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SOMETHING STEAMY

This log is open to everyone and doubles as a "Character Intro" for new characters who were just accepted this round. As a reminder, new characters are welcome to carry over their TDM threads backdated to the last week of October (25-31) so that they're not really "new" if players wish to do so! Starting fresh is also acceptable.

I. REVEREIN HOTPOT

With the temperatures cooling down, some locals have decided to throw a huge hotpot party along the riverbank for no real reason other than to try and cook up some good food and meet new faces. While participating restaurants and farmers are happy to provide some surplus ingredients, others are welcome to bring their own. There are plenty of grills and pots to go around, but with so many people and…unique ingredients coming in, there's bound to be a little chaos. (Thanks to Mich for the idea!)

A. Hunt for the "Legendary" Ingredient. To spice things up, a challenge has been posted before the day of the party for those who want to add some unique flavor to the meal.

Golden Truffles. There are special truffles found deep in the swamps hidden within the Wildlands that are said to taste so divine that just a small bite would make one feel as if they are floating to heaven. No it's not poisonous!! While not exactly rare in number, they are notoriously hard to find and require special pigs to sniff and dig them out. Some truffle hunters have agreed to let anyone daring to look for the truffles to borrow said pigs for the hunt. However, they can be ornery and will only cooperate if you sing a happy song to them. The swamps themselves can be filled with some mild dangers, but the pigs should guide you. Probably.
Mandragora Leaves. There is a marked field where the mandragora have taken residence. They will give up their leaves if asked nicely, but if too rough or without showing respect, they will scream and attack instead. Even then you have to take care in clipping the leaves.
Rainbow Speckled Eggs. Some wild hens that live out in the Wildlands lay rainbow speckled eggs at this time of year and they are huge! Can't miss them. They are duds and won't hatch, so they are perfect for eating. The hens themselves won't mind them taken, but the roosters that guard them are a different story. Get past them and collect the egg!

B. Food Thieves. Attracted by the delicious smell and it being time to start gathering for the winter, a few critters and even some small fae try to sneak in and snatch a few pieces for themselves. Squirrels and chipmunks in particular like to swipe any chestnuts some people are trying to roast, and the birds are diving in for any free morsel. There are a few ways to handle this, from chasing them off to trying to create a designated "food try" for the animals to take to avoid them bothering everyone else.

C. Communal Pot Surprise. While there are smaller, individual pots available for more private use, there is a larger pot that suspiciously looks like a cauldron set near the center where anyone can dump in whatever ingredient they desire—even inedible items—and produce questionable yet somehow edible results. Here are some various effects that occur:

Anything green: Chances of turning into a frog—25%. The remaining chance is just having one's hair turn green.
Sour fruit: Everything will taste like lemons for ten minutes. No amount of sugar will help until it wears off.
Candy: Everything will taste super sweet for ten minutes and 50% chance of getting a sugar rush.
Alcohol: TIME TO SING A RAUNCHY SONG WITH GREAT FERVOR but think of the children or don't.
Inedible Objects: Why would anyone throw a shoe or sock in there—the soup will turn black and empty itself so now everyone has to start over.

This is not an exhaustive list or this prompt would go on forever—so feel free to come up with other effects with whatever item your character tosses in!

D. General Mingling. There are plenty of tables and places to sit, so grab some ingredients, find a spot, and start cooking! Just remember to share and greet everyone around! Be mindful of the pots and grills as well as they can be sensitive to emotions. Get too animated and the water or fire might shoot up in temperature. But dreamotion could also help enrich flavors, so everyone is encouraged to play around. There will also be a few spicy and garnish noodle dragons flying around to help season things. Just make sure they don't get too overzealous.

II. DRAGON ISLAND

The Hot Air Balloon Station set just outside some open fields beyond town are bustling with activity as the Dragon Island (name pending) has finally opened its borders and allow outside visitors to come in and visit the island. Its main attraction of course is the hot springs resort, "Draken Springs," where everyone has received a one time free voucher to test its amenities. There are other places guests can visit near the hot springs, and by helping the nearby towns and villages, favorability will increase as well as earn extra vouchers for the hot springs. For more details on the island in general, refer to the Mod Notes.

A. Dragon Riders. There's already a task written up on the Dream Board from farmers requesting help for harvest, but there is another request to help deal with some aggressive animals that have scared off some livestock and then corral the ones that have gotten loose. The beasts are a tough, armored, armadillo-like bear whose hide is resistant to dragon flame and can be tough to fight. Dreamotion works better to strengthen physical and magical attacks. The young adolescents are giving non-dragons the privilege of riding on their backs to fly around to help first find and deal with the bears, and then herd the livestock back to their respective farms and ranches.

