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TEST DRIVE MEME #29

Arrival
"Judgement has come upon you. God has deemed you worthy of Hell. But don't worry, it can still be undone," comes a soothing voice that echoes all around you. The voice promises comfort, hope even.

It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.

It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.

And so you do.

Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, but only a second.

Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.

Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.

The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"

Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."

On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.

After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."

They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.

The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.

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Stand Your Ground
The chill in the air is still hanging in there, biting into skin as the fog from God's divine punishment begins to fade, and with it, the twisted monsters and hallucinations that it brought in. Hallucinations stop (but may not be forgotten), injuries from tortures are healed (but again, may leave their imprint anyway), and everyone starts to slowly filter back into Penance proper. The animals are brought back to the stables and the spiders return to their nests they made within the hotel (and out, thanks to the kind sinners who helped relocate them!)

So do try not to worry if you see chihuahua sized spiders hanging around everywhere. They are quite docile! And a lot of sinners and demons seem to want to adopt the little guys as pets.

Lilith is still sporting injuries from the previous event, but she's dressed sharp and professional again, reassuring everyone that they did the best they could and it's time for a break while they wait for Lucifer's grand return to Hell. Something remains haunted in her eyes, however...

Ah, well, don't worry about it, new arrivals! It likely means nothing. Times have just been hard as of late.

Lucifer is still nowhere in sight, but Lilith announces it's time for a proper celebration as a reward for everyone's perseverance and aiding others lately. And look... it just happens to be close to that mortal holiday, Halloween!

Despite the husk of a community the fog revealed, Penance is once again decorated and vibrant in no time. Halloween decorations litter the streets and the hotel, as well as neighboring establishments. There are caramel apples being passed out freely throughout the hotel, as well as cider and other candies that inspire good moods.

Everyone seems very eager to just forget the last punishment ever even happened... sinners and demons alike. Whispers around the community show plainly that everyone is worried, hushed murmurs of God and big plans on the horizon making the rounds, but... best to not even pay attention to that. Especially any talk of Barbas possibly returning that are on the tongues of the demons who look worn out and exhausted at the mere thought. It's just simple paranoia, surely.

Now, instead get ready for the festivities!

Everyone will receive an invitation on their devices to go to the pumpkin patch within the community. It's hard to miss with its creepy scarecrows that seem to almost follow those who enter and the mischievous little demons that like to sneak up and try to smash all the pumpkins... there's also a new addition to it! A few concession stands just outside the patch, as well as what looks to be a corn maze.

Not just any corn maze either, but a spooky, haunted one that sinners will be encouraged to participate in, if they so choose! There are tons of props and costumes for all those willing to frighten their fellow sinners as they make the trek through the maze! Jump out and spook a friend or put on a performance that's truly spine-chilling!

Once inside, sinners will find themselves chased (good-naturedly) by demons and others dressed in over the top Halloween costumes ranging from creepy dolls to axe murderers to cartoonish Lucifers. For once, while creepy in parts, it really does feel like a traditional haunted attraction, done in good will for a bit of fun. No actual torture will be happening this time around!

Now, what's in the center of the maze? Well, a party of course. A Halloween bash awaits those who make it to the center of the maze that not only includes costumes, many versions of the song Monster Mash, but party drugs and alcohol galore... all with a Halloween twist. Drugs come wrapped up like little candies, and drinks are all candy flavored for the most part.

But that's not all! The succubi are out in full force, in skimpy mad scientist uniforms and test tube drinks they're handing out to all who would dare! These drinks, they'll warn, will cause some... interesting side-effects. These include:

Red - may cause a surge of possessiveness towards people or items that may be unexpectedly strong. How dare they look at anyone else? Or what nerve, that guy touching what is obviously yours.
Blue - may cause a surge of courage and bravery, giving the sinner the nerve to do something they may not normally do.
Green - may make the drinker feel more truthful and unable to tell a lie. What an uncomfortable predicament to be in when someone asks if their costume flatters them or not...
Black - may cause physical transformations of the monstrous variety. Tentacles or demonic features, even animal features. Oh my!
Pink - may cause other physical transformations, which may include sex or age swapping.
Orange - may cause one to feel inferior or superior to those around them. They may be inclined to let others know just how good they are, or shrink away to hide while they deal with the deep shame of their existence.
All effects may last anywhere from a couple hours to a full day, so it's recommended that all sinners use caution when testing these out! Additionally, multiple drinks may be consumed for a double whammy of effects for the truly adventurous.

It should also be noted that the succubi and incubi have also claimed a patch of the corn maze all their own. Venturing in, sinners will be hit with overwhelming aphrodisiacs that may include heat-like effects. More information can be found in the Follow Me Down prompt!

When it comes time for the party to wind down, guests will have to (perhaps drunkenly) navigate their way back to the pumpkin patch. It will be dark out by this point, an eerie mist in the air that hopefully won't bring back too many bad memories for some...

There won't be time to reminisce when the scarecrows seem to be quite alive and may move eerily closer every time a sinner's eyes stray away or even blink. Some may begin to downright chase sinners and demons alike right back to their homes. It's probably just a fun little Halloween prank, so don't worry about it! Like so many other odd things happening lately...

