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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.
Rules | Taken | Reserves | Applications
Network | Logs | OOC | Memes
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Kaiba leans forward and kisses him and Yugi has no issue returning those thoughtful actions. His eyes flutter closed. Nearly empty cup dropping to the ground, he sighs against his mouth, dreamy and sweet, as one hand curls into his collar and anchors them together. One small ship moored to a bigger one out of necessity during a storm.
His other hand splays over the hand on his face, brushing over knuckles from above while Yugi's face warms Kaiba's hands from below. He has little experience, but as always with Yugi, what he lacks in one respect he makes up for in eagerness - the kiss stays just as soft, just as responsive.
And, of course, it's gentle. As Yugi only knows how to be.]
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he tries to be the more responsible party. yugi has little experience so he doesn't even know where his boundaries lie. he doesn't know what he likes, what he dislikes, beyond vague inclinations. of course he wants to be soft and sweet, but those same rules don't always apply behind closed doors. even if they're technically out in the open here.
he tries to be responsible but he's far from perfect on that front so he winds up losing himself in the moment a little. he slides a hand over the small of his back, drawing him closer when he should be pulling away. yugi may be inexperienced but he's also not an idiot. he knows what happens when two people go at this for too long. they both do.
he goes at it anyway. he kisses a little deeper, a little longer than intended. and he figures yugi might forgive him for it, because if he liked anything, he seemed to like this.]
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He doesn't know what he likes, but that isn't his focus now - he wants to know what other people like, especially the person he's so close to discovering predilections of. Maybe that's the problem, as he presses a little harder into the kiss until they're breathing the same air and until those clever fingers near Kaiba's collar manage to find a sliver of skin to dance across.
That's very likely a problem, that he is more concerned about someone else versus his own wants and limits. Luckily, it doesn't get to that point as somewhere between the lovely contact on his back and the dragon holding him up against the wall it all becomes a lot and Yugi...
... well, he makes a sound. Soft and sweet, just like he tries to be. Pleased. It's a good sound. Except this isn't something he intended at all. And so it surprises him enough to make him gasp and try to take a real breath of air between the two of them without letting go of his prize. Yes, he knows what happens when people go at this for too long, and this could be considered one sign, but... but they're not there yet.
He barely manages to not voice the apology they both know is there. Sorry - for breaking the kiss, for making embarrassing sounds. Instead, he flushes.]
That wasn't supposed to happen.
[Enough to break the kiss, but not enough for them to disconnect completely. Their lips brush against each other as Yugi rushes out an explanation.]
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which was something he knew might happen going into it. yugi was magnanimous to a fault, to the absolute detriment of himself.
yugi breaks off first and kaiba doesn't pursue him. he simply stays still, regarding him evenly.]
What? That you're not supposed to have a sex drive?
[he's an adult, so kaiba treats him like an adult and speaks to him like an adult. and he takes him seriously.]
Because I hate to break it to you, but judging from just now, you probably like men. At least more than a little.
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Maybe it isn't quite as blunt as Kaiba's choice of words, but he's nonetheless more than happy to tell him he agrees.]
Y... yes? I like you. More than a little, if that isn't obvious by now. And I don't have a problem with that.
[Kaiba was definitely a man, so... well, to him, that's more than enough. Somewhere in there was room for Yugi to like men. So what? Of all the issues that could crop up between them, Yugi accepting who he liked would not be one of them. The more important part was what they had been doing, which--]
I liked what we were doing, too.
[In case that wasn't obvious either.]
I'm just not used to it, yet. Feeling that... nice. Getting to be with someone like this. Having the chance to be that close to someone.
[And that's serious too, despite the awkward fumbling steps it takes to get there with his words.]
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So you like me, huh? That's good to know.
[and he liked that kiss. by all accounts, he liked it a lot. it assures him that no boundaries were crossed, no consent violated. yugi was brave, the bravest man he'd ever known, but he was still so very slight. and it was so very easy to hurt him, even if he'd die before doing so. he couldn't even stomach the idea, the mere thought of harming him at all.
kaiba smooths his thumb over cheek one last time and retreats from yugi's space. giving him a chance to breathe, to recover.]
