TDM017: SYSTEMS UPGRADE

[erkumods]

TDM017: SYSTEMS UPGRADE

Updating environmental system to version 2.69... When you blink your eyes open, it is to the glare of blinding overhead lights and the sight of a pair of glassy mechanical eyes boring into your own. The face above yours moves like liquid mercury, forming an approximation of a figure that you recognize and trust implicitly: a friend, a loved one, a caretaker. Perhaps even a god or a goddess. From its lips fall the patterns of a language that is strange and robotic, and yet familiar to you: Everything is fine. Welcome to the ̶͓̃N̵̼̈ă̷͙m̴̝͋e̵͕͐l̴͔̋e̷̦͘š̴͙s̵̬̚ ̵̝͌I̴͙͐s̵͖̄l̷̞̓à̴͖n̷̺̏d̵̮͠.̶̼̊< Darkness overtakes you once again. In the blackness of your dreamless sleep, you are sure you hear a strange chime. You are conscious of a choice: Yes Y̶o̶u̶ ̸h̵a̸v̸e̵ ̸c̷h̸o̶s̵e̵n̷ ̶w̶i̶s̵e̴l̷y̸.̷ The Augur thanks you for your loyalty. I. Orientation With your support, the Nameless Island will thrive and prosper -- but it may require a little more energy than usual to sustain. Step outside and you will soon see why: the skies are calm, the seas are clear and blue, and the pink sands of the beach have never looked more inviting. Rome wasn't built in a day, but a facsimile of it certainly was. Enjoy new facades for all of the structures in the Nameless City - everything has been retooled, renewed, and restored to be sleek, shiny, and the absolute height of high tech, eco-friendly luxury, with lush greenery and futuristic architecture blending together seamlessly. You have been transported from the hospital directly to your new residence in either the Apartments or in the House of Worship, sparsely furnished with all the basics and some of your belongings. A friend, partner, or stranger may be there with you. This may be your roommate, but this place isn't hurting for space. No robot will stop them from selecting their own room if they wish. The Augur calls everyone to the Loudinus Amphitheater, an outdoor stage nestled among the tropical foliage where 'bots put on a play about the purpose of the island, the Auspicious Acts, and the history of the past year, including the all-too-recent attack on the Augur. The robot sex scenes are numerous and explicit, and you may find yourself watching a horribly butchered version of any of your old encounters. Pick up a free Playbook, a comprehensive list of the dramatis personae with detailed character profiles, and learn a thing or two about your fellow Islanders. No detail is too trivial! (This play will be streamed to all devices to be viewed remotely, and a digital download of the Playbook is also available.) II. With Great Power As a boon for taking on guardianship of the land, characters will find themselves sublimating into the purest form of themselves, embodying a particular trait, quality, or concept to the point where they might as well be revered as its new lawful ruler. That's right: you've become as gods, right down to the development of unique magic powers OR changes to your form which reflect the very core of your being. Enjoy being able to create water, fly with your brand new wings, or even summon geese... among other things. Of course, with semi-phenomenal, nearly-cosmic power comes semi-phenomenal, nearly-cosmic responsibility! After each expenditure of your new powers, you find yourself becoming weaker, hungrier -- but what you're craving isn't food or rest, it's eros energy. The more outrageous your power or transformation, the more your body will crave the completion of an Auspicious Act. Those who do not gather Eros Energy will be driven mad by this lust, until they begin to lose touch with their sense of self - perhaps even some of their most defining memories. If the burden proves too great, these powers or changes may be wished away with a request to the Augur and the exchange of one Act. No You have chosen to exist away from the Augur's wisdom and b̷e̴n̸e̵v̵o̵l̶e̴n̵c̴e̸. Please accept your gracious punishment. Have a p̴l̷e̷a̵s̴a̸n̷t̵ day! III. Dis-Orientation You awake outside of city limits, out of sight and out of mind, but with the looming sight of the bright and shiny Nameless City always on the horizon. What surrounds you is not luxury, but instead drab, run-down buildings and despair. Your orientation, an extravagant and sexually explicit play which describes the purpose and recent history of the Island, is remotely streamed to your device. Watch it if you wish. Meanwhile, there are a few 'bots to be seen among the rubble and rundown buildings that surround you -- but are they friend or foe? Ask them questions about what has happened to you, and they will be vague and evasive. You're inside a simulation, they say, and this is all very temporary while the Augur's systems update. They do have one answer for you: if you want into the Nameless City before that time comes, it will cost you an Auspicious Act... and a visit to the Augur. The 'bots