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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 |
tanjiro kamado | demon slayer
[ 00 . Arrival ]
[It's really a wonder at this point with all the times he's been tossed around in rooms and water and everywhere else that Tanjiro isn't prone to motion sickness. By the time he's washed up on the shore, covered in sand and drying saltwater, he's just kind of squinting at the sky, trying to orient himself without moving. Towels and bracelet device awarded, he manages to only cough up some saltwater and sit back down on the beach, still no less confused about where he was.]
[Should someone pass him by, however, he's reaching out to tap them, or tug their sleeve or some loose-hanging garment on their person to get their attention.]
Hi, um... Sorry, would you mind telling me where we are?
[ I. Dragon's Matchmaking ]
[He's laid claim to a tent on the beach, mostly because he's pretty firmly decided he doesn't like apartments, and a dark blue little dragon has taken to rolling its way in his business. He doesn't mind it, lets it hang around until it starts rolling into him, and eventually he winds up coaxed out of his tent and wandering along at the wiles of a tiny round reptile with wings that by no means are large enough to make it flight-capable.]
Really, little guy, I'm not sure where you're trying to take me.
[ II. Ruins ]
[He hadn't really tried wielding his sword since becoming a one-armed wonder. He's not sure of how useful he'll be, on that front, but he follows the path of mushrooms to the ruins anyway, being the naturally helpful thing that he is. He's not the most spiritual of guys himself, but he can appreciate a structure that was spiritually important to the original inhabitants of his new residency, so he's taking his time to appreciate the place as he goes. The first few times he's nudged along by the ghostly hands he thinks it's one of the robots ushering him because he's taking too long, so he scurries quicker, but then he starts to realize all the robots are ahead of him and leading, so he slows down further to trail behind and try and catch whatever it is that keeps touching him.]
[As someone else in the ruins moves past, he reaches out with his right arm to stop them, if permitted, or at least get their attention.]
...have you felt something pushing you?
[ III. Ritual ]
[He sort of wishes he could say this was a new concept to him. Carnal visions upon the center platform make him close his eyes and put his good hand over his ear, skittering off the platform and away, rattled. He's flustered, but not horribly so, and once off the platform he finds a place to sit in favor of warning anyone else who comes along.]
Careful-- um. There seems to be something messing with people's minds from that center platform.
i; i'm ready to be the weird uncle cr again
The first person he ends up seeing looks, relatively young, but Klaus isn't too close to really tell. ]
Oh nooo. Ohhh, noooo.
[ He starts running in the sand, nearly tripping over himself. He's beauty, he's grace. Once he reaches Tanjiro, he squats down to his level, the remnants of alcohol making a distinct scent. It's specifically vodka. ]
Hey, heeey. You're gonna be okay. I promise. It's just... oh my god.. you're young. You're young.
[ Then, to the sky: ]
Why is it young people...!?
[ Sorry, this didn't answer Tanjiro's question at all. ]
this is a whole new level of weird uncle to ask for sexy advice
I'm seventeen, [He provides simply, sort of... startled, and looks Klaus over.] Have you been drinking, sir? Are you okay?
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Yes. I have been.
[ His hand drops and he joins sitting in the sand with Tanjiro.. the company Tanjiro didn't ask for. ]
When I.. listen, when I was seventeen, I did.. a lot. A loooot. And you can, too. I fully endorse you being like me. Wait, no. I don't.. endorse anyone being like that. But doing what you want. What you really, really want, no matter who tells you no.. and who says you shouldn't.
But I just cannot understand why this place draws teenagers here. I mean, it's specifically an island for kinks. And that's not.. it's not always what teenagers are into.. sometimes they don't even know what that means.
There's also weirdos here, so. Just.. be careful. But I mean, if you're a kinky teenager and you understand this stuff, then.. alright, okay, have fun.
[ He rubs his eyes, like he's tired. ]
Have fun. Have sex.
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[He thinks, at least??]
[The tops of his ears definitely turn a little red at the blunt way he just says it's an island for kinks, but-- he appreciates it, he thinks. A straightforward approach, despite him being young. He fidgets.]
I mean I wouldn't say I'm a kinky teenager, but I do know what that means. [He turns his head for a moment and-- God, Klaus, he is going to struggle with how much you smell like a cornucopia of alcohol and drugs always and forever. He pulls his sleeve up, ignoring that it's damp, and hides his nose and mouth under it.] But, um... Thank you, I think. For the warning?
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[ He shoves his wrist at Tanjiro so he can see the bracelet and then lowers his arm, not seeming to mind the fact that Tanjiro is specifically hiding his nose. It wouldn’t be the first time he’s had someone act like this around him. ]
On it, you will have a chart, and it will tell you sexy things to do. You don’t... have to do them, but when you do them, you can get things you want by doing them.
The robots can probably explain it better than me once they find you.
It’s fun, but some of it might be weird if you haven’t had sex or done it different ways.
Anywhooooodles, I just get worried. ‘Cause I’ve met a lot of people who are naive, and I want them to be safe and have fun. So.
So yeah.
[ A pause, then he realizes not that he has avoided several of Tanjiro’s questions, but he hasn’t introduced himself. ]
I’m Klaus. With a K.
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I'll probably be okay, especially if it's not forced, just a reward system. [That's familiar.]
[He hunkers back down into his sleeve, but the smile is still evident in his eyes.] 'm Tanjiro. It's nice to meet you, Klaus with a K.
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[ sorry he's useless AND drunk .. ]
Oooh, Tanjiro.
