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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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Osomatsu Matsuno | Osomatsu-San

[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-19 09:40 am (UTC)(link)
00>> ARRIVAL

[It was safe to say that Osomatsu had gone through a lot of strange incidents in his life. Well. That was an understatement, honestly, but who, really, was counting? Not him. He'd long since lost track. And washing up on a beach...well, he'd gotten stranded on an island once thanks to a plane crash, but washing up was a new one.

What made him annoyed is that he'd somehow fallen asleep, his mouth had opened with a snore, and he sucked in sand. Immediately, he started coughing, hitting at his chest. Ohhhh, he swallowed sand. Ohhhh, that's probably not good for him. Didn't go down easy, either. He grimaces, and that's when the robots come over and give him his bracelet and towel. He pats at his head with the towel, half-smiling in appreciation...

But he was pretty sure he missed all of that explanation. He hit the side of his head, and water came out one of his ears as he grimaced. Geh. Okay. Wipe the ear. Now the other one. Good.

And now he had no idea whatsoever what to do.

Ace moves, genius.]


01>> DRAGONS

[He wasn't even remotely aware dragons existed, but hey, they apparently did. And they were adorable! He'd always had a weakness for cute things, but this was a new level. And they were so eager to help!! He'd latched onto a red one in a hug.] Hi. You are my new best friend and I wanna keep you forever. I'm gonna call you...Ryu. That's badass. You're Ryu now.

['Ryu' didn't seem to object, but did end up trying to drag his companion towards...something. That was curious.] Mmm? Whassa matter, boy? Timmy's trapped down the well??? [He still has not let go of this dragon. He's cripplingly lonely and he needs this companionship, but at least the red dragon is making the best of it.

Such as when he guides him right towards a person, wriggles free, and sends his former captor-of-sorts nearly flying into someone. He barely catches himself - or is caught - at the last second before a true collision happens, and he peers at the person with a smile.]


Hi! Thanks. My new pet is a rascally one. He kiiinda accidentally sent me over here. Maybe to make friends? ...He's really helpful.

[Everything is fine.]

02>> RUINS

[So, he hears about these ruins. They're dangerous. They're being cleaned up. There's all sorts of monsters and weird stuff over there. But they exist and all that news is distracting enough.

And Osomatsu also lives life with one braincell and one braincell only.

This is what leads him to going down the path - luckily, not getting attacked along the way - and reaching the ruins.]


Whoaaa...

[He's kinda stunned.]

So cool!!!

[He fistpumps, and bolts towards them like it's some sort of playground. Someone should probably make sure he doesn't die. Just. Maybe.]

03>> RITUAL

[Osomatsu reaches the stairs leading to the central platform, and he hums, rubbing his chin.]

Hmmm. So, going on, like, genre-savviness...if I go up these steps and reach the top, something's gonna happen, right? I dunno what, but something. [He muses to himself.] Could be good, could be bad...the question is...am I a gambling man?

[He thinks back to his gigantic amount of losses at pachinko. His empty pockets. The frustration, sweat, tears...he's had such bad luck before.

He smirks.]


The answer is absolutely yes. There's gotta be treasure at the top, and I'm gonna snag it.

[He cackles quietly to himself, like he's about to do something incredibly malicious, and begins heading up the steps. He reaches the platform, and...his blinking slowly begins to turn dazed.]

Where's....wheressa treasure...?

[He asks softly, airly, looking around. There's some kind of voice in his head telling him to get rid of his inhibitions, but...]

Why'm I thinking of porn now? That's not....isnot...

[Then he realizes.
The true treasure were the dirty thoughts we had along the way.
This is wholly unsatisfying, and rather anticlimactic in a literal sense, even. He slowly crumbles to his knees on the platform, breathing heavily. He's not sure what to do. Is jerking off in a temple even a decent idea? He kind of wants to, but...

He hears someone coming in. Footsteps. So they walk in on him curled up on the platform, not quite meeting their gaze.]


If you're looking for treasure, you might wanna check somewhere else...or go somewhere else...real fast...unless...

[...Unless, you know. Unless you wanna help a little here. That'd be appreciated.]

04>> WILD CARD

[OTA for all shipping/smut! I dunno how many people will want my boy, but hey, I decided to give this a shot. If you've got any other scenarios, hit me, and I'll probably be down. Message me on this account or plurk osomatsuniisan to plot if you wanna. Thanks~]
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arrival

[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-19 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Robes fluttering with each step across the sand, Xiao Xingchen approaches the man who appears as though he's had an especially unfortunate entrance. He bends lower to the ground and holds out a hand.]

