TDM 009: I'M IN LIKE WITH YOU

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TDM 009: I'M IN LIKE WITH YOU

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. STARGAZER On the first night that new arrivals wash ashore, the moon rises. It's full and beautiful and surrounded by stars. The robots quickly bring old, dusty telescopes out of storage and line them up on the beach to help people get a truly spectacular view. "Look to the heavens! Behold, the chicken, the cat, the owl, the donkey!" It's... the cock, the pussy, the hooters, and the ass. For the rest of the night, characters will become fixated on the specific asset associated with the constellation they've gotten an eyeful of. Whether this leads to some body worship or just casual appreciation is up to you. You can learn about the stars and constellations later this month in some of the rare, non-pornographic books in the library. (More info will go up soon, so please be patient!) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● II. STIMULATING CONVERSATION An ancient courting ritual has been announced! It involves the give-and-take of candy hearts with slogans printed on them. Of course, since these hearts are being manufactured by robots, their sense of taste is a little... off? Or perhaps off-putting? "You'll do." "5/10." "Acceptable." "Sloppy Seconds." Receiving a negative heart makes one feel insecure, jealous, and submissive. "Be mine." "Nicest ass." "Swell bulge." "They're good lays, Bront." Receiving a positive heart will make one feel confident, boastful, and dominant. Your friendly neighborhood 'bots will give them out to anyone who asks - and maybe even those who don't. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● III. Eat Or Dare The robots have set up a stall by the beach with a banner that reads: Eat Or Dare. They have procured bigger candy hearts than ever before -- fist-sized and larger -- with actions written on them instead of derogatory slogans. "Take a dive." "Lick me." "Get handsy." The name of the game is to follow the instructions or forfeit the challenge by making the evidence disappear into your mouth. Delicious! Those who eat the candy hearts will feel themselves getting giddy and unreasonably invested in the love affairs of others. They will feel compelled to play matchmaker to spread the cheer. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● N A V I G A T I O N

Comments

[afoxbyanyothername]

[Kurama pins both of Izou's wrists with his hands, look dark as he stares down.]

Enough. You're too young and too inexperienced to beat me. Not to mention you have no strategy. Barring low-class means, I don't think you can ever win against me.

[heretic_blade]

[ He squirms and yells and...tries to headbutt him. If nothing else, Izō certainly has a fighting spirit. ]

I told ya to shut up, so shut th' fuck up already!!

[afoxbyanyothername]

[Kurama moves his head out of the way, hands tightening down.]

I said enough.

[heretic_blade]

[ Is he going to try to bite...? Not this time. He drops his head back with a frustrated groan. ]

Let go'a me...

[afoxbyanyothername]

When I think you're calmed down enough not to get yourself into more trouble.

[heretic_blade]

[ He still struggles to free himself, squirming and grunting. ]

Just lemme go and I'll fuckin' leave! I ain't your goddamn problem, anyway...What I do is none'a your business.

[afoxbyanyothername]

While that may be true, and certainly you'll only end up more trouble than good, I do have a sense of morals.

[Even if he had seemed to forget them for a time there, Kurama is a strange mix of good and evil, and seems to either care too much or not at all; it would seem that Izou has fallen into the former for now.]

Going about as you are, you're going to get youself into trouble.

[heretic_blade]

[ A huff and he resigns himself to his position for now. It's too much trouble to try to come out of this on top, so he may as well settle down as frustrated as he is. ]

Who fuckin' cares? [ Okay, maybe one more attempt to jerk his wrist free. ] Jus' lemme go and quit actin' like ya care 'bout me!

[afoxbyanyothername]

[He's just going to roll his eyes a little here. Yup. This guy reminds him of Hiei, and the best way to handle Hiei has always been to do so on his terms, with the occasional nudge as needed from Kurama.

Maybe it will work here, too?]

Fine. But if you want to learn how to win a battle, come find me.

[With this, Kurama is up quickly, making sure Izou has no time to hit him and going to get his own clothes so as to dreas.]

[heretic_blade]

[ Izō scowls as he stands up and straightens out his clothes. ]

Won't talk so tough once I find my fuckin' swords...

[ He leaves it at that for now and exits the tent, with his metaphorical tail between his legs. ]