will escort you there, if you wish. These robots are a far cry from the well-oiled machines of the Nameless City, though they're no less helpful. In a rundown shack, a robot bartender dispenses rations and bootleg moonshine. (You can even check out the bathtub it's brewed in!) The liquor is definitely real, and it can definitely strip the rust right off the robots. Whether it's fit for human consumption remains to be seen. Regardless, it's going to give you the night of your life - drinking the stuff may cause a variety of effects, from normal intoxication, to erections lasting more than four hours, to wild hallucinations. IV. It's Morphin' Time Later, the rogue robots bring some scavenged technology: small, pink globes with "PROJECT DAEMON" etched on the side. These globes bond to specific individuals and morph into different creatures based on the emotions that those individuals exhibit: someone feeling brave might find themselves with a bright, roaring lion, while someone scared may find themselves pocketing a small mouse. A singer may find themselves warbling alongside a siren. They shift often and at will, and they are here to help you survive in this landscape. Need someone to help you catch fish, gather firewood, or find you a partner to complete that Auspicious Act? This little critter has your back! These creatures can communicate with everyone in simple language, but you'll soon realize they're not just voicing their own thoughts, but the thoughts of the person they've bonded with. These are temporary creatures who will run out of power by the end of the month, though they can be resurrected with rewards at a later date. Continue V. The Doctor's Back In All of this must be a lot for Islanders to take in and process. A lot of new information, new feelings, and new surroundings to become acquainted with. But they should know they are not alone here. Dr D. Love is still as present as ever to help anyone who may need to work through accepting their new situation. He and his helpers might even be rather insistent on you having a session! Whether you're in the city or out of it, you may suddenly awaken to find yourself sitting in a comfortable chair in the doctor’s newly remodeled office that is tastefully decorated with finely detailed, “hand” painted posters of beings in positions of pleasure. So many positions. Or you may find yourself in the Immersion Room, an equally tastefully decorated room filled with a large, comfortable bed (perfect for group therapy sessions!) and shelves full of toys and other supplies. For the duration of your session, enjoy access to anything one might need to help relieve the stress of their body and mind on their own - or with a partner, who might have been brought here just as unwittingly as you were. The Doctor is there to help you work through your feelings and discomfort if needed, please have no fear. He knows some of you may be resistant to his help, but he’s as cheerful and devoted as ever, to the point of not letting you leave the building until you’ve admitted to whatever feelings you are holding back - not just to him, but also to your therapy buddy. What's the diagnosis? The fact is, you must not be receiving enough pleasure. You are too tense, you need to relax and allow yourself to embrace the carnal nature of this world and what it can provide you. The more you resist, the more the Doctor shall insist. He may even choose to activate your Neural Implant, which all Islanders have been gifted with upon arrival. Said neural implant may cause immediate arousal, sexual attraction to those near you, and even turn various parts of your body into extreme erogenous zones! Once activated, the Implant's effects may kick in at the most random of times. The Doctor knew all you needed was the right motivation. OOC Notes: Welcome to the updated Erku! As this is a setting shift and a re-launch of sorts, this TDM is open to top-levels from both current and prospective players. Feel free to tag around with reckless abandon, and have fun! Whether you are new or old, it is entirely up to you as to whether your character wakes up in the Nameless City or in the ruinous world of the Simulation. Even characters who acted to attack in the Augur in Event 16 may wake up in the City and vice-versa, according to player preference. This simulation is a temporary run and will last for about two weeks (in other words, the duration of the TDM), at which point all characters will wake in their new Nameless City apartments. Even if you choose "No", you may future-date prompts for the City for this time period. For now, previously requested safe havens and residences are not currently accessible. They will be made available again in following Simulations, but 'bots are inclined to leave characters in mystery and suspense about this! Feel free to ask questions below. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● N A V I G A T I O N