Alright then. Let's stop by the café. We'll do a little more when we get back, okay?
[drawing back, turning away, he teases him over his shoulder:]
Only a little, though. 'cause I know you wanted to.
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[Kaiba's trying to act cute about it, but all Yugi hears when Kaiba speaks is his pulse ringing in his ears even as he tires to catch his breath again. Calming down and speeding up at the same time as he's given space as well as the promise of a repeat performance of something he very much liked. They just have to... have to...
... the café? Right, that was his request, wasn't it? Originally he had wanted to stop by for a sweet treat to end off the evening. Only now he's already keyed up, heart aflutter, and the last thing he needs is more sugar or caffeine in his system along with all the adrenaline still pumping through him.]
... right, the café. Tea would be nice..
[Mostly to himself, as Kaiba uses his long legs to get ahead once again. The huff that follows is definitely meant for Kaiba as he catches up.]
Don't act like I'm the only one that wants to.
[They both do... he thinks. Probably. Maybe. Hopefully. Kaiba would have been the one to back out first if the kiss had been that awful... right?]
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Just tea? What about coffee instead?
[it's so easy to be above it all when you've got a company to run. when you've got money to make, when there's people to harass, harangue, exploit. excuses at the ready why you can't or won't be close to others. but with yugi, it's also easy to leave that behind. so while he's been forced to act like a serious adult, with yugi, things are a little easier.
with yugi, they're just two boys the same age, or nearly so, that like each other a whole lot. and maybe that was more than okay.]
Then you could stay up all night. Y'know... just in case someone decides to visit you.
[but he'll never stop teasing. that much would never, ever change.]
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Someone, huh?
[Yugi doesn't feel very confident teasing back over this kind of thing just yet, but... he has to start trying to find his own way to tease, start trying to keep up so that he can be interesting. So that Kaiba finds him interest. And Yugi's never been accused of leaving banter up in the air before. So, he makes an attempt now, cautious and wading into the deep end all at once.]
Must be a pretty boring someone if I'll need coffee to stay up with them. Any idea who they might be?
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naturally, kaiba can tell that yugi was still feeling his way through this, so to speak. it's a new game and a new game meant new rules. it meant exploring brand new territory and hoping that you didn't bumble through every round, exposing yourself to an opponent. so while he could tell he was nervous, he could also tell he wouldn't be for long.
it was that kind of tenacity that earned him as crown as king, as well as the unyielding respect of seto kaiba.]
Mm, I don't know... maybe they might want to keep you up. Clearly in the pursuit of some foul agenda.
[ahem. not that he'd know anything about that. but hey, if he wants to play, then so does he -- and that would never, ever change either.]
You are pretty cute. So maybe they might want to soak that up for as long as they can.
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That's all it would be, after all. Playing. Yugi already prematurely ended a first kiss this evening; they didn't need a repeat with anything more... urgent.]
Doesn't sound like someone with my best interests at heart. Doesn't sound like someone I would want to spend the evening with.
[And morning, apparently. Yugi looks up again, and while it certainly isn't a pair of bedroom eyes looking up at Kaiba, his eyes are dark and his cheeks are flushed. A little daring and a little desirous and a little embarrassed all on display just for him to see.]
Sounds like they'll have to try very hard to keep my attention.
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kaiba hums, seemingly in thought, though he already knows just what to say. he wants to up the ante, to push yugi just a little bit harder. because if he fell into a comfort zone, he'd never learn anything at all. you can't beat a lion without staring it down first. so he ducks his head, cups a hand around yugi's ear and mutters very purposely into it:]
Sounds like someone wants me to be a major pain in their ass.
[sorry, yugi. he's willing to let the first round slide, but in the end, seto kaiba always plays to win.]
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Yugi jerks away, face flaming. It isn't a total loss - he looks up at Kaiba, makes a long moment of eye contact even with his red, red face. His eyes are focused on him, all defiant and sharp, much like another pair much redder than his. Yugi's mouth is open and clearly wanting to come back with a rejoinder...