B. Dragon Nursery. One of the neighboring villages is taking care of many of the new hatchlings that were recovered from the previous "raid" on Reverein. Despite a month passing, some dragons are still trying to figure out who the parents are, and there is a strong suspicion that some of the eggs were never originally from the island at all, leaving many orphaned. The dragons have a very strong communal instinct when it comes to raising their young, so some have been adopted but others are still waiting to be taken as arrangements are still being made. Thus in the meantime, help is requested to do one simple task: play and help feed the young hatchlings. They are basically toddlers so it might be quite the challenge for those unprepared, especially as their own magic is still wild and out of control. Calm dreamotion will help as well as using opposing elements to help balance the magic.

C. Hot Springs: Testing the Waters. Everyone has a chance to grab a towel and test both the indoor and outdoor public springs. For more private rooms, they will need to pay up as the voucher only covers the public springs. But they will still be provided with complimentary drinks, snacks, towels, and use of the showers to clean up before and after using the springs. As for whether it's mixed, separated, covered, or bare it all…well hopefully visitors are able to decipher the signs. There are also the saunas, just be mindful of how hot it can get.

D. Hot Springs: Special Snacks. There are some unique foods that the town and resort offers for anyone to try that can be only found on the island.

Dragon's breath peppers are hot, but these won't kill anyone (the dragons are too considerate for that). This particular species is safe to consume but as the name implies, will give one fiery breath for a while. Anyone who had the kebabs from the festival might recall a similar effect.
A spiked fruit that suspiciously looks like durian has a notable stench that will carry for quite a ways, but anyone daring enough to get past it will find the fruit sweet and seeds edible once boiled and the skin peeled away. It even has a bit of a rejuvenating effect.
Dragon fruits are a nice palette cleanser especially with yogurt or ice cream. Anyone who eats it will be able to relax more easily.

E. Hot Springs: Recreation Room. There is a sizeable recreational room where any guest is free to relax and lounge in. They offer a small snack bar, some board and card games, yoga mats, billiards table, and a ping pong table. The ping pong table in particular is set a little ways from the rest as the competition can get a little heated—literally. They even had to erect magical barriers to prevent wildly charged balls from hitting others outside of the containment area.

F. Hot Springs: Peeping Toms. Even the hot springs on Dragon Island are vulnerable to unsavory characters. Although rare, there are some unwelcome guests who try to peep into the springs, and while there are security personnel and magic devices that try to catch them, some still manage to sneak in. Especially the monkeys. Descending from the higher peaks, most wild monkeys use the other pools outside of the resort for their own use, but some are attracted to the food and other amenities and make their way into the resort pools instead. Some of them are respectful and can make for great bathing company. But others are clearly not and need to be kicked out without remorse. So whether it's an uninvited or unruly guest, or a wild monkey, if caught in the act either report or feel free to handle it. Remember, even if thrown off the mountain, they will not fall to their doom, and in this case will be caught by the magic security devices.

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[The water was its own kind of relaxing, and Blitz practically melted into it. Damn, he was always pretty tense, even that massage hadn't worked out all the tension he held - but this bath was pampering as hell.]

I can think of a few cherries on top I'd pick, but this is definitely up there. Feels pretty friggin great.

[That got a small chuckle, glancing over to look at him.]

Oh? What else could you want? I'm sorry that they didn't have horse back riding.

YEAH! You read my mind exactly! Riding off into the sunset, tilting a good cowboy hat, that'd be so fucking cool.

[He laughed, having a hard time imagining Stolas having as much fun riding or racing a horse as Via had.]

Even if this isn't badass, it's definitely nice. No complaints here from me!

[Stolas mentally slap himself before he let 'oh there was going to be a different kind of riding that could happen tonight~ And Blitz was the horse' slip passed his horny mouth. No, calm yourself. Taking a deep breath, Stolas scoots closer to the imp to rest his head on Blitzø’s shoulder.]

Well speaking for myself, you can't beat nice food, a beautiful view, and perfect company.

[Oh. What? Cuddling? Blitz blinks in surprise, confused, but... well. Ok. Just don't fuck this up, Blitz. Whatever you were doing he was happy with you so just don't fuck it up.]

S'long as you're relaxing...

[Ok that was probably fine, right? Blitz grabbed the booze bottle with his free arm, in case Stolas wanted any.]

[Blitzø wasn't pulling away from the shoulder lean. Yes, operation 'cuddle time' was a success. Taking his eyes away from the stunning view, Stolas glanced down to stare at the imp's hand through the clear water. Should... should he risk an attempt to hold it?

No no no...

He didn't want to spoil the moment by being too clingy. However, he spotted the bottle of alcohol and not wanting to move the owl raised a claw out of the water as magic swirled between his fingers. The azure aura engulfed a small tray that sat peacefully on rim of the spring, levitating it over to them. It was specifically designed to be used as a floating platform to place things on while relaxing in the warmth of the bath.]

What about you? It's not just about how I feel.

