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TDM 014: A DAY AT THE FAIR
TDM 014: A DAY AT THE FAIR |
00. Arrival![]() 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. If you don’t manage to get away from them quickly enough, they may even usher you toward the Laid Bare Spa, where new arrivals will be offered free massages, a sauna, hairstyling, and their clothing may come up permanently missing. But you will be given a complimentary towel to leave with if needed! Feel free to explore the Island, though there isn’t much to see beyond what arrivals before you have helped to rebuild. 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 place to live in the now, whether a rundown apartment in the City, a tent on the beach, a bed in the barracks, or your own space at the House of Worship. Your inventory will be found a day later, wrapped up haphazardly and delivered to each person's makeshift home. I. HAY FEVER![]() A new mode of transportation has made an appearance! From one end of the fairgrounds to the other, and even sometimes off the beaten path and into the wilds, robot-horse-drawn hay wagons shake, rattle, and roll. And, of course, what are hay wagons great for? Anyone fancy a roll in the hay? Anyone who is taking a hay ride will see their A5 card flash - and they will be given the option to trade one square for the vehicles square. (New players engaging in this prompt can call it a freebie.) But beware! The wagons roll at all hours of the day and night. At night, the spooks come out to play! Rides will be "haunted" by frightful spooks played by machines and your local Islanders. The 'bots will hire anyone interested to don their favorite slasher costume or ghostly garb. After all, everyone knows that fear and adrenaline are related to attraction, right? Just another thoughtful service provided by your generous benefactors. II. Acute Beef Poisoning![]() How about an eating contest? Multiple competitions are held throughout the fair: hot dogs, hot dogs, pies -- just use your imagination! Of course, there's always the chance that you've been recruited to be "eaten"... So sit back and enjoy the ride. For those of you with an exhibitionist streak, all contests are held in front of an audience. Be careful, ye who eat here, because the pies in particular have been known to have the following effects (with a two-hour duration):
III. BRODEO![]() Last but not least, try the mechanical contraptions of various sizes - equipped with equipment of various sizes as well! The objective of this game is to last as long as you can. Thirteen Hand Sam is the smallest of the mechanical horses. It has no attachments, but instead vibrates until the rider orgasms. Mechanic Mike is the second mechanical horse. With a modest six-inch dildo, it bucks its rider around until orgasm. For those who like a real challenge, the mechanical bull -- the Bonine -- is a two-person contraption that straps each rider in with their own dildo. They sit face-to-face on the thrashing machine, within touching range, able to encourage each other to come (and to lose) more quickly. Ride like you've never ridden before, or comfort someone in the aftermath of a job well done. N A V I G A T I O N |
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He snaps his fan open and fans himself as they walk, raising his brow at what his soulmate was telling him. The last time they'd fixed anything up it hadn't been Zishu to do most of it.
"How much would need to be fixed, A-Xu?"
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But keeps walking, leading the way to one building he recalls passing earlier. "This one doesn't seem to bad, Lao Wen. I don't think it'll take you too long to fix." Because the aim is for a place they can make as cold as possible.
"Unless you're tired, of course. Then it'll take longer."
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Those eyes look towards the building in question," How much of the inside did you explore?" As for being tired, he gives Zishu a bit of a look.
"What are you going to be doing during that time, A-Xu?"
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"The roof seems sturdy, there is a strange power source that I think runs the machines and brings light and cool air inside." Dutiful report. "Mostly it's sweeping and mopping. Maybe new paint and freshen the air up."
No major repairs, at least. Really, he's surprised this one hasn't been moved into already!
"But no furniture, so we'll need a bed." He hums, ignoring being asked what he'll be doing for the moment. "And the bathtub might need mended." He knows how well his soulmate loves his baths!
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"Where is this strange power source?" That was something that he wanted to see for himself. If it could provide them with what they needed then they would be fine. He'd find ways around it if it didn't. "Do we even have what we need to do so?" Or is he making those items, he will if he has to.
He's noticed that Zishu didn't answer him and he shakes his head, trying not to laugh," A-Xu." He's clearly amused. "It won't take long, as long as we have what is needed."
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He steps inside and flicks a switch beside the door, showing the lights overhead turn on in the small house. It's a bit dirty, really, with debris strewn here and there. But it has potential until they get what they need for more. "I haven't found the source or figured out how it works."
As for what they need, and that exclamation, he grins and takes a moment to step in to steal a kiss to soothe. "I'll get what we need if you want to start organizing things in here. I still have some money." Another kiss...just because.
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Kexing kisses him back and gives a hum, snapping his fan shut. "You should do that then." It would give him time to figure a few other things out. Another kiss and he shoos his soulmate out the door.
"Go on, A-Xu. It'll be quicker that way."
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"I'll try not to have too much fun while out."
Though he'll definitely be doing more information gathering as he gets what they need. If he's having his soulmate do the harder tasks, it's only right he do a fair bit of the rest.
He'll return after about an hour with cleaning materials in a bucket, a broom and mop.
"A bed will be delivered later, Lao Wen." As if he could carry it himself - he probably could, he just didn't feel like it.
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"Make sure that you don't, A-Xu."
He doesn't want to have to harm someone if his soulmate decides to have a bit too much fun while he's here, in this place. So, while Zishu is gathering what they need he'll gather the debris and get it out of the place.
There's progress made by the time his soulmate returns, though he gives a hum at the mention of the bed being delivered. By who? He doesn't know. Could they trust whoever it was?
