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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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[His taste in wine is impeccable, thank you. He drinks so much that he could make a career out of it.
Unfortunately, hell isn't exactly calling out for sommeliers.]
I've also been here less time than you and I've already sampled almost all the wine on offer.
[That's... probably not something to be proud of, but anyway, his words seems to have riled Monika into playing along, which is perfect. He obligingly picks up a glass of rose and one of white and turns to extend them to Monika. They're less intense the reds, if a little less sweet than merlot, and closer to the sparkling white wine she usually enjoys, so she... might like them? Maybe? He has to hold out hope that some of these will hit the mark with her.]
There you go. Don't try drinking both of them at the same time. [He wouldn't put it past Monika to try that to make this experience go faster.
Just in case, he takes her plate of cheeses and crackers and breads and replaces it with one piled with fresh fruit, so she'll have something to wash the taste away with if she doesn't like these ones either.]
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[ If anything, he's begging for her to give him the new nickname of "snooty wino." Or maybe something dumber. She'd just need some more time to think about it.
After getting the new wine selections, she has to stop herself from attempting to do exactly what he warns her not to do. Pursing her lips, she pulls the glasses apart with a subsequent huff. They'd probably taste just as bad when they were mixed together! ]
Joke's on you! I'm taking this seriously!
[ She takes a sip of the pinkish wine, because it looks cute. Her upper lip curls at it, but not as much as with the merlot, so maybe it's a sign of progress? But it's not that great, so she sets it aside and cleanses her palate with some fruit. See? She's a fast learner! Or maybe all the crackers she kept shoveling in were drying her mouth out.
With the white wine, on the other hand, there's a thoughtful pause after drinking a little. It's got a certain something to it she can't place, so she has another taste. ]
...Hmm.
[ She places the glass aside, just so she doesn't seem too interested. He doesn't deserve the satisfaction. ]
That one wasn't so bad, I guess.
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[He'd take her empty compliment with all the enthusiasm of a real compliment, mostly to be annoying.
And she manages to drink the wine without choking on it this time! Good for her! He's proud. He even gives a little clap to acknowledge this achievement.]
So you are! I take it you don't like that one. [He takes the glass from her, downs the remains, and slips it into the trolley. At this rate, he's going to end up drunk before she can finish all thirty, but he's not too fussed about that possibility since he's already dead and therefore can't die from liver failure.
His eyebrows jump when she goes for another sip of the white. Finally, one she... tolerates? That's still the best response he's gotten so far. He plucks that glass out of her hand and sets it on the bedside table, which is now his designated 'victory' area.]
We're making progress. I have a few whites here you can try, though you will have to tackle the reds eventually.
[He grabs three glasses this time, taking care not to squash the lemon garnish on the white wine spritzer as he takes them over to Monika. They range from citrusy to sweet and floral, while the spritzer is... well, it's sparkling water in white wine, so basically champagne. Kind of cheating, but he deserves one easy one.]
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...Especially after that clap. It takes a lot not to huff. ]
You'd think something pink would taste better. And, you know, you don't have to drink the ones I don't finish.
[ She's starting to think he might like whenever she doesn't finish something--God, what is she saying? It's free wine, and he apparently loves all of it. Of course he likes it!
As he starts gathering up new wines to try, she yanks the white wine she didn't finish back over and downs it herself, groaning afterward. It's to keep him in check! Also, maybe if she shows enough interest in the white wines, he won't torture her with "red" ones or whatever.
...And she immediately regrets that choice once he comes at her with three new selections. Her eyes widen a little, though the one with a garnish catches her attention. While her alcohol intelligence is very, very limited, she's learned quickly that drinks with fruity garnishes tend to be the better ones. It's probably no surprise when she sets aside the other two and goes right for the spritzer. ]
Why can't the other ones be this pretty? Jeez.
[ She takes a drink, then her eyebrows go up and she adds in the lemon. In she goes in for another taste, and then...there it goes, it's gone. Go figure she enjoys the one that's most like champagne?
This means the only logical thing to do is to dump the lemon into one of the other glasses of offered wine and see if it improves it! She's trying to make a Riesling better next, even if it seems less bubbly. ]
Ugh! [ A pause. ] Or maybe...? [ Another drink. ] Hrmmm. This one is...
[ Be right back, she's busy sampling from the glass, over and over. ]
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[It's a good thing he had the forethought to label the glasses, or he'd be pretty miffed about her downing the entire glass he'd put aside for later reference. He makes sure that glass goes right back on the bedside table before he delivers the next three selections.
To no ones surprise, she likes the white wine spritzer. Of course. And because he
's a nerdtakes pride in knowing his wines, he jumps right into explaining the difference between that and champagne.]That one was sparkling wine. No surprise that you like it. It's essentially champagne, except for sparkling wine to be permitted the champagne title, it requires producers to adhere to a particular production method and use only certain types of grapes, and it must be bottled within a certain region of Northern France.
[She's already nearly drained her second glass by the time he's finished speaking. Looks like they've got another winner.]
Moscato. I'm not surprised there either.
[They're on a roll! But at this rate, he'll have barely expanded her palate. The wines she's chosen are very close in taste profile.]
And that last one is... a hell original, I believe. There's a hint of pumpkin spice. [Because it's fall, so of course there is. He quite liked it, though he's bound to get tired of pumpkin at some point.]
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Hmm. Interesting! Though you do have to wonder how they manage to get this stuff down here. I wonder if a demon walks into grocery stores in France to get cases of wine? Ahaha...
