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TEST DRIVE MEME #34

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, And it seems to linger for a long time. There is nothing at all. It must be lonely. But it won’t be forever.

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
"Rise and shine, darling!" Lucifer's voice booms within everyone's minds one fine morning, and sinners will almost feel how infectious his good mood is. And what does he not have to feel good about? They've rescued sinners from Mammon's latest antics and now they can hopefully move on with their lives, without any further interference. "Those who have been here for a while will know that the annual Carnival is well on its way. This time, I would like to assure all of you that I have taken every utmost precaution to ensure it's a good event for everyone from beginning to end!"

"Regardless of what my father would like to see, I would like to reward all of you for standing at my side. All of you havedisplayed astounding bravery and care for your fellow sinners and demons alike. This deserves a reward in my book. So no torture, no pain, no zoos to be forced into... just a bit of fun and games. This time, the clowns have been told to mind their manners!"!

Some of the sinners who have been here since the beginning may feel their stomachs clench in fear at the mere thought of a carnival, but the atmosphere is... happy. Demons are being far kinder than they have been in the past, approaching with kinder requests to help. Some may get a little rough around the edges, may shove or criticize or look like they want to hit, but be patient! Hell is all they really know and those old habits die hard at times! They got the spirit at least...

To show their thanks, they're bringing out cans of Speed Energy again (can you guess the secret ingredient?) that will have sinners absolutely buzzing to help. Decorations need to be placed, rides need to be set, tables for vendors and games. It seems like the beginning of some sort of tunnel of love is being put together by Lilith and the sex demons...

Lucifer is even walking around personally supervising and checking in on sinners with enthusiam and warmth. There may be an air of nervousness about him -- he is technically disobeying God and they still haven't found Emmanuel, but he's putting on a brave face at least!

For those who'd rather opt out of manual labor, some of the succubi have set up lemonade stands. They're offering cups for kisses - and don't worry! They're inviting sinners to join in the fun and take over some of the stands!

There's also some late Spring Cleaning going on around the hotel and guests will find boxes of items left outside to rummage through that may include newer clothes, games, and other sources of entertainment. There may even be the odd weapon or two! Staff will not say no if anyone wants to give them a bit of a and with the cleaning and dusting either... it seems the large spiders have come back in to try to spin their webs and stay. Don't worry! Even though they may rival a chihuahua, these guys tend to be docile and friendly. Be careful you don't accidentally adopt a pet!




Reach Up High
WARNINGS: blood, torture

"My dear guests!" Lucifer greets as sinners are led to a room with two seats and a table in between. They then will be made to sit by two burly demon escorts.

"What I am asking of you is rather simple... pick a sin from your contract, any sin, and explain how you got to that point. Simple enough, yes? Perhaps gaining a better understanding of what made you sin in the first place will clear a path into avoiding situations like this in the future, as well as form that all too important human connection that I'm told some of you are desperately needing. Please don't try to get out of it... I really would rather not punish you.".

And true to his word, so long as sinners comply and share what made them perform a sin on their list, they'll be let go. If, after five minutes, nothing has been shared, a headache will begin. The pain will gradually increase until it floods the body. Nosebleeds may begin to happen, so will bleeding out the ears or eyes. Eventually, a sinner may even lose a sense for a 24 hour period.

Is it really worth potentially going blind just to get out of a little bit of talking? Come now...

(Effects should begin 5 comments in and gradually worsen until sinners either give in or start to lose one of their senses. After this, they'll be released from the room regardless whether they complied or not)


Follow Me Down

Prompt I
WARNINGS: Potentials for sex, aphrodisiacs, non/dub-con, etc.

Club Penance has decided to don a new theme for the night! The theme is lingerie. The staff now wear more modest lingerie reminiscent of the '50s. Elegant, pretty, tantalizing. Or maybe it's just the aphrodisiacs in the air and food that make one feel that way.

They are also insisting everyone else put on lingerie as well. Don't worry! It's not old fashioned and anything that suites your fancy will be available. Try to skip out? Guests will find it magically appear on them... and possibly not in the theme they'd choose for themselves. If magic fails, the staff or local demons may take it upon themselves to slip it on the poor sinner themselves.

Swinging is an event happening tonight. Put your key from Hotel Penance or Hellburbia into a hat, another sinner draws it out... whoever gets your key will be your lucky partner for the night for any kind of fun! Sinners may find their keys disappearing and appearing in the hat entirely without their knowledge... but staff will be very persistent about follow-through! There will be rooms available for fun in the Club, for those who'd rather not go back to their personal rooms.