Those who aren't interested in braving a pumpkin patch or corn maze may instead opt to visit the local movie theatre for a horror movie marathon with what may contain familiar favorites as well as some very traumatizing cinema clearly meant for demonic kind. These may leave certain sinners with nightmares for a few days... or they may find them oddly enjoyable, if they're already beginning to show demonic traits. Whatever the case, at least there's limitless caramel corn on offer!

Additionally, at Helluva Cup, there's also a lot of baked treats being offered up in an expansive display... one that Bean, the hell rat is even dressed up for! Sporting a little bat costume for the festivities, he's placed as a centerpiece in the middle of the table of treats. Be careful of the very real biting that may happen for trying to take food the rat has deemed his! Also be careful, there will be consequences should anyone try to hurt the owner's beloved pet (and possible rewards for anyone who stands up for the little guy in the form of special drinks or a heartfelt thanks). It's probably for the best to just ignore the filthy rodent and steal food when you can... the treats do seem to inspire a good mood, so sinners may be encouraged to overindulge a little bit! Or a lot. They're so good, it's like they're addictive.

Helluva cup isn't responsible if anyone eats until they get sick, of course...


Reach Up High
The local demons have a unique take on trick or treat this round! While they want to give their favorite mortal sinners something of a break, they all know full and well God has to be appeased and the wary get very few breaks!

So they will be selecting sinners at random and insisting they go from room to room knocking on doors. Their task? To offer to give a treat or give a hand. Don't worry! In this case, no actual hands will be given (unless you're into that sort of thing...), but they will have to help a fellow sinner or demon with a task of their choosing. This can range from something as mild as cleaning the toilet to finding a pet lost in the chaos of all that's happened lately, to cooking them a meal, it doesn't particularly matter! Your only limitations would be your imagination!

If the person at the door chooses a treat, sinners may have to get inventive about what they offer. Treats may come in the form of treating someone to unexpected entertainment or a talent you possess, or to just be exceptionally delightful. Of course, if a sinner wants to offer an item on their person or less... innocent treats, they are free to do so as well.

To deny anyone's offer means that the sinner has failed and a sin will not be taken from their list.


Follow Me Down
WARNINGS: humiliation, public sex, a/b/o themes, potential dub-con

As mentioned, the incubi and succubi have carved out a little section of the corn maze all their own. Just off to the side of the main event, those who venture in will be treated to overwhelming aphrodisiacs hanging in the air like a very sweet perfume, more risque performances and costumes, and areas where plush cushions have been laid out for... other activities.

The succubi are still serving their drinks, but there are also decadent chocolates for the taking, as well as a chocolate fountain surrounded by fresh fruits for dipping.

There's been a makeshift stage made for an impromptu costume contest where sinners and demons can cheer for sexiest costume or encourage the removal of said outfit. There's also a helpful collection of risque costumes available for those who want to slip out of their boring old zombie or mummy look! You never know when that costume may start to influence your behavior at this sort of party, so you may want to adopt the least bitey costume there is...

Additionally, especially those who took the transformation potions, may begin to experience signs of heat or rut. They will begin to want to breed uncontrollably, and may adopt certain characteristics of either alpha or omega.

Alpha traits include enhanced aggression, the urge to claim or dominate those they want to breed with, uncontrollable sexual urges, and the ability to smell when someone close by is in heat. It may also include the ability to knot a partner, but not always. Omega traits include the need to be bred, increased body heat that may be uncomfortably intense, potential slickness as the body prepares for the experience, and the urge to present oneself to a suitable partner.Like alphas, omegas can smell a proper partner close by. The intense urge to be claimed or marked may also be present.

Both parties will experience reduced recovery time and increased stamina.

These urges will last until mating has been completed (it may take several rounds) or until the next morning, whichever comes first.

Those who aren't influenced by those urges will still find plenty of ways to have a fun time if they so choose, however! No need to fret. There's still drinking, dancing, and plenty of adult entertainment to be had.

[While pregnancy of the traditional kind isn't possible in Penance, there may be an upcoming opportunity to participate in a body horror and pregnancy-related twist coming up. As a current or future player, if you're interested in this, please include your name here with which role you participated in this prompt with, as well as your partner's name. Remember, omegas will be the ones experiencing the potential pregnancy, no matter their gender!]


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minuteofangle: (044)

[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-28 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Nah.

[ Flippant. He laughs again, low and a little smoother this time. Daring a reaction. ]

Don't think so.
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-28 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[There is still a part of his mind telling him to walk away, leave this situation. It's clearly not worth it. This man isn't going to change his ways.

But there is courage soaring through his veins that pushes him towards the confrontation and so he steps further into the mans space.]


Pick it up.
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-28 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh. Closing the distance, huh? Gabe just laughs, low and sharp. ]

Fucking make me, then.
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-28 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't want to fight you. [No matter how much he is pushing his patience.

He stays close, reaching out a hand to place on his shoulder.]
I'm not asking you to care. Just to clean it up.
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-29 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah, no. They're not doing that. The moment that Gabe's touched is the moment that he lashes out, and aims a blow right for the fucker's throat. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-29 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Perhaps he should have guessed that touching him would invite violence. Perhaps he had guessed, the odd courage soaring through him making him reckless.