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[curriculumachine]

[There's a soft involuntary noise, a mix of protest and surprise, but that's it before Akira obediently takes the fabric in his mouth; taken to wearing t-shirts less often, the sleeves are long and usable. He in no way thought Noiz was going to continue to bite his cock, only 'finish him off' as he'd said. But this is fine too, and there's a tiny shiver that runs down Akira's spine, a renewed spark of anticipation, followed by a slight lingering pulse of disgust at himself for not caring enough in the end to suggest Noiz forgo the teeth.]

[zunge]

[Long sleeves make turning this into a makeshift gag easy. He knots the sleeves in the back, ensuring the gag is now secure in place. Akira can breathe easily through his nose and has plenty of fabric to bite down on to muffle his screams. Noiz plants a quick peck on gagged lips before dropping onto his knees to find Akira's cock and start sucking and biting again. One hand gropes his balls roughly through the fabric, while the other wraps around the base as he works his way toward more painful oral.]

[curriculumachine]

[Despite the gag, Akira still makes his own effort to keep his vocalisations minimal, however long that lasts. He places one hand on Noiz's shoulder, thumb digging into his collarbone a bit; the other goes in his hair, fingers tightly tangling in the short strands. He squirms at the friction from the fabric as Noiz gropes his balls, distracted momentarily from the sucking. Until there's more pressure and teeth. Whines get harder to control, and he lets them escape, his breathing coming short and fast as Noiz continues to go harder. There's a sharp intake of breath through his nose, a strangled noise in his throat, and then a scream begins to build and Akira bites down hard on the gag, knuckles paling as his hold on Noiz's hair tightens harshly. His cock is hard and dripping, throbbing with a fiery radiating pain and fierce arousal. And in this moment, he is present. Nothing else matters.]

[zunge]

[His grip on balls tightens in response to Akira's rougher pull on his hair. Teeth drag along sensitive skin from mid-shaft all the way to just behind Akira's cockhead. He can taste the other male's precum in the back of his throat, a light, salty bitterness that makes him want to spit it out. He releases the bite only to swallow more of him and repeat the process of dragging toward the ridge all over again. Maybe this is a better way to give pain without the screams triggering him. A way to ensure that Akira's particular needs are met without his involuntary noises being too much for Noiz. If there's one thing Noiz understands, it's having particular needs. It is acknowledgment of this knowledge that drove him to insist on finishing what he started.]

[curriculumachine]

[His squirming increases as his cock becomes oversensitised, every bite and scrape of teeth building upon the next for a layered pain that he revels in, lost to it and yet somehow also clearly cognizant. It doesn't take long, and though he tries to hold back and prolong his orgasm, soon Akira's muscles stiffen and he pulls on Noiz's hair; a warning because he's picked up on the fact Noiz doesn't want cum in his mouth; a courtesy Akira generally overlooks given his own desires for it.]

[zunge]

[He's not 100% certain what the tug is for, but just in case it's Akira warning him he's close, Noiz pulls his mouth off the cock and leans out of the line of fire. His fingers deftly finish him off, nails digging hard into the shaft as he pulls, tugs and strokes.]

[curriculumachine]

[The sharp sting of Noiz's nails running along his shaft sends Akira over the edge, a loud whining yelp breaking forth as he comes. It's powerful and has him biting on his shirt again as he rides it out.]

[zunge]

[Time to watch him spurt his release to completion, jerking him off the whole way till no more comes out. Only once Akira seems to be done does he let go and stand up, hands reaching to undo the makeshift gag.]

[curriculumachine]

[After the gag is removed, Akira slowly licks his lips. His face is flushed, and not entirely from physical exertion. He starts to say something, but all that comes out is a soft moan, as the bites and bruises and scratches on his cock still pulse and send heat to his abdomen. It's hard to look Noiz in the eye, so he doesn't, even though this is something he wants to express. His fingers twitch as he tucks himself back into his pants, and he makes another attempt at voicing what he wants to say.]

... Thank you.

[It's too low and soft and the words run together once they're finally out.]

[zunge]

[Avoiding eye contact? That makes two of them. Once he has the shirt untied he averts his gaze as well. The thank you takes him by surprise, confusing the everloving daylights out of him. Akira doesn't seem the type to thank someone verbally much or at all. But what is he even thanking him for? He frowns, chewing at his lip, and lets out a murmur of acknowledgment.]

Mm.

[Instead of giving more of a response he just... hands him his shirt back. Then he turns to leave and get the hell out of dodge.]

[curriculumachine]

[It's not that he doesn't expect a reaction like this, and Akira takes the shirt without any further comment. He waits until Noiz is out of the studio and his footsteps on the stairs fade before he puts it on, random patches of soaked up saliva cold against his skin.

Things continue to be complicated.]