Other than that, oddly enough tables have been set up for romantic dinners, private rooms are available for sexual activities (not all of these are vanilla. There are toys and machines and anything else one could want, including costumes or things to suit any fetish). There's also live entertainment in the form of dancing or sexual performances on stages around the club. Volunteers are more than welcome!

For those not partnered up, there's speed dating where demons will lead a prospective partner to your table for a little bit of a chat and a drink. They may not always get your tastes spot on, but hopefully it's entertaining for all involved! if sinners find their drinks seem to have a little extra aphrodisiac added to them, oh well. It was probably an honest mistake.

Those who are attached, either via Casino Styx or through other means may find themselves growing oddly loving or possessive of one another. Jealousy and the urge to claim their partner (even in public) will grow substantially throughout the night. While it may not always result in violence and instead be enthusiastically embraced by both parties, it may also result in the urge to leave marks or claim in darker ways. Collaring their partners, leaving their names, etc. They're yours and don't you want everyone to know that?

Alcohol does flow freely around the club and usual demonic drugs or party drugs are available on demand.


Prompt II
WARNINGS: Alcohol and drug abuse, potential non-con/dub-con

With all the sinners, new and old, the hotel bar will be lit up with activity. Drinks will be readily available, there's food in the kitchens if anyone wants to bother serving it, music will be blaring whenever there's electricity, and overall, there will be an energy to the atmosphere that's absolutely contagious. Even if you aren't typically inclined to linger at these sorts of events there may be be a certain pull to stay and have a bit of fun.

You might not get much of a chance to have that in Hell, after all. One drink won't hurt, right? Nor will one more after that, and after that. Ah, sweet gluttony. Why not have a pastry next? There's some delectable sweets available just a few steps away. More of a meat person? Like things salty? Fear not, it looks like someone graciously brought all sorts of snacks and foodstuffs from the kitchens to the bar as the night progresses. Indulge! You deserve it.

Similar to Club Penance, the bar also has every sort of drug available that might tickle your fancy and some you've never heard of. There's no harm in experimenting, is there? You're already in Hell. The staff will offer to show anyone how to use the drugs or give advice for what to try if you tell them what you want to experience. Shockingly, they won't lie! Their advice is good word its just you might not have been exactly prepared for it.

There's a stage and a karaoke machine for those feeling brave or just wanting to torture people with some sweet, sweet renditions of The Devil Went Down to Georgia.

There are tables set up for all sorts of gambling and various bar games to entertain yourself with. Since currency as most are familiar with it doesn't quite exist down here, most of the demons seem to be accepting bits of your soul or offers to do chores around the hotel. You may also get pulled into a fun game of strip poker against one of your fellow guests for a few succubi that are having a night out.

Relax and enjoy your night. Coming here and facing your sins is the hard part, so surely you deserve to have a little fun.


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holeinwall: (I'm a healthy student)

[personal profile] holeinwall 2022-05-01 09:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...Wow. Way to rain on her parade! ]

You actually want some?

[ Who'd choose that over being destructive?! Pouting, she trudges her way back into the stand. It sure was tempting to steal some of the lemonade from some of the other stands and hand that over... ]

Fiiiine. How do you want it?

[ But how hard can it be to make some, really? Can't she just dump half a lemon and some sugar in a cup of water? ]
holeinwall: (On days like this)

[personal profile] holeinwall 2022-05-01 10:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ A blow torch would definitely be great. ]

I can totally take points! I'm the leader of this mission! [ And she's always the leader no matter what, so don't argue! ] The points prove your worthiness. I'll give you more depending on how good your help is!

[ Says the person who has no idea what the heck she's doing. ]

And I'll answer that question if you can get us close enough to do something. Those jerks know me by sight now.

[ She makes a face at the wood that's been grabbed. ] What's your name and qualifications?

[ Important interview questions, you know. ]
cleptes: ((2))

[personal profile] cleptes 2022-05-01 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh?" An eyebrow goes up at that, her smile shifting into something more playful. "You seemed to like my neediness this morning." Bela places her hands at either side of the booth and leans in towards him, closing the space a little. "Two kisses?" She leans in further. "Three?" Another slight lean in. "Four? Stop me when I'm close."
birdpapi: (→09)

[personal profile] birdpapi 2022-05-01 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
As soon as Ferroc pounces, Mordecai decides that trying not to touch Angel is a pretty useless idea. He doesn't like it, but it's worse if she falls off. This also makes him very happy that he's learned to ride a horse.

While he grips Ferroc's fur with one hand, he puts the other between Angel's shoulder blades, and squeezes his thighs as he tries to follow along with the motions.

