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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.
.
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:
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!]
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions.
And without further ado: Welcome to our new TDM for the November 1st app round! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in! This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
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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.
.
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.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.
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.
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!]
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions.
And without further ado: Welcome to our new TDM for the November 1st app round! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in! This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
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[The movie is indeed boring, even for a child, so Pegasus babbles throughout, his voice getting progressively quieter as his boredom grows.]
I actually used to ask my father for a sibling. You know, someone to watch Funny Rabbit with, and play with when the guards weren't around to indulge me. They were never very good at it when they did agree to play with me.
[There's a chase scene, which is incredibly overacted, and Pegasus only watches it for a few minutes before continuing to murmur.]
Naturally, father would awkwardly brush me off any time I asked for a brother or sister, and Santa never did deliver the birds and bees father apparently needed to acquire one - he really did not explain baby creation well - so I was deprived of the sibling experience.
[He takes a sip of his drink and glances up at the screen again, and there's still nothing of interest happening. As scary movies go, it's gory, but otherwise too poorly acted to feel anything but tame.
After a while, he starts talking again, drawing a glare from a nearby demon, but they look away when they realise they're glaring at a child.]
The movie production quality down here is just awful, isn't it? I think I saw the microphone in one scene.
[He sighs, eats some more popcorn, and some time later, it's back to babbling, though his voice is practically a whisper now.]
Oh. Gross. The gore is really gratuitous... do you think that's real? It looks realistic.
[He closes his eyes against it, which had begun to droop anyway. What is it, one in the morning? Two? Three? There is a reason children go to bed early, and he's feeling it now, that creeping fatigue. He can't bring himself to open them again even after the sound of the slaughter ends.]
Mmm, I wonder if... I wonder... [Whatever he wonders, he doesn't manage to speak, his voice trailing into a yawn. A few minutes later, he's fast asleep, legs curled beneath himself and head pillowed on Seto's arm.]
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and alright, fine. he's big brothering the kid. so sue him. he's way too fond of children to stifle his protective instincts so he doesn't even try.
surprisingly enough, he manages to fall fast asleep. one arm stays around pegasus, just in case, but he's able to relax enough to get some much needed shut-eye. a theater attendant shakes him awake once the movie ends and only then does he nudge pegasus on the shoulder. no more free rides for you, young sir. time to get up and get going.]
C'mon. You gotta go back, that was the deal.
[damn brat was way too cute for his own good. he hates how much it softens him up.]
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That wasn't even a good movie. [Another yawn.] ...But I suppose it is time I went back.
[He wipes his eyes on the back of a hand and grabs his drink, then extends his bucket of popcorn to Seto, since he doesn't want it to go to waste.]
Can I sleep in your room? Please?
[He asks so very, very sweetly, looking up at Seto with big, blue, sleepy eyes, really laying it on thick. This is a rare opportunity. He wants as much affection as Seto will let him soak up.]
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You wouldn't know a good movie if it hit you in the snout.
[yes, that was another way of calling him a dumb horse. he was just nicer about it this time.
seto declines the popcorn and hands it off to a passing demon. it was a habit he picked up as a child: never, ever waste food, because you never, ever know when your next meal might come. the slop they served at the orphanage didn't really count, although arguably he didn't eat much better back home. and that was when he remembered to eat at all.
those big blue eyes don't seem to make much impact as he just shakes his head.]
Absolutely not. You might look ten, but you're several years my senior, remember?
[as if pegasus ever let him forget. sleazy old man.]
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Hey! That's mine!
[Damn these tiny, tiny arms. He can't grab it back, and the demon just walks off with it while having a good laugh at him. He'll have to request another one on the way out.
He frowns at the answer. Seto's goodwill had to run out eventually, but he's still disappointed.]
So you're conveniently remembering I'm your senior now? Maybe you could remember to address me like a senior on occasion. I did run a wildly successful business for seven years. [He slurps on coke between sentences, which probably doesn't help his case about deserving respect.
After another yawn, he wipes his eyes some more and ambles for the exit.]
So, yes, I suppose that's a fair point. The hotel isn't far. I can head back on my own, and you can rejoin the party you dragged me away from while I sleep in my big, cold bed. Alone.
[Is he sulking? Yes.]
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You're the one with the gray hair, not me.
[walked right into that one, yes you did. and the next one.]
Okay, old man. I'll make sure to pay my respects from now on.
[but now that he's acting like such a twerp, he feels a lot less guilty about grabbing him by the ear and tugging it a little too hard. he got bullied at the orphanage and did plenty of bullying right back. and as an adult. especially as an adult. maybe even more as an adult.]
And no, no, no. I'm walking you back. 'cause I'm such a gentleman and you deserve door-to-door service.
[just not to his door. pretty big difference there.]
rest in piss Seto
You are not. Not once have you been a gentleman, ever, in your entire life.
[Now to do something really unbecoming, his stupid kid-brain momentarily overwhelming his good sense:]
Help! Help! This strange man is being mean to me!
[It was intended to embarrass Seto, but, surprisingly, a big, burly demon turns at his cries and approaches with shoulders squared- perhaps they'd been a parent in life? Those fists look like they could knock a head off, but Pegasus is... reasonably sure Seto will be fine. Probably. Maybe.