"I assume you found the water and not just this power source here, A-Xu?"
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"Hm?" He blinks, but then nods as Kexing's discovery makes sense. "Did you find the source of either?"
Zishu glances around at the progress made, not surprised. His Kexing works fast!
"I heard a few things while I was out. Mostly involving these...bracelets. We can send messages through them, they keep track of funds," so his soulmate can't lose his wallet again. "And something to do with a...card of sexual acts that can be exchanged for things from home."
Somehow he doubts they'll have trouble with filling slots.
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"I'm not entirely sure where the source of either are," he tells him. He does, however, show his soulmate where the pipes were, under the sink. "I'm not sure we can follow that." It's possible that the place is a little cooler, due to the overhead fan.
He moves over to kiss him," So, it keeps track of everything?" No, they wouldn't have any problems filling in those slots. It would be nice to gain things from home.
"There is a statue in town. Stay away from it, A-Xu, unless you want it to bare you before the world."
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"No, but it does make things easier." As for the slightly cooler air, his Lao Wen works fast, as he knew he would.
He reaches up to twirl a lock of his soulmate's beautiful white hair around fingers as the other warns him away from a statue and what it does, a brow raising before a frown crosses his face.
"I saw a monstrosity of one, but didn't approach." Now he definitely won't!
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There's a soft smile at the fingers in his hair, despite the frown that crosses his A-Xu's lips. He's not entirely sure how many statues are in town, but he's glad that Zishu went nowhere near it.
"Scorpion's here. Don't make any trouble, A-Xu."
More a warning than anything else. After all, he was the reason that he, himself, found out about the statue that divested people of their clothing.
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Zishu lets himself linger, threading his fingers through the hair that proves his soulmate's love - as if he'd doubted it, with all they've been through. It's enough to help mollify him...until Scorpion is mentioned.
That answered his unasked question of how his soulmate had found out about the statue's effect. "No promises if he touches you."
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Kexing leans into Zishu and reaches to take his free hand, threading their fingers together. The words, however, are ones that he expected the moment he mentioned Scorpion. Words that get a soft smile out of him.
"A-Xu, he won't touch me. If he tries, I have my fan." He wasn't afraid to use his war fan if it was truly needed.
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Zishu gladly lets their fingers entwine, leaning comfortably back against him. He releases his hold on white hair to wrap that arm around his soulmate's waist, holding him close as he listens to the reassurance and promise of what Kexing would do if Scorpion tried anything with him.
That soft smile has him roll his eyes a little, but it tugs a smile from him too before he leans in for a lingering kiss.
"Good."
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The lingering kiss, for the moment, shuts him up and he deepens it. That's not to say that after the kiss he doesn't nip Zishu's bottom lip.
"You worry too much, A-Xu. No one will touch me if they know what's best for them."
If not for something that he, himself, would do to them then something that his soulmate would do to them.
"Or, maybe," he teases with a laugh,"- you should tell the world who I belong to, A-Xu."
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As for that teasing suggestion...Zishu's grin widens and he lets their noses nudge together.
"I can make it clear that you belong to someone. A collar, perhaps? Or..." he turns his head to nip down his soulmate's neck to pay pointed attention to just above where Kexing's robes cover.
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He's not above introducing someone to his fan if it comes down to it. If he doesn't have his fan with him then his hands work just as well. They were good fighters and it would show in how they handled the situation.
The nose nudges were nice but he tilts his head a bit when those lips find his throat, a soft laugh escaping him," If I wear a collar, A-Xu, then you'll have to wear one too."
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Zishu grins as his soulmate lifts his head out of the way with that lovely laugh and sucks hard enough to make sure a mark will be left behind. Then kisses it softly as if in apology.
"Find a collar you want me to wear, and I will." If his silly Lao Wen thinks that would deter him...Kexing isn't the only one of them that can get jealous or possessive.
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Even if those lessons happen to be getting their asses kicked for doing things that they shouldn't. Though, he wasn't concerned about that. Why concern himself for something that hasn't happened yet?
He knows that a mark will be left on his throat, not that he minds. If anything it gets a contented sound out of the man. Then again, he likes the soft kiss after it.
"We'll have to find a place to find the collars, then. We'll pick out a matching set."
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But he's more interested in giving his soulmate his attention.
Zishu chuckles, content to remain leaning against his soulmate. He smiles against Kexing's neck at that sound and nuzzles the mark. "I passed one place that was selling...clothes. If you could call them that. It might have suitable collars."
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At this rate? The place wasn't bound to get done, but that was alright. A good majority of it had been before Zishu got back from getting the supplies that were needed. S, he will gladly soak up the attention.
"We'll have to check it out then. Though, you have me curious now." Clothes that weren't exactly clothes. That was interesting all on its own.
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Zishu hasn't forgotten there's still work to do. But for the moment, he'd rather pay attention to his lover for a moment longer. And so he does! He grins at the curiosity and gives that tempting neck another loving nip.
"I'll show you tomorrow."
Then gives his soulmate one more tighter squeeze before letting go.
"Alright. I got what you asked for, Lao Wen. There's still work to do to get this place better suited for us."
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He gives a laugh when his soulmate nips his neck again. Kexing doesn't mind the marks that it will leave. He does, however, raise a brow when he's reminded that there's still work to do. Yes, he knows this.
"And what will you be doing in the mean time, A-Xu?"
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