[ To add to the lack of surprise, her lightweight tendencies are starting to kick in already, making her a little more amenable to the whole situation. Combining gaining knowledge and alcohol can be pretty fun...once enough of the alcohol has been consumed.
She moves on to the fall-flavored selection, takes a sip, then makes a face at the glass after pulling it away. ]
I...
[ Another sip, then another squint at it. It's weird. Unable to decide if she likes that or not, she sets it aside. ]
Do you have any more of the sparkly ones?
[ Of course she was going to ask. Her palate is very happy in this current range! ]
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So yes, he has thought about this. Extensively.]
I do wonder about that. Unfortunately, Lucifer probably isn't going to open a Q&A anytime soon. [He clicks his teeth.] Though even if he was inclined, he seems to be having a rough time of it lately. No time to answer the questions of the common rabble.
[Pumpkin flavouring in wine is an... acquired taste. But it's fall, so it was obligatory.
Instead of going for one of the whites, Pegasus selects a sparkling red wine from among the glasses. It's still sparkling! But she's had four whites in a row, so they need to tackle at least one red before going back to those.]
Everyone likes Lambrusco. [He extends it to her.]
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[ But as the red gets held out to her, the warm fuzzies fade a bit. Ugh. Her palate is displeased! When she was asking for more, clearly she was saying no more of the gross red ones! ]
You know when you say things like that, you're just asking for me to hate it, right?
[ With a small roll of her eyes, she plucks the glass from his hand, frowning at it as if it just threw an insult at her. It's insulting all of her senses as it is. ]
Can't be worse than the other nasty ones, I guess...
[ She drinks some, because she has no choice. Then pauses.
Crap. It's...actually good.
After sneaking another sip, she puts it to the side. ]
Nope, don't like it. Next!
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[He doesn't even want a Lucifer hug, but he's still kind of offended that he hasn't been offered one if he's apparently been going around giving them out.
The alcohol might be getting to him a little as well. He has had a few glasses, courtesy of Monika's pickyness.
And now she's being obstinate. But what teenager isn't, really.]
I hope not. That'll muddle my results. [So she says that, sneaks in another sip of her current drink, and then insists she doesn't like it? Suspicious.
He takes the glass, pretending to place it in the bottom of the cart before just extending her the same one.]
This one's called... [A pause.] Burmacols. [Just ignore the label that says otherwise. He's given her the glass with it facing him, so hopefully she won't notice.] It's similar to the last one, but slightly more tart. Not everyone's favourite, so you definitely won't like it. [Reverse psychology!]
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[ And look at her now! Living large and in charge! ...As well as upsetting the balance between her borrowed humanity and demonhood, but you know. Little details. The room was worth it alone!
After waving off his blather about "results" and blah blah blah, she turns away to move her notebook and pen aside while he does his fake switcheroo. She wants to stretch her legs out now. If she's going to potentially drink more ickiness, she's going to be comfortable for it.
He'd probably have been okay even if she hadn't gotten distracted, though. Her usual observational skills are fading by the minute. ]
Sounds snobby. [ As she lies back against her pillows, she swirls the glass once it's placed in her hand. She's seen someone do that at the bar before, and it seems fittingly snobby. ] Probably your favorite, if you say no one likes it.
[ Snorting at her humor, she has a taste, letting it roll over her tongue to see how much more tart this "Burmacols" supposedly is. To her surprise, it's refreshing. And despite what she said, if people typically didn't like it, that makes it more special. Therefore, she has to like it.
After enthusiastically polishing the rest off, she smirks, putting the glass with the other winners. ]
Guess you don't know me that well, do you? Ha!
[ She will like a red wine, just to annoy him! ]
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He snorts at her humour as well, for an entirely different reason, then leans back to watch her drain the glass with a self-satisfied sort of smile. Well, would you look at that: her tune has changed in the span of like, a minute.
He makes sure to turn the label toward her once she's added it to the win pile, tapping the glass to draw her attention.]
You are a hard one to crack, but I think I'm up to the challenge.
[Then he leans over, giving her hair a muss.]
And you should know by now that I'm partial to all wines. Now-
[Back to the trolley. He selects two more glasses and extends them to Monika, though he suspects they aren't going to get through too many more of these. She's looking a touch inebriated. He did factor that in when preparing the drinks, hence their small size, but he hadn't anticipated her finishing so many of them.
Though, he's not about to stop her; this is supposed to be a treat.]
A red and a white this time. Two more of hell's own.
[He gestures to the red.]
This one tastes like licorice! [And obviously this delights him. The white is sort of rose-y, but that's nothing terribly exciting.]
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Her face falls. The trickery! The lies! The sheer bamboozlement! How dare he!!!
She grumbles loudly once he ruffles up her hair, forcing her sit back up to try to smooth it back into place. Normally, she'd find something like that cute, but not when it's used to mock her!
Okay. It's still kind of cute. But he doesn't need to know! ]
Th-That one doesn't count!
[ She hates it! She wants nothing to do with it!
...She wishes he was handing more of it her way with those next two selections. Ugh.
It's probably no surprise that she's pouting now, since he's been so awfully unfair. Without really thinking on it much, she downs them both like shots, one after the other. While he'd kept his samples small, he probably should've anticipated how much spite-drinking she'd do. And, well, she hadn't really thought before that maybe she should only sip them, even if she liked them. ]
Bad and bad. Nex--
[ She pauses, then her lips smack as she thinks. The rose one's kind of throwing things off, but...licorice? She's never had it before. ]
Wow. That first one really... [ Some laughter bubbles up as the joke comes to her. ] ...gave me a good lick?
[ Get it? Lick? Licorice? Haha!
And this is why her drunk poetry is terrible. ]