He doesn't linger to watch the ensuing fight, hurrying out of the theatre to order his popcorn and flee before Seto can get appropriately mad at him for his shenanigans. He's definitely not tired now.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnHmskwqCCQ
What the fu—
[oh god. that demon looked like all kinds of trouble. and not the kind of trouble he could readily handle.
so yep, running, definitely going to run. this was fine, everything was fine, fine fine fine. pegasus has plenty of time to kill at the concession stand and gain himself a nice lead while mr. tall dark and deadly tries to kill poor seto. he's able to ditch him but he's pretty much out of breath by the time he catches up with pegasus. and he will catch up.
because oh yes. he's not getting off the hook that easy. big brother's on the warpath now.]
GET BACK HERE, YOU LITTLE SHIT.
[get back here so he can fucking mckill you himself.]
Perfect
Absolutely not!
[Pros of being a kid: he can run a whole lot longer before getting tired, even if he doesn't cover a lot of ground, and he ducks and weaves around people with far more ease than he would were he his usual height.
But Seto is still catching up to him. Those long legs just cover too much ground for what few advantages Pegasus has to be of any use.
Luckily, the hotel isn't far, so he manages to get inside before Seto and scramble behind an industrial-sized laundry hamper, peering over the top to - hopefully - watch Seto run right up the stairs instead of lingering in the foyer.]
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the cons of being a kid, fleeing from seto kaiba: you don't run fast enough. this was a guy who flew planes, jumped out of helicopters and zipped around on jetpacks for the sake of making a grand entrance or even just for fun because fuck you, he's richer than god, he can do whatever he wants with his money. money which he also fleeces from kids.
seto throws the hotel doors open in his fury. and he stops to swivel his head around because nice try, shitlet, he has plenty of experience with just this sort of game.]
Like that'll work.
[well, he hasn't found him yet. but it's a little like that kitchen scene from jurassic park: he's got a velociraptor hot on his tail, ready to rip him to shreds.]
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The moment Seto has his back to him, investigating a part of the foyer reasonably far from Pegasus, he rises from his hiding spot and starts to creep toward the stairs, keeping one eye on Seto- and then he breaks into a run upon Seto turning enough to see him, ripping up the stairs. Hard to say if he'll reach the top before Seto reaches him, but his luck being what it is, probably not.]
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on the other hand: pretty sure even trying to pick the little rascal up would risk bodily injury. which he was totally willing to inflict upon pegasus the adult, and likely would later, but not so much on pegasus the child. though there was a serious argument to be made that he was a child no matter what body he happened to inhabit at the time.
so he sighs and ultimately sees this stupid game through to the end. here comes grumpy big bro seto, hauling his tired ass up the stairs.]
I will bust your door down if you slam it in my face, you actual toddler.
[well. looks like he's getting his wish. he's getting tucked the fuck in.]
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Since Seto does seem to have calmed down, he's slightly less worried about being subjected to some sort of cruel and unusual punishment for getting Seto assaulted. Like being held upside down and shaken until he says sorry, which seems like something a bully would do.
He barely manages to reach his room before Seto reaches him, and he smiles nervously and folds his hands behind his back like a good, polite little boy.]
Glad to see you kept all your teeth.
[Mmm, probably not a good start.]
You know, I believe Gandhi once said forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.
[And not a good continuation. Not great at thinking on his feet as a ten year old, is he?]
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pegasus gets a swat upside the head once seto reaches him, but there's not exactly a whole lot of force behind it. just a whole lot of annoyance. that seems to be about the extent of punishment he'll suffer, at least for now. he's a bully but he's not about to fault a manchild for acting like a manchild. it just encourages the behavior.]
Just so we're clear: I've thrown a child exactly your size several feet into the air. Onto a moving blimp. And then I hopped on that blimp.
[humblebrag, thy name is seto. he oh so graciously invites himself in, clearly try to pawn him off as quickly as possible.]
Stay here. Stay put. And go the fuck to bed.
[oops. said the naughty word in front of the manchild. his mistake.]
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Seto's soft spot for children strikes again.]
Good for you?
[The mention of the blimp was unnecessary, but OKAY. Seto has impressive biceps and could fling Pegasus across a room. Got it.
There's no pyjamas he'd be able to wear without drowning in them, so Pegasus toes off his shoes and crawls into bed with his clothes still on. After that chase, he's not tired anymore; just bursting with adrenaline, actually, and he wants to grab himself something to drink from the bar and perhaps read or play poker until he's tired again... but he's not about to announce his plans, least Seto lock him in here. So he draws the blanket up to his chin and looks expectantly at Seto.]
I'll see you in the morning. Or afternoon, probably. [He closes his eyes.] After sleeping alone and cold in the dark in hell because you're a mean, mean man who refused me access to your bed. [Just getting in one more whinge before they part.] Goodnight, Seto.
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before he departs, he lingers at the doorway, expression unreadable.]
Is this what you want from me?
[he sounds slightly uncertain. and he recognizes that was kind of vague, so he adds:]
Are we all warm and fuzzy now? Is that where we're at?
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We've never been warm and fuzzy, and this is a temporary thing. I just wanted to play pretend for a while.
[Rolling onto his side, he tugs the blanket so high up that it covers his face, like he's hiding from the boogieman. Or relationship troubles. Either one.]
But playtime's over. Sleep well, Seto.
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so he just nods quietly and takes his leave. he's feeling more than a little uneasy, because he knows pegasus won't stay put and he won't be able to babysit or protect him should he run off too far. but he trusts that if he lands himself in serious trouble, he knows how to ask for help. and how funny that he would be the one to rush and rescue him.
don't get hurt, he hopes to himself. and maybe it's the slightest bit warm and fuzzy.]