Now hopefully she doesn't do something like ... explode. Because, if so, he's jumping off and he'll take the scrapes.
birdpapi: (→03)

[personal profile] birdpapi 2022-05-01 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They can be destructive after, Monica. Plenty of time. He chuckles, stepping over to put his hands on the stand. ]

Just regular lemonade's fine. Never had real lemonade.
madeofscars: (102 // surprised)

arrival?

[personal profile] madeofscars 2022-05-01 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Well. Isn't that a little bit of a deja-vu.

When Bum feels that tap on his arm, his initial response is to flinch, but as he glances back, there's no impending threat. It's just a girl who looks like she's about to fall over or have a panic attack, and he remembers all too well how he'd just sat there on the floor and had an actual breakdown on his first day... and the few kind people who had actually stopped to check on him and help. If he can help anyone else in the same way, he should do that. He just hopes he doesn't inevitably, somehow make it worse.

"I-it's okay. Sure. Um..."

He's not really bigger than her, not by much anyway. Still, he seems to be a bit stronger right now, at least enough to keep her from collapsing as after taking her in he quickly grips her arm to help her steady herself. He seems to avoid looking at her face, though, instead occupying himself with glancing around for anything to sit on -- a couch, or at least a calmer spot on the floor -- so he can carefully steer her toward it.

It's probably a good time for some sort of reassuring small talk, like It's a lot, huh or Did you just get here, but it all feels silly or obvious. Awkward silence it is, at least while one of them hasn't thrown up from stress (yet).
failed_antichrist: AS manga base - Kaori Yuki (Smile like the sun)

[personal profile] failed_antichrist 2022-05-01 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[After everything that's happened, it's been a while since Setsuna was able to run into Lucifer. When he spots him out and about, he waves at him, and has no issue yelling out.]

LUCI! [He runs over throw his arms around Lucifer.]
endofcompliance: (3.0 - Sad Smile)

Arrival

[personal profile] endofcompliance 2022-05-01 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's seen this before, maybe not the uniform, but pre-serum Steve pouring over paperwork, sure. It's just been a very, very long time. Nearly a century. It could almost be a dream, or a memory overlapping Bucky's current world.]

[Bucky has to stop for a moment and stare, close his eyes, then look again before a smile finally breaks over his face. If there can be two different Peters running around, why not Steve?]

[When he's finally composed again, he casually saunters over and takes a seat without seeking permission.]
Mornin', Steve.

[Now, how does he get the younger, smaller one out of Hell?]
endofcompliance: (3.0 - Gentle Smile)

i | stand your ground

[personal profile] endofcompliance 2022-05-01 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky regularly goes through the boxes when he has a moment, or he's not mentally affected by the hotel or club in some fashion. He is so focused, he doesn't realize someone else is down there until he hears a shriek.]

[Quickly, his head shoots up and he moves over, until he sees a cuddly spider, then he gives Velma a weak smile.]


Haven't seen you in a while. I was starting to wonder if you had gone home, but the demon at the front desk said you hadn't.

[He nods his head to the spider.] They're friendly. But I can remove it if it's too much.
endofcompliance: (3.0 - Sunset Smile)

i | stand your ground

[personal profile] endofcompliance 2022-05-01 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky hears a familiar voice ask if he needs a hand, and his head perks up.]

Rogue? [He grins.] I can probably handle this arch by myself, but I'm not going to say no to you.

[It's a fairly heavy entrance arch that says carnival in big light up letters. He's attempting to lift it from the ground up, and not doing poorly, still. Rogue is just a welcome sight.]
sharktrash: (frown // anticipation)

[personal profile] sharktrash 2022-05-01 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
His eyebrows rise slightly at the mention of bandit clans, but really he just looks amused rather than unsettled.

"Sounds like a fun place," he says, only half joking, because while he's not the biggest fan of the idea of tribal bandits consuming the flesh of their enemies, it would also be a welcome respite not to constantly worry about bribing the police or whatever.

He lets his chair drop back on all four legs, resting an elbow on the table and looking just a tad more serious.

"Your choices or lack thereof don't really matter," he explains. "I've seen plenty of people here who haven't even done anything worth jail time. Kinda sucks, but I'm not running the place, so."

He glances at the clock. They've still got a little bit of time, but he'd rather not drag this out more than necessary.

"You want me to start?"
oinkoink: (058)

[personal profile] oinkoink 2022-05-01 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
You were locked up in...the hospital.

[For a month. Or so he thinks. Her eyebrows knit together.]

Do we, um, get sick here? Can dead people get sick?
odaystar: (Washed his hands and sealed his fate)

[personal profile] odaystar 2022-05-01 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Setsuna--

[That is certainly an arm full of angel. It's-- strange how it doesn't feel quite as awkward as it used to.]