[ His pronunciation is actually pretty good. I mean, when your abusive guardian forced you to learn 7 different languages, you kind of had to get it right.
He also follows up with it's nice to meet you in Japanese, but I can't remember what that is so weeb me. ]
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宜しくお願いします, [He returns, and it's strange that he returns yoroshiku onegaishimasu in the same... specifically Japanese way, he's actually baffled by this. But he's glad to meet you (and is looking forward to working with you, as the saying goes), Klaus. Even if he already said it.] Forgive me, this is rude, but... you don't look Japanese?
[He's completely forgotten that Klaus said he probably will do nothing if he gets harassed by weirdoes.]
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i love this thread oh my god.
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Where the hell is he, he's uncertain. Is he in pain, yes, he is certain of that. Eventually, however, he picks himself up, and he's staring at the bracelet for a moment before looking around. May as well explore...
He pauses as he feels a tug on his hoodie and looks down to see--oh. A kid.]
Uhhhh. Wish I could? No idea, though. A beach? ...That's the best I got.
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Oh, Osomatsu-san, you're here too!
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You're a kiddo until he realizes you're a man.But. Wait. What?]...Wait, you know my name? You know me?
[This is kinda eerie. How does this one-armed lad know him. He is in an unknown place and the first person to know him is a one-armed lad who seems excited to see him. And robots. But those are robots.]
Have we met? I don't know you. You know me and I don't know you. I'm confused.
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[His expression goes briefly slack at that, and he looks Osomatsu over-- he looks... older. Maybe a little taller?
Stinkier.It's the first time he's run into someone he knows being... Not actually who he knows, but he remembers hearing about it happening sometimes. He raises his good hand in apology, smiling.]Oh! I'm sorry, I knew... I guess, the easiest way to put it is a version of you? In another place.
[He stands up and dusts himself off as much as he can when he's covered in sand, and then ducks into a shallow bow.]
I'm Tanjiro! It's nice to meet you. [Again.]
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And it's not stink!! It's musk!! People love it!!!Osomatsu watches as the guy rights himself after being momentarily shocked, but he's admittedly very shocked himself.]That...sounds really complicated. Like super complicated. So you knew like...alternate-universe-me...
[But he manages up a smile and a bow in return, despite the confusion. He rises, scratching beneath his nose idly.]
Tanjiro-kun. Okay. I can remember that! You...seem to know me already so there's no need for me to introduce myself again. I dunno what all you know about me, but you know me. Which makes this entire day even more confusing than it already was, but I'm at this point in my life where I'm just like 'you know, this might as well happen. Adult life is already so weird.'
So, ah, I guess we can puzzle things out together since we seem to be friends?
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Stinky!He makes a sort of scrunched, apologetic look-- he'll process later that he's a little sad to have to get to know Osomatsu all over again, and smiles a little more sincerely at the nose under his finger. That's... a new gesture, but still very Osomatsu.]Yeah, we were friends for almost a year! But it's okay, you can't help the weird... What would they call them, "temporal shenanigans"? I don't really know what that means, but it sounds about right.
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May as well catch up while we're looking around here?? I'd kinda like to know what Other Me did and told you.
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Really, it's okay, you can't have known or done anything about it! [But at least Osomatsu is amenable to being friends again!! Friendship is
magicimportant. He laughs, taking a step forward to move past him with a nod, humming thoughtfully.] Hmmm, how do I know you're not just a clone doppelganger, though? [Where the fuck did he even hear this term.] Or one of your brothers pretending to be you? [Now he's just being silly.](no subject)
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Oh! Really? Thank you for telling me.
[ There's a persistent nagging on her mind now but she pushed it aside for the time being. How long that lasted depended on a number of things, however. ]
Are you going to be alright??
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You're very welcome, and-- yeah, it just startled me.
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Thank goodness! This place can be full of surprises, I've noticed.
[ Kasumi sighed, frowning a bit before shaking her head slightly. Since it was this place in general, a part of her suspected how it may have startled him but didn't want to assume anything.
Though she did realize that he was definitely someone new she hasn't seen before and he appeared to be around her age as well. ]
My name is Kasumi Yoshizawa, by the way. I take it you recently just got here?
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Kamado Tanjiro-- it's nice to meet you. And... yes, as far as I can tell. I haven't been home in a while, but this place definitely seems different from where I was last.
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It's nice to meet you too, Kamado-san!
[ At least Kasumi knew that it would be hard to shake her of that habit of always being too formal with people she met. Ann had told her to relax a bit, but that was easier said than done.
Upon hearing that he had been somewhere else before now that wasn't his home, her eyes widened. ]
What was it like where you were before? Had you been pulled in there without warning, too?
[ Hopefully he wouldn't be upset with her over the set of questions, curiosity getting the best of her. ]
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[He does blink at being called Kamado-san, and chuckles, waving his good hand dismissively.]
Just 'Tanjiro' is fine. And yes-- the city I was in before was also one I wound up in I guess on accident? I still don't really understand, but I'd been there ten months.
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[ It was one she wanted to break, for what it was worth. At least she was able to go with what he wanted her to call him so that was a plus. ]
Ten months? That's quite a long time. I'm sorry you haven't been able to go home yet.
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I'm the oldest of six, so "Kamado" can mean a lot of people. [He shakes his head, then, still smiling, though the expression does take on a sort of distant edge.] It's okay, it's... I went home briefly. Did what I needed to... I don't mind so much, now. [That's... vague, but okay.]
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