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TDM 008: A WALK IN THE THEME PARK

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.

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I. SIX FLAGELLANTS

Welcome, one and all, to a thrilling new location! Robots have worked tirelessly to build, from the ground up, what can only be recognizable as an amusement park. You are just in time for the grand opening of Six Flagellants: Great Advagtures!

The Ferris Wheel routinely stops when lovebirds reach the top, waiting for a kiss - or something more daring! - before it starts up again.

Robots warn of the scary Haunted House: a dark building with wall-to-wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills. Flickering ghosts roam the halls, and you may find an eerily realistic Headless Horseman -- who bids you, "Come closer. Give me head," while pointing to yours. Hey, get your mind out of the... Nevermind.

The Carousel is a two-story affair. Nude figures with familiar faces lounge about, waiting to be ridden, and closer inspection proves that they have the faces of your fellow islanders. Hop on your favorite person and take them for a spin!

There are even Bumper Cars, which have the interesting effect of making one feel more aroused with every bump and impact. (It's randomized each time, so don't try to guess based on car color!)

What should be a similar ride, the Teacups, has the robots' madness written all over it instead. They have misunderstood the gentle spin-cycles for dangerous, dizzying loop-the-loops across a wide track. Some would swear that the ride has a supernatural invocation for fear. Others are simply man enough to admit they're afraid.

Lastly, the Tunnel of Love is not what you expect. Although flavored lube and guides to cunnilingus are on each fleshy-log-shaped boat, the motion of the ocean is quite soothing, and there's a pleasant floral scent in the air that causes a light intoxication.

Don't forget to try the food! Similar to the Street Kiosks, there's a ton of faire food: cotton candy, corn dogs, and the like.

Mascot outfits are available and those who wear them will be rewarded generously with credits.

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II. LIKE A FIREWORK

The next morning, you receive a message on your device: You are cordially invited to a celebration of skinship at the House of Worship. Please do not dress for the occasion.

If asked about it, the robots will confirm that is not a specific holiday, but a simple joyous event. If you pry, they may even say that the Old Ones often made merry and partook in the pleasures of the flesh - and so too should you.

For an hour, there will be food and drink - alcoholic and aphrodisiac. Then, at the designated time, once the sun has gone down, clothes will be shed and a revelry begun.

As fireworks explode overhead, the different colors send the naked senses reeling:

Red: You are amorous towards the people around you. Yours is a joyous celebration. The Auspicious Acts you offer are happy and lighthearted, full of kisses and sweet nothings.
Orange: You feel bold and adventurous, eager to try something - or someone - new. Your preferred Acts may be dangerous or exciting, perhaps with more than one person.
Yellow: You feel reverence when you watch the fireworks, reverence when you look at your fellow people. You feel blessed to be part of the celebration at the House of Worship, and you make the Acts you complete into Acts of worship. You are all about the spirit of generosity.
Green: You are not here to celebrate. Jealousy is your lot. Uncover a new side of yourself, full of bitterness and resentment, and try an Act that treads the fine line between light and dark.
Indigo: You are proud to celebrate! Those around you are lucky to bask in your presence. You have a newly-minted domineering attitude that makes itself known, and your Acts are likely to be something where you'll come out on top.
Violet: These fireworks make you feel unusual - the opposite of yourself. You are different in all that you want to do, preferring Auspicious Acts that you may not have thought twice about before.

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III. MISTLETOE

mistletoe

sensory deprivation

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N A V I G A T I O N

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a - arrival

Pheh! Bleh! Oh boy, that is salty!

[ Giovanni struggles out of the ocean, spitting out saltwater and yanking on his thoroughly bedraggled cape to pull it clear of the sand. This outfit seemed like a lot better of an idea when he wasn't planning to go swimming in it.

He's immediately approached by a couple of robots, which is extremely cool, and they're offering him free stuff, which is even cooler. Giovanni, not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, immediately slaps on the bracelet, and he's in the middle of patting his pink mullet back into its proper state of disarray when the robots' explanation of the Island and their purpose here penetrates his brain. He blinks, then breaks out in a sudden laugh. ]

- Oh, haha, I get it. You're hazing me, right? Well, Giovanni Potage wasn't born yesterday, or even the day before! I may believe in ghosts, and I'm still about 50-50 on the Tooth Fairy, but pfff - a magic sex island? Come on, that's just crazy, right?

[ He casts a glance at the nearest new arrival. Back him up here, dude/ette! ]

b - theme park

Oh man, bumper cars! 'Scuse me, pardon me, room for one more - ?

[ Giovanni scoots his way to the front of the line, surveying the colorful cars before him. Most of them already have two riders - this must be a popular attraction - but as luck would have it, there's exactly one open spot, next to someone he hasn't met before. Well, nothing like some good old-fashioned bumping to get to know a new friend! Giovanni slides in next to you, flashing a toothy grin. ]

Hi there! I'm Giovanni Potage, Captain of the Banzai Blasters!! Ready to get bumping?

[ Please stop saying "bumping". Please. ]

c - party

[ Don't dress for the occasion? That means don't wear his uniform, right? Giovanni shows up in his civilian wear (a jacket and jeans), more than happy to partake of the free food and drink, though he glances warily at the alcoholic beverages. They look really fancy and all, but... ]

Hey, does anyone know what the drinking age is here?

[ YES he's a career criminal, YES he's worried about even a drop of alcohol touching his lips at the pure age of 19, there is no contradiction here!!

The brilliant sunset dies down, and suddenly clothes start coming off, fellow islanders stripping around him with abandon. Giovanni clutches his virgin piña colada to his chest, glancing around, wide-eyed and red-faced. ]

Wow, uh. Heh. That's... a lot of naked people. Sorry, do I... am I just supposed to...

[ One hand toys with the zipper of his jacket as his blush gets brighter. Sounds like someone could use a little encouragement.

And then the fireworks start, reds and oranges lighting up the sky. ]

d - mistletoe

Whoa, did it suddenly get really dark in here?

[ Yup, poor Giovanni's wandered under one of those sprigs of mistletoe and been deprived of his sense of sight. Kiss it better? ]

e - wildcard

[ Hit me up at

vethica, PM me, or go the heck wild! ]

[ God help him. Keith was already barely cooperating with this whole amusement park thing because he's bored and restless after being cooped up during the unending blizzard hell, but he's just about ready to jump right out of the bumper car at the first sign of any Augur induced shenanigans. Getting strapped in with Giovanni is not Augur shenanigans, but the enthusiasm radiating from the guy may as well have its own neon billboard. ]

I'm Keith. Paladin of the Black Lion.

[ Since everyone here seems to insist on giving out titles and affiliations for some reason.... ]

That a baseball team or something?

[ Cuz he's sure as hell not acknowledging whether or not he's "ready to bump." ]

TDM 008: A WALK IN THE THEME PARK

00. Arrival

I. SIX FLAGELLANTS

II. LIKE A FIREWORK

III. MISTLETOE

Giovanni Potage | Epithet Erased

theme park!