How are you, darling?
odaystar: (Is the nature of my game)

Works perfectly!

[personal profile] odaystar 2022-05-01 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"I always have time for those under my care, darling." Lucifer offers up a brief, but warm smile.

"How may I help you?"
failed_antichrist: AS manga base - Kaori Yuki (Cheerful)

[personal profile] failed_antichrist 2022-05-01 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Setsuna's wings fluff up a little.]

Better now that I'm out of that stupid hospital and can talk again.

But what about you? It's just been one thing after another. [He's all smiles as he talks and pulls back from Lucifer, a little.]
odaystar: (Pleased to meet you)

[personal profile] odaystar 2022-05-01 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm-- a bit exhausted, I suppose.

[Worried about Emmanuel, about his sinners, about himself... so many things.]

But I am looking forward to hopefully giving all of you something to enjoy.

[He pauses.]

I am sorry about the hospital. I would have requested Lilith allow Mammon to keep the Club had I known...
failed_antichrist: AS manga base - Kaori Yuki (Soft smile)

[personal profile] failed_antichrist 2022-05-01 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
If you need any help, or wanna talk about it, you can just let me know.

[He understands worrying about brothers, even if Rosiel is...not exactly his brother. Might as well be.]

S'not your fault. But the club's Lilith's. Why should she have to give it up? Why can't Mammon just not be an asshole?

[Always too simplistic.]
egregoroi: (2377748 (23))

[personal profile] egregoroi 2022-05-01 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a good thing she gets that bucket, because closing her eyes, or opening them. Sitting or standing didn't seem to make a difference to how her stomach was churning.

So no soon as it gets there, she grabs it and drags it under her head with a heaving retch of her shoulders as her empty stomach threw up bile. Acrid and burning on her throat. Tears stung her eyes as she shuddered.

"... Sorry."
howmuchtrouble: (28)

text | @bandicoot

[personal profile] howmuchtrouble 2022-05-02 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
Sadly Spotify post-dates the BlackBerry era. I don't remember if they had a music player.
bluecircuit: https://marvelocks.tumblr.com/ (dark)

[personal profile] bluecircuit 2022-05-02 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
"What kinds of sexual games?"

She's not sure she really wants to know but finds herself asking anyway. The bartender slides the drink she ordered over to her, eyeballing the little umbrella sticking out of it. She reaches for the umbrella to pull it out and inspect it in confusion, turning it over with metallic fingers.
backwaterbelle: (037)

[personal profile] backwaterbelle 2022-05-02 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well now you have.

[She notes pleasantly, lips quirking upwards in a smirk. Her eyebrows join shortly thereafter at the manner in which he orders from the demon, even more so when the demon doesn't retaliate.

Also, that's quite a wide net on the whiskey qualifications.

At his comment, her grin grows.
]

Oh those would be for you sugah, not me.
zunge: (save it for another day)

[personal profile] zunge 2022-05-02 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Quite a wide net indeed. Look, he doesn't have much drinking experience and really only cares about the taste. Give him a break.

He pauses, staring dead at that quip.]


...Stockings and garters? With this? Why?

[Sure, she might have said socks, but he interprets it as stockings. Stockings were what are worn with garters.]

Oh. Wait. Do you have a fetish for guys in those?
odaystar: (Is the nature of my game)

[personal profile] odaystar 2022-05-02 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
I just-- want to make some progress, I suppose. At least find Emmanuel.

[He belongs down here, safe, not facing whatever punishment God has for him.]

If only it was so simple... We've got a debt to Mammon.

[He huffs out a laugh.]

Walk with me?
zunge: (when you turned your back on me)

[personal profile] zunge 2022-05-02 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
Are the drugs available only the type you physically consume/inhale, or can they be administered through exposure via other methods? I am specifically curious about whether it would be possible to have something from my character's canon called photo narcotics be an option if it's kept to a small area of effect like a small room (mainly so that it's easy to control exposure and characters/players can avoid if they wish). It is specialized lighting equipment that offers narcotic effects through light exposure. There are details about it in the wiki write-up for Mink's route (beware of descriptions of of drug use and nonconsensual sexual content in the link).
backwaterbelle: 💚backwaterbelle (057)

[personal profile] backwaterbelle 2022-05-02 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Some people have Very Strong Opinions when it came to whiskey, okay.]

Socks an' garters. [She corrects.] It's very Mad Men. Keeps the them from fallin' down.

[His conclusion earns a chuckle and a considering head tilt.]

No fetish for that, but ah've seen men make it look good, surprisingly.

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