[Everyone always bitched at him when he talked about what he felt, or he'd say shit and people would be miserable. It was hard to force down the urge to lie or to deflect. He couldn't be honest, right...?]

Uh. I'm. Okay? I'm fine. This is kinda nice.

Just okay? Is there anything I can do to make things better?

[Ah fuck it. Stolas decided to go for it after all, scooting in closer as a hand snaked down Blitzø’s left arm. Taking his hand with his, the Geotia intertwined their claws.]

[Despite the impulse to shirk away and protect himself, to get away from getting close enough to get hurt, Blitzø let their claws mingle. It... did feel really nice. Every time this feeling happened, something nasty would come and ruin it.

Fuck it, he better ruin it himself.]

Uh. Yeah, actually... I got something to get off my chest.

[O-oh? Did he now? That could be very good, or something he was silently dreading. Either way he tried to keep his insecurities from showing in his voice.]

You've listened to me all day. What's on your mind?

[He gave Stolas' hand a small squeeze, almost to comfort himself more, before withdrawing so he could fidget with his own fingers. Anything.]

So. About Ozzie's. I owe you a real apology.

[He almost lets the pause hang, but the urge to get this over with has him scramble to speak again.]

It's-- I did something really shitty. I was trying to get in to stake it out and I couldn't get in solo, they had that whole date requirement, whatever-- and instead of telling you I just fucking called you and dragged you into it. That was really, really shitty of me. So I'm sorry. I should've just gotten you in on what I was doing in the first place.

[At first when the imp pulled his hand away, Stolas thought he had fucked up. He knew the hand holding was too much. But those inner voices were silenced as Blitzø began to speak. He wanted to... apologize? The prince shifted to sit up to stare back at him in disbelief. As he listened, his eyes dropped slightly. Hearing his explanation of that night... he always had a feeling that it wasn't a real date. He was just so excited at the time that he turned a blind eye to it. But it took a lot of courage for Blitzø to say he was sorry.... He wasn't the only one who needed to make amends.

After the imp said his piece, the Goetic Prince sat there quiet for a moment, thinking.]

That's very big of you to say that. I've... had my suspicions that you didn't call me out to be with me that night. I was so excited about it being my first ever date that I ignored your strange behavior... I like spending time with you.

[The smile one his face fades as images of their selfies flashed in his mind. In every single photo he had of them, Blitzø looked so miserable. Being dragged along with his selfish whims...~~Like now? Oh shit...~~

The owl sighs, raising a hand out of the water to flatten his feathers on his head.]

I appreciate your apology. But I too have to ask for forgiveness from you as well. How I acted at Ozzie's was also regretful. Dante told me that I hurt you with my inaction. I should have said something when they turned on you. They were airing out both our dirty laundry and I was ashamed at myself. I didn't want you to see me that way so I hide... I didn't think of how you might interpret my behavior. If that hurt you I'm sorry. I am not embarrassed of you. If I was, would I be seen in public walking hand-in-hand with an imp? Would I be here now? I don't care what you are. I like you, Blitz.

He told you that, huh... he's fuckin' nosy, isn't he?

[Blitzø muttered, feeling dizzy. Stolas had seen through him at Ozzie's too, but still was trying, wasn't he.

"I like you, Blitz."

That shit was always scary. But damn, did he want it so, so badly.]

If you like me after all that shit I pulled, then... yeah. I don't know. I wouldn't, if I were you, looking at me.

[But he's never liked himself.]

I'm, uh... I'm kind of a shithead, sometimes. But if you like that anyway, then I... can try and trust you, when you say that you like me. You heard all that shit about me, it's pretty obvious why my list of exes is so long.

[Suddenly it dawned on the over grown owl what exactly he had just said at the end of his heartfelt rant. Oh wait- shit- fuck! Did he just admit his feelings? Cue internal screaming of panic and embarrassment. I-its not that he had been shy about how he felt, its just... putting it in words was terrifying.

And... Blitzø wasn't halfway across town after he accidently let that four letter word slip. This... this was a good thing, yes? Okay, you got this. Don't forget to breathe. Leaning forward, Stolas bends over to rest on is hands to offer the imp a gentle smile.]

Blitz... I'm far from perfect myself. I like you, faults and all. While it was shocking to hear that you dated a popstar, I don't believe a word she said. You reciprocate plenty~ [A hand searched for Blitzø's knee under the water.] You're too critical of yourself. You're charming and bullheaded with a great sense of humor. How many imps do you know who actually own a business? Its an impressive feat, Blitz.

[Shit, Stolas is gonna make him cry. His face contorts, probably not reading right, fuck-- he squished his cheeks with his free hand, pretending it was the hot water making him as flushed and light-headed and not how much he was kinda freaking out about his feelings.]