Sir, do you need any help? The Augur is quite careless with the people it takes in lately...

[Even if it claims to have no control over this kind of thing and the robots have helped a bit, Xiao Xingchen arrived much drier and tidier on a hospital bed.]
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-20 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Osomatsu blinks, looking up to see a...that's a really elegant looking guy. Huh. That's a better welcome than the robots, he's gotta admit. No shame to the people who like the robots, though. Immediately a small confused smile forms on his face.]

Uhhh...Augur? That...yeah. I missed pretty much everything I was being told because I'm still out of sorts. I have no idea what's going on.

[He takes his hand and stands up.]

So any help I can get would be much appreciated.
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-21 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Xiao Xingchen returns the smile, but with a sadness in his eyes.]

There's much to explain here. But before all that... if the waves haven't tormented your stomach too badly, are you perhaps hungry?

[How could he easily tell someone that they're likely not going to see home for some time? If he did, then the person would be all the more likely not want to eat. So it's better to start out with this than anything else.

He doesn't entirely wait for an answer as he turns, flicking his sleeves.]


Follow me and I'll bring you to a safe place to eat.

[First and foremost, everyone should be warned away from those accursed rations.]
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-21 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Guy looks pretty sad. Hm. That's kinda troubling, but he mentioned food.]

Pretty sure I swallowed some sand, but I'm good! I'm always down for free food!

[He responds, all smiles, because that's just how Osomatsu is in an unfamiliar situation where people are nice to him. He's just happy right now. And oblivious.]

...It is free, right? Because I don't have any money. Sorry.
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-21 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about that. I was already on the way to pick up something for lunch myself, and I'd appreciate some company for now.

[At every available opportunity, Xiao Xingchen would do any task that offered credits in return. At least there were ways to get by without only relying on a bizarre "Auspicious Act". He could spare a few for a stranger just starting out in such a place.

He's quiet for most of the way, figuring out how to put this once they've already eaten. It isn't long before they arrive at a simple cafe, the scent of baked pastries emanating out a block away, making it a bright spot among the dreary city streets that they'd walked along.]


This is one of the places here where you can rely on the food to not give you any trouble.

[Eventually, he'll get to what the actual problem is. Still! It isn't something he can just casually say, even now...]
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-21 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[This guy was too nice...and he wanted his company!!! Wah. He was so flattered~! Osomatsu kept beaming like a little ball of sunshine.]

Aah, you're really nice!!! Thank you!!!

[He took a sniff when they got to the cafe, looking pleased. But he raised a brow at the man's next words.]

...Eh? Is food usually super nasty around here? Like, I know foreign places usually eat some weird stuff, but they always say 'it looks weird, but it tastes good'. I've never tried anything too too weird, thou--I take that back, I ate caviar once and that was nasty but if your friend invites you to a big fancy party...

[What was he gonna do, say no? Nah. That'd make Cashcowbou cry.]

But nothing else too weird.
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-21 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[With a quiet, awkward laugh, Xiao Xingchen shakes his head, turning his gaze away.]

Unfortunately, it's not merely a matter of taste. Most food here will have people feeling a bit... different. Here, I-- I'll tell you more in a moment.

[Attention on the menu above the cashier, Xiao Xingchen looks thoughtful, before finally ordering a fluffy sponge cake. Though he said he was coming for lunch, how can he help himself? He has someone to share it with later on once this man is situated enough.]

Pick out whatever you like.
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-22 10:45 am (UTC)(link)
[He arched a brow.]

...Different...?

[That sounded concerning. Still, he pointed at a sandwich that came with some chips and a soda, which was good enough for him. He wasn't picky, and this wasn't a bar (plus it was too early to drink) so his usual absolute favorites were off the table.

He takes a seat once he gets his food, taking a bite of his sandwich after he sits. Chew, chew...swallow.]


...So what were you sayin' about different?
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-23 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
A-Ah, well.

[Xiao Xingchen swallows a small nibble of the sponge cake before clearing his throat.]

It's important that you know this, even if you might not believe me at first. [But he quickly found it for himself, when there were less means of finding untainted food.] But the food that the metal puppets give freely here has a substance which... which--

[His gaze falls down to the sponge cake, voice becoming quieter with every word.]

... causes a sort of arousal.