But he doesn't have all the pieces, and it shows in the way his expression becomes less belligerent. It isn't even a game metaphor, at this point. Yugi is almost certain Kaiba has the experience to back up what he's saying; Yugi's experience is Kaiba, and they haven't gone very far at all. There's only so much he can bluster through his first time playing this game. When, before Kaiba, he didn't even think it was right for him to have these kinds of thoughts about anyone in particular.]
Sounds like someone thinks I'll make that easy for them, that they won't have to work for it.
[One last shot to keep himself afloat in these treacherous waters. It might be a loss, but at least it isn't a surrender.]
Just... not tonight.
[He knows Kaiba knows that. Kaiba has to know that. Should know that. Yugi doesn't want to disappoint, though, so he makes it crystal clear.]
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Looks like you lost me there, shortstop.
[just as before, kaiba grants yugi his personal space back. though this time, he doesn't walk ahead of him, doesn't try to leave him behind. perhaps it's symbolic on another level, underscoring his commitment to learn and grow together. because he was far from an expert in the contentious arena of intimacy.]
I only meant that you've been a major pain in my ass for as long as I've known you. Seems only fair to hassle you right back.
[and thus he sidesteps the issue entirely. clearly yugi misunderstood him. or at least that was his excuse here.]
Now hurry up and get your coffee or whatever. Romantic as it may be, I'm not spending all night with you.
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It works out though. It means there are no expectations underlying their banter. So even if Yugi is back on losing ground, he doesn't mind it so much. He makes sure to telegraph that by laying his hand on the back of Kaiba's arm on his way into the shop to grab his tea (not coffee, thank you very much). No harm, no foul.
By the time he's out, it's with a warm cup in his hands and his face back to its usual complexion. As if they hadn't been arguing or kissing or teasing each other all evening.]
There, no more pit stops. You can walk me home now. I won't even complain about you taking huge steps on purpose.
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[because it's ten tons of caffeine or bust. why bother drinking anything else?
but fine, no more pit stops. and kaiba somehow refrains from teasing yugi the rest of the way home. and he tries not to think of it that way, tries not to think of any part of hell as home. that suggested a level of comfort with their sentence that he'd rather not acknowledge. but he will acknowledge it feels like a lot less of a burden with yugi.
it feels like if anyone was allowed close to seto kaiba, at least away from home, then it was yugi mutou. call it his divine right as king.
kaiba dutifully leads yugi back up to their suite. and little did he know, it would be one of the last nights he spent there. he enters the suite and invites himself into yugi's room, sitting on the edge of his bed as he had many times before. he smooths over the sheets and smiles at all the rumples. maybe it really was like a second home.]
Alright then. Where's my kiss good night, princess?
[looks like the king just got downgraded to princess. though that might come with its own perks.]
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So of course, Yugi doesn't make a fuss about their positions or attribute any more meaning to the moment other than the fact that they were in Yugi's room taking steps towards another kiss. Only this time it was behind closed doors. For someone like Yugi Mutou, that was quite a lot of meaning on its own.
Just not quite enough to keep his face from scrunching up at the title. Princess? Kaiba could see just what he thought of that name.]
Don't be so impatient. Still a lot of night left for you to go out and do wild things without me.
[Though he doesn't take too much time either, stepping between Kaiba's legs and cautiously looping arms around his shoulders. Like this, they're the same height. No need to bend down or stand on one's toes so they can meet.
Like this, it's easy to lean forward and rest his forehead against Kaiba's so they're close once again.]
I think you're supposed to say "please" when you're asking for something.
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If you said the word, I'd stay all night with you.
[and he seems to mean it. as far as he knew, the celebration would last for days and days. but time with yugi was precious. he butts at his forehead and skims the edge of a horn along his cheek, a telltale sign that he was relaxed and oh so very fond. he even purrs a little, the softest of rumbles in his throat.]
And it doesn't matter what we do. Or don't do.
[kaiba will never love him; he'll never love anyone, outside mokuba. but even so...]