W-well, yeah, you're... ok, to blow my whole non-horny-compliments load at once, you're fucking interesting and I know I can call you and you'll back me up. Which is so fucking wild given the whole book thing. You give a shit and that is just...

[Gestures!!]

Okay, that's enough feelings all at once, I gotta shut up.

[Don't be horny, don't be horny. But fuck him, he wanted to kiss Blitzø so badly right now. With all these emotions swirling around and them clearing the air between them, this usually where people start making out, right? Or that's what his stories told him. Fuck, someone pinch him. Stolas was on Cloud Nine right now.

When Blitzø gestures, he couldn't help but chuckle. Right, enough feelings for now. He'll take 'interesting'.]

Then how about we open up that bottle of sake you brought and watch the sun set?

Edited 2022-12-01 04:04 (UTC)

HaAH, yeah, let's get shit-faced and goof off.

[Phew!! He did it!! Now Dante couldn't beat his ass for fucking up. Because that's definitely what was motivating him, definitely - or maybe that's all he needed to reassure himself.]

If you wanna, after all this, I'll even let ya top again and resist biting those drumsticks to get you mewling.

[Give him that fucking sake cup he's gottA CHUG IT]

[With another swirl of blue magic, the cups came floating over to land softly on the little tray in the water. Pouring Blitzø a cup before himself, he passed it to him with a snort.]

Well you know I always enjoy you blowing out my back. However Blitz... I have nothing to offer you here. If you wish to snap my spine in two where I won't be able to walk, that will be your choice. Not because of some obligation from some silly deal.

Yeah, well, maybe I'm inviting you to show me the business, shake things up a little.

[He'll gratefully take that booze, finishing it in a single gulp like he was at a frat party.]

I like the idea of taking turns.

[Excuse the owl a moment as he suddenly chokes on the sake. Did he have to spring that idea mid sip? He wanted him to top? L-like him just being on top or was he suggesting him to take the dominate role? Cause he certainly lack the equipment for... a total role reversal. Unless they had toys. Did this place even have toys? I mean, it was totally down to try different things if he was.

Oh god, he was thinking too much. Say something!

Collecting himself, Stolas leans in closer giving Blitzø the eyes.]

What ever you say, Boss~ What position do you want me to take?

[Stolas choking on his sake weirdly was a huge relief, and washed a lot of anxiety away for Blitzø. This tone, he was more familiar with, this, he could do right. Coyly, he trailed his fingers up Stolas' upper arm, feeling the feathers and those skinny limbs.]

I wanna feel what daddy's big, pretty hands feel like when they're all over me.

[What was that sound? Oh yes, that would be the distinct noose of Stolas’ last shred of resistance snapping. Sorry not sorry Dante, he was sinning tonight. At least the owl could say he tried, but he was so powerless against the imp. A switch flipped in the Goetia's brain and his demeanor shifted giving Blitzø a half lidded gaze. Pouring both of them a new glass of sake, Stolas mounts the little demon's lap with his thighs firmly planted on either side of imp.]

Oh I think something can be arranged~ [Sips the cup in his hand as the other found its way to Blitzø’s chest, a talon mapping out the border of his white scar.] I have a few magic tricks you haven't seen that you might like~ So let's drink and see where the night task us, hm?

[Sorry Stella, daddy isn't coming home tonight.... He should message her.]

And don't you worry your fluffy little head, I'm gonna return the favor and spoil you tenfold right after.

[You know what? A little more sake to sip, then he's getting a kiss in. It was getting hot in here in ways other than the bath water, and that was looking pretty fun.]

Wonder how long I can drag out the pleasure without letting you orgasm. Your legs are gonna be completely jelly by the time I'm done.

[With that simple little kiss, it sealed the imp's fate. Oh yeah, the poor demon's hips were going to be grounded into dust that evening. Long after Blitzø had pulled away, Stolas kept the tip of his bill close.]

Sounds like a challenge, Blitz~ That is if you can move after I'm done with you.

[Downing the rest of his drink, the Goetic Prince moved in for the kill and planted a heated kiss square on the imp's lips as his arms wrapped around his neck... Was the water getting hotter? Hm... Nope, the spring was definitely getting broiling hot as the owl's dreammotions were leaking out around him.]

[Oh hell yeah, he'll tangle up in that kiss. Way way easier to be horny than to be accountable, he already apologized, he deserved a break! After a few moments of heated contact and smooching, Blitz broke off only to grab at one of the snack boxes, seeking out the spicy pepper.]

You lil' lovable freak, let's get your skin extra flush in every way, yeah?

[He'll gnosh on that thing before eagerly pulling Stolas into the kiss, adding an extra meaning to a "heated kiss" as he rolled the deliciously fruity but painfully spicy pepper between their mouths.]

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Spice warning for lurkers?

definite spice warning 🔥🔥🔥 esp bc blitz is an absolute weirdo