ]
Provided you're done with your lewd interrogation.
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[My, that answer came rather swiftly, almost curtly. Lancy's fine, man. It hasn't seen a lick of combat nor much use beyond Suzaku sulking in the cockpit for a few days following a particularly ugly fight with Lelouch. Nothing new there, frankly.
The back entrance leads directly into one of two sitting rooms, which is perfect for
sitting down and talking about their situation like normal people................ lewd interrogations, apparently??? Apparently. Woe is Suzaku. He's half tempted to pick an orange up off the table and fling it at Lloyd, but just like how he's thoughtful enough to spare him a kick to the head, he doesn't.somebody please teach milky how to write]I would be careful about who you choose to fill out those squares with. There are some unsavory people on this island.
[Would Suzaku know this by experience? This mansion says yes.]
moves this to ze log