I just want to be with you. For as long as I can.
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It's much, much better than a please could possibly be. Kaiba tells Yugi what he wants, and is incongruously sweet compared to all the teasing from before, and Yugi becomes putty in his hands. Even as he yelps once they're brought even closer to each other, his pupils widen, eyes beginning to go dark. Someone's a sucker for hearing someone else's desires.
They're joined as intimately as they can be without going too far, and Kaiba controls whether Yugi stays upright or falls. It doesn't feel like too much, yet. It feels just right, even if before this night they hadn't even kissed.]
You shouldn't say things like that. It's... dangerous...
[Yugi doesn't seem to mind though, as in the same breath he leans forward for that goodnight kiss that Kaiba wanted. That they both wanted. That want hums across his synapses and into his fingers as they cup the back of Kaiba's neck, his skull, the base of a horn; cradling that very precious mind while he has the chance.]
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for now, though, he just focuses on taking things slow. it was a precarious position, not because it was uncomfortable, but because it could really get out of hand really fast. so once again he's forced to focus on guidance and instruction rather than lose himself entirely, as he otherwise might have liked to do. but as it turns out, he likes this too.
he likes the fingers over his nape, in his hair, on his horn. and he stays still, though no less receptive for it; all that touching has him purring just as much.]
Be careful. I'm sensitive there.
[he gives him a little kiss. then another, then another, soft pecks on his mouth.]
And everywhere... so long as you're involved.
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Yugi had been a little lost in the kiss himself, but those words are enough to pique that boundless curiosity rather than calm it down. Enough so that his mind is only half on the feel of lips against his own and half on any other reactions he might get this evening.
Yugi huffs out a laugh against his mouth.]
See? Dangerous. And you wanted to spend the night.
[Though the way he says dangerous sounds suspiciously like fun. And they both know how much Yugi likes to play.]
Sensitive, but... not in a bad way, right?
[And play he does - an exploring game, as he gives the horn more attention in the form of a firm touch from base to sharp point.]
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[kaiba huffs right back at him. because they both know the shoe was on the other foot now; the greedy CEO could not longer be so choosy about company.
not that he minded this at all. as yugi mutters dangerous kaiba opens his mouth a bit wider, dragging one of his small fingers over the tip of a sharp fang. he nicks it, just a little, no more harshly than a papercut, leaving a thin trail of blood which promptly disappears with a swipe of his tongue. leaning his head back, he advises yugi ever so delicately:]
And that depends on what you mean by bad.
[and well, he was going to find out eventually, so...]
They're erogenous.
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He lets it toss and turn in his mind for the whole moment he has before Kaiba--
Oh. He stops the ministration, flushed and taken aback. Not from that clever tongue poking out, but from the confirmation that this particular touch equated to more than something affectionate.]
No, no, that... isn't bad.
[Sex isn't bad. Feeling amorous isn't wrong. It isn't something Yugi's used to or has any practical experience in with someone else, but as long as everyone was enjoying it and no one was hurt or taken advantage of, then... it's fine. He just feels wholly unequipped to deal with it in a way that... works. He swallows, audible with how close they are.]
But it can wait for another day. I want to wait.
[He explains, apologizes, settles his hand to cup his chin instead and swipe at the corner of his mouth with that one finger welling at the tip. They've gone a hundred steps forward today and he needs a little more time before trying for a hundred and one.]
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Don't worry about it, okay? We can always do as much or as little as you'd like.
[he bends to plant a kiss on yugi's forehead, then turns to leave.]
Whatever we do or don't do... nothing changes. So remember that, shortstop.
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There isn't anything wrong with wanting to stop. Of course he knows that, but it doesn't make that feeling any easier to swallow as he looks on at Kaiba turning away.]
I know.
[Because he does, even if part of him rebels against it.]
Come back soon.
[Because if nothing else, he wants them both to understand that Kaiba can come back whenever he'd like. This isn't a door being closed in his face; this is just breathing room for Yugi, so he can try to push the both of them just a little bit further next time.]
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