[Even if he thought this would become natural enough to him in time, his face can't hide feelings about this at all, the flush on his face probably helping to elaborate upon the answer he's given. He clears his throat again to sound serious once more.]

So you must take great care in what you eat or drink here. Food without that substance requires credits or more effort, but it can be a source if you find yourself desperately hungry.
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-26 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
E...Eeehhh?? [He nearly drops his food.] Wait, why????? It's drugged? Isn't that illegal? Isn't that sketchy as fuck? Your only options are to make money or to deal with food that is stuffed with...that?!

[Osomatsu's kinda stunned.] I mean, I'm down for getting dick, and they don't call me the WAP-Annihilator for nothin', but...that's skeevy...

[No one calls him that dumb nickname.
Except himself.]
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-10-27 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[WAP Ann-- Xiao Xingchen's face has a journey at that, eyes wider and mouth a squiggle. With context, he doubts it means anything good. Especially after knowing how "sugar daddy" is not as innocuous as it sounds. However, he is not one to judge the lifestyles of others as long as they aren't harming anyone, and the man has enough sense to realize what trouble it causes others.

He tries to compose himself again with an awkward smile.]


The Augur and its metal puppets encourage these... "Auspicious Acts". They are the ones who make the laws here. Perhaps if you have an agreement with another before eating, then you can take care of both the question of food and... relief. There are also other strange benefits that one can receive if you do as they want. But the people here are always finding other ways to provide for themselves without resorting to the tainted food. So do not worry so much.

[There's plenty other things to worry about, like pollen in the forest that causes the same effects, but he can get around to that later.]

You will still have to acclimate to some degree, as none of us know how to return home. I have been here for seasons now.
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-11-02 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[At that expression, Osomatsu snorts, an amused grin on his face. Guy seems unused to this kinda talk despite being in...here a while, as he says.]

...That's....so they encourage people to get laid? What are they getting out of this? [Is it a scam? Is it a porn scam? Man! Studios be gettin' more and more skeevy these days! Then again, some bitches be eager for that, in a weird roundabout way.

Osomatsu is bitches.]


So lemmie get this straight. I've washed up here on this island. The robots here really, really want me to get laid for some reason. Possibly so they can film it and sell it online on the cheap. There's no way to get home that anyone knows of, so as long as we're here, we've gotta go along with this ponzi scheme...pornzi scheme...or suffer.

[He thinks on that while chewing another bite.]

I mean, I wanted to get more, but I guess this is a 'be careful what you wish for' thing...

[He's kind of nervous now.

Mostly because he's a virgin.]
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[personal profile] blindforlove 2020-11-08 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I-I suppose... that's one way to look at this situation.

[A ponzi scheme? Filming and selling? It really is all a different language to Xiao Xingchen, but his guess is as good as any. Xiao Xingchen will just keep his idea of this world having a sort of twisted form of dual cultivation to power it to himself, as judging by the man's short hair, he's from a different world or time.]

But please do not worry. There are those here who apparently see this place as a great opportunity, if you would prefer any assistance from them. For now, I'll see you to a safe place to dwell here in the city for now, if you wish.
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arrival;

[personal profile] occulti 2020-10-25 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Yoo-hooooo!

[ Sorry, friend. Don't mind the amicable drunk heading your way, bare feet shuffling across the sand (which feels rather warm, even if it still a bit overcast out.) A bottle of (let's see, what alcohol are we going to go with today..) vodka seems to be clutched in one of his hands as he approaches Osomatsu and sits down next to him as if he's met him before.. like they were old time pals or something of that nature. That's sort of what Klaus did— sober or not— he just kind of aggressively pushed himself into other people's lives. So of course he's going to approach the person that looks the most.. pitiful. ]

Hiiii. You seem lost and confused. May I be of some assisti-aunce to you, monsieur?
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-10-26 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cough, cough. Okay. The sand is out. The sand is gone. And--he hears a guy's voice, which makes him raise a brow. Turns out, there is a guy there. And he's shuffling his way, holding a bottle of vodka, completely casually. Huh. Osomatsu's usually used to doing something to that degree himself, so it's odd to be on the opposite side for once.

He laughs.]


Uhhhhh. Yeah, hiya~. I'm definitely lost and confused and I think I missed most of the explanation as to what the hell is going on here because my ears were waterlogged, so any help would...help.