But as Gabe lashed out he moved, Suzaku is fast and a blow to the throat is a threat serious enough for his eyes to flash red, Geass taking over. A dodge and then he reaches out to grab that arm, to pull Gabe forward while he still has momentum on his side.
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-30 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, fuck him. Why does every goddamn person he meets around here have superpowers? Gabe hisses, staggering forward, but - even when he's stupid drunk - he's still got some measure of grace. He manages to keep his feet under him. And he laughs. ]

That how you're gonna play it?

[ Good. He ducks low and goes for a leg sweep. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-30 08:25 am (UTC)(link)
[This time there is no flash of red in his eyes, a leg sweep isn't something that impeded the order of live that controlled him. He still dodges though, jumping backwards to avoid the sweep. It seemed Gabe had the skills to back up his words though and that only made the recklessness that was driving Suzaku sing.

He launched forwards again, this time to try and knock the man off balance.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-30 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah. Fucker's fast. Gabe just laughs again, because he's fast too. Not like the captain was, not like Missy, but he gets along.

He doesn't reach for the knife up his sleeve. That doesn't feel right. But he shifts his weight, bracing, and tries to slam his shoulder into the fucker's diaphragm.

Yeah. Suck on that. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-31 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
[That one connects. Perhaps because Suzaku is not trying to hurt Gabe or perhaps because he's been drinking. But the shoulder conects and he is knocked backwards, air leaving his lungs.

He doesn't give up though, barely pausing enough time to recover from the blow he rushed forwards again, this time twisting in a kick, aimed high at Gabe's chest.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-31 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The kick catches him straight on, knocking the air from his lungs. And this time, it knocks him back onto his ass. Pathetic. Gabe snarls, twisting on the ground. ]

Oh. You wanna fucking go?

[ They can go. He just barrels forward, bouncing to his feet just long enough to slam into the fucker who's standing in front of him. Make that fucker regret it. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-10-31 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[The man bounces up and throws himself at Suzaku so quickly Suzaku went sprawling to the ground.

He moved as fast as he could though, to try and grapple with the man and get the upper hand, trying to grab the other man and twist him round to pin him.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-10-31 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Problem is, Gabe's drunk as fuck. And that might not make him any gentler, but it dulls his reaction speed.

Shit.

He jerks forward and slams his forehead into Suzaku's ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-01 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Pain burst through him as Gabe's head hit him own, making him stagger, losing his grip on the other man.

Again though he doesn't pause to recover, vision still blurred from the blow he launches himself at the man again, once again his aim is to pin, to restrain and not to hurt.]


Stop fighting me.
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-01 11:25 am (UTC)(link)
Get fucked.

[ Gabe’s not the greatest grappler, but he’s scrappy. And utterly unafraid to play dirty.

Case in point. He surges forward yet again and goes for a knee to the groin. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-01 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[He twists, avoiding the knee to the groin though it does connect with his side, painfully. He tries to twist the man again, to try and pin him once more.

It would perhaps be easier just to punch him but even drunk he is still in control enough to not want to hurt him.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-02 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, fuck. This time, Gabe ends up on his back. Pinned.

Fun.

He bares his teeth. ]


What, motherfucker? What?
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-02 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[He shifts slightly, to make sure he has him pinned firmly. Hands holding the man's arms down even as he bared his teeth.]

You didn't need to make this so difficult.
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-03 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Difficult.

[ Not the first time he’s been called that. Not even the first time under these circumstances. Gabe just laughs, low and sharp. ]

Motherfucker. You’re the one who had to say something.
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-03 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
You are the one who endangered others.

[His face is very stern as he stares down at him, still holding him pinned. He's not really sure where to go from here, if the man is still not going to clean up his mess.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-03 10:57 am (UTC)(link)
Please. We’re in Hell. Or did you forget that shit?

[ It never swings gentle. And Gabe jerks forward, doing his level best to headbutt the fucked pinning him down. The angle isn’t great but he’s determined. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-06 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
No. [How could he forget? They were in hell. That didn't mean they had to act like the sinners the demons thought of them as.

He sees the man move and tries to dodge, it would have been easy enough if he wasn't also trying not to keep the man pinned at the same time.

Pain blossomed through him as his head cracked back.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-06 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, that smarted, didn't it? Gabe laughs, the sound bursting out of him. Almost manic. He surges forward, taking advantage of the momentum to try and flip them. ]

Too late, motherfucker.

[ This is happening. ]
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2021-11-07 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[The world lurches and by the time he realises what is happening their situation has been reversed and he is pinned, the man on top of him.

He struggles, fighting back to try and throw the other man off. He stays calm, deliberate, pushing aside the pain for now.]
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[personal profile] minuteofangle 2021-11-09 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ Turns out, sometimes being drunk and reckless actually works to his advantage in a fight. People don't expect you to go batshit crazy. And he isn't there yet - not quite - but Gabe's always had two things going for him: he's completely unafraid to get bloody, and he commits.

Gabe bares his teeth and aims a blow down. And then another. ]

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