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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.

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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.

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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):

Meat - A simple aphro pie; a character finds themselves craving a very different kind of meat.
Apple - Temporary amnesia befalls those who've tried the apple pie. The effects can be as great as forgetting your entire identity or as minor as forgetting what you've had for breakfast.
Cherry - Look upon the very face of innocence! All guile falls away from this character, making it impossible for them to lie.
Strawberry - The compulsion to follow orders may be strong sometimes, but the strawberry pie comes with the compulsion to give orders instead.
Blueberry - Oh no! You're looking a bit... off-color? The blueberry pie turns a character's skin blue for the next two hours.

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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.

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N A V I G A T I O N

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Perhaps if he were someone else the pinching and teasing would bother him. It only had a little, at first. Things changed after they'd gotten to know each other better. Or, perhaps, after he'd stalked him.

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?"

Zishu widens his eyes a little at his soulmate, as if shocked by the question. "As much or as little as needed."

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."

Kexing does not look amused, in the least. The man walking by his side should be grateful, and glad, that the ghost king loves him as much as he does. Especially when he knows, for a fact, that his A-Xu will be lounging while he's busy doing whatever is needed.

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?"

Zishu is. He knows he's lucky to have this man's love and devotion. If he'd doubted it, the fact Kexing has white hair now would be all he needed to remember.

"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!

Kexing had been willing, even now, to give everything up for the man by his side. If they had to go through it again then he would do it again. He would give up his own life for his soulmate.

"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."

Just as Zishu would gladly give his own life for Kexing again and again and again. Finding a way to share their energies so they both live...yes. That had been worth it. He'd expel the nails every time if it meant getting revenge for his soulmate then joining him in death. It didn't matter. Only being with his Kexing did.

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.

He steps in beside his soulmate and looks around once the lights overhead turn on. The lights themselves have him looking up for a moment before he focuses on the area in front of them. Perhaps he'd have to figure out where the source came from. Not that it meant anything, not at the moment.

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."

And Kexing can learn all about running water and indoor plumbing! Zishu chuckles at being shooed out after that last kiss and turns to go.

"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.

The first part of dealing with the place is checking it out, finding out that it has running water. Not something that he was expecting. He wonders if Zishu had found that before.

"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?"

And there's his soulmate's jealousy. It makes him smile! But not respond just yet. He saves that for when he returns and sets the bucket of supplies down with an exaggerated sigh and stretch as if exhausted.

"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.

That exaggerated sigh has him raising a brow. It wasn't like Zishu was there helping him clean up the place. The man would make a fuss over such a simple task. If he were to complain about being exhausted then Kexing would merely shake his head.

"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."

Nope, and he likes being lazy! It's not like he doesn't make Kexing's efforts worthwhile. Zishu peers curiously at the pipes he's shown and hums in agreement. The frequent kisses have him amused, but with where they are, and what seems to be expected...he won't say anything. He likes them!

"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!

As the other should! Especially if Kexing is going to be doing all of the work. Then his soulmate should make it worth his while. Not that he's all that worried about that, not when it comes to Zishu.

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.

Kexing won't be left wanting by the time Zishu's done with him for the night, that's for sure~

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."

He would hope not. It would be bad if he was left wanting, but the other wouldn't do that to him.

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.

He'd be a bad husband if he left his beloved wanting! Besides. He likes exploring his Kexing's body.

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."

Both of them would be bad husbands if they left the other wanting, something they'd never do. Explorations are a wonderful thing when it comes to the body.

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."

He's not about to complain about a deeper kiss! Even the nip ends up making him grin and he gives his soulmate's waist a squeeze. "We both know people don't always know what's good for them."

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.

"Yes, we know. That's why we make sure they learn and learn quick."

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."

"Some are unfortunate and slow learners." Not that he's too concerned about those particular people.

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.

"They'll just have to keep up with their lessons then."

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."

Very strict lessons! One can't say they aren't attentive teachers, making sure each lesson is learned and obeyed.

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."

Maybe that was something that they'd have to do there. Teach anyone who wanted to learn how to fight. For now, however, that was neither here nor there.

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.

It could help pass the time! Not that they really need help finding things to do when they have each other.

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."

Not much was needed when they had one another. That's something that would always be the case. As long as they had each other there would be no need for anything else.

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?"

00. Arrival

I. HAY FEVER

II. Acute Beef Poisoning

III. BRODEO

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