[And man if you know where the alcohol is on this island, and it seems you do, you are heading towards 'new bestie' status already, my man.]
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[personal profile] occulti 2020-10-27 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooooh. You did, huh? Wow. Yeah. Did you plunge them out? Like with a tiny plunger? Think.. for your toilet, but.. really tiny.

[ I.. what.
Though, before Osomatsu can even reply: ]


Look, it's okay.. if you didn't and some details get lost and I have to repeat myself. There's your towel, alright. Did you get the bracelet at least?
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-11-02 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[A blank stare is what Klaus gets in return. Yeah. Okay. He gets it, on some weird level. But at the same time, he had no time to go to the tiny plunger store...

But yeah. He nods, holding up his towel, and looks at his wrist.]


Y...eah. I did.

[He stares at it, rubbing his wrist underneath.]

Assuming that's important, then?
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[personal profile] occulti 2020-11-02 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Okaaaay, yeah. That.. so.. so that.

[ Sorry, Osomatsu. He just smells like a minibar the closer he gets, but he reaches over and taps a few things on the bracelet and reveals Osomatsu's A5 card. ]

Thaaaaaaat tells you all the kinky things you can do to earn stuff. Things. Like.. you can earn.. stuff for you. A pizza. Like a whole pizza. Or.. tiny plungers for your ears. Or a house. A clarinet.

Or.. you can earn something to be brought back to this world like.. dolphins. Oh my God. Yes. This place absolutely needs dolphins.
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-11-02 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's okay. Osomatsu smells like that a good 50% of the time, too. Man, he would actually like a drink right about now, if he's being honest...

But he stares as the card is brought up. His eyes widen.]


...Wait, so we do things? From this? These are all fetishes. That's... [He's a little stunned.] I dunno what they're getting out of people doing that, or specifically me, I haven't...at all... [...He's not excited to note that he's a virgin, but...

Still, he blinks. And with a weird, confused lilt--]


--This place is an island without dolphins? The fuck? ...Yeah, I'm absolutely bringing dolphins back.

[Two men.
Zero braincells.]
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[personal profile] occulti 2020-11-06 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
You haven't? Ooooh.

[ Despite being the sexually open and loose person he is, he's also a judgment free guy, so: ]

Well, that's alright. Just be careful. Some people are into some weird and dangerous shit here, so.. I'd take it kind of easy at first. Get some of the easy squares off until you're comfortable and find a partner you can trust.

[ Klaus just kind of lets.. whoever do whatever to him but that's really not the best practice but he's a little too apathetic about his own being for it to matter much. Last thing he wants is someone to be like him. ]

Yeah. I miss the dolphins. Sometimes I just sit out here and think about them.

[ Though, he's typically baked when that happens. Ever since the Augur gave him a marijuana garden, it's just kind of been encouraging him to slip back into some old habits. ]

Also.. also.. also. If you don't know what something means, you can ask meeeee. I'm like.. the kink guru. Or something.
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[personal profile] zenryokubatankyu 2020-11-08 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
...No one's ever really wanted to.

[He's not proud of that.]

I'm kind of surprised people are down with it at all, but I guess the squares help...motivation, at least.

[He'll finally get some because they're all mandated to fuck. Haaaaaa.

Also man you have all the good shit, sharing is caring.]


I know a fair bit about fetishes. I've seen a lot of porn. I'm just, uh. Not used to participating.
Edited 2020-11-08 15:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] occulti 2020-11-08 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeaaaaaahhh. Well. You just haven't met the right kind of people, yet. The people that fuck. Those kind of people. Noooobody liked me until I met the right people, so, yeah. And here, the people fuck, so.

[ The right kind of people were probably the worst kind of people that Klaus could try and fit in with, which he did. But even then, he never really found true happiness. Not at parties, not at rehab, but on the battlefield. That's another story though. ]

You'll do just fine. Just fine. Consent, though. That's important, okay.

[ He's been saying this to all the newbies that seem a little shy, but yes. He falls silent for a moment before taking another quick drink from his alcohol. ]

Ooooh. If you see my family, tell them hi, and that I'm here. You can't miss them. They look like this.. one is part monkey, real big guy.. the other is a reject Batman.. I wouldn't approach him casually, be careful .. one is a celebrity then there's.. oh yeah, that's me an actual child, but he's almost sixty so don't let his youthful appearance fool you aaaaand. Then a sweet girl. But, but, don't let her fool you either. I mean, you might want to stand waaaay back from her.

My family is big. And weird. But I love them.

[ go home klaus you're drunk ]