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TEST DRIVE MEME #45
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
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
Since Emmanuel managed to get a message through to sinners, the earthquakes have not stopped. While the weather itself seems stable and pleasant, and the structures of Penance are holding steady, the ground repeatedly rumbles. Sinners may wake in the night to the hotel shaking violently, or be in the middle of showers or other errands around the hotel when one of these ill-timed earthquakes strikes. The staff assures sinners that Penance is strong enough to withstand whatever is happening out there, but everyone is visbly tense and worried.
Murmurs among the demons indicate they think this is God's wrath.
In an attempt to keep others focused while Lucifer works hard to locate his younger brother, the demons are requesting that sinners help clean up any messes made by the violent earthquakes, as well as working on the network that is still down. Occasionally, there are flashes from what looks like Lucifer Island or ancient posts from long ago. Some may even notice some of the local demons in their much younger years popping up in old video posts before promptly fading again.
When not working on the network or cleaning up, sinners will be treated to free coffee from Helluvacup with experimental properties. It has a strong, unusual taste to it, but the coffee seems to inspire relaxation and eases anxiety. This may be to the point of sloth-like behavior.
Reach Up High
As usual, sinners find themselves dragged forcibly to a small room.
"I simply don't care," comes Lucifer's voice, ringing through sinners' ears as it usually does during punishments. "What father may want. He has crossed many lines and I have tried to abide by his rules, but-- something is terribly wrong. So don't worry, darling. We're not playing His usual games. I'm not teaching His lessons or assuring you of any sort of forgiveness if you do the song and dance I dictate."
His voice is stern, lacking the usual humor or charisma, but at least sinners may rest assured that there will be no carving or nail pulling or acid baths to dunk any unfortunate appendages in. Small mercies, isn't it?
"What I will ask you to do, for one sin removed from your list? Share with your partner a desire for when you are free to leave here... because we are leaving here, my dear guests, that I do promise you. So I ask for you to have hope for the future, that it will be bright, regardless of what darkness may lay ahead of us. I make no promises of it being easy or painless, but I promised that I would see you to freedom and I will do it. I simply ask that you lend whatever faith you have left to me by doing this one simple task."
Follow Me Down
Prompt I: Gluttony At Its FinestWARNINGS: 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.
Prompt II: It's the End of the World As We Know ItWARNINGS: Drug use, potential non-con/dub-con
Club Penance, as per usual, is trying to carry on despite everything. The club theme for this month is quite... apocalyptic themed. Appropriately, leather attire is the preferred look, and plenty of straps and buckles. Upon entering, demons will be all too eager to help sinners pick out an outfit that suits them! The theme is enforced, so good luck getting around it! Other than that, there's heavy music playing in the air, and thick aphrodisiacs in the air as usual. End of the world is being taken quite seriously! Drugs are flowing free as liquor and everyone is overindulging.
If you OD, so what? God is already punishing everybody anyway, and you'll just come back.
There's something in the air that will make sinners distinctly want to let go and not care about a tomorrow that may or may not come. Debauchery abounds with public displays of lust and pleasure. Whips and chains and humanoid pets crawl by their masters. Some seem inclined to fall into the overlord role a little too well, that's all...
For those who are faint of heart, there is also the option of going into a room where paint is available. It's perfectly body safe and edible, but this room does require everyone to strip down to nothing and have a little fun. The paints are laced with thick aphrodisiacs and each color seems to inspire a different sort of emotion. Red inspires passion, orange will cause a hunger and need to take things that belong to another, green jealousy, blue tenderness, yellow adventure, purple will cause someone to want a little impact play, or knife play in their lives, black roughness, white serenity.
And for those wishing to add a little paint to their apocalyptic outfits, they can find these paints in face paint form. The effects might mix with the energy and influence of the club.
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 or sample threads.
Thanks for clicking on our April TDM! 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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Murmurs among the demons indicate they think this is God's wrath.
In an attempt to keep others focused while Lucifer works hard to locate his younger brother, the demons are requesting that sinners help clean up any messes made by the violent earthquakes, as well as working on the network that is still down. Occasionally, there are flashes from what looks like Lucifer Island or ancient posts from long ago. Some may even notice some of the local demons in their much younger years popping up in old video posts before promptly fading again.
When not working on the network or cleaning up, sinners will be treated to free coffee from Helluvacup with experimental properties. It has a strong, unusual taste to it, but the coffee seems to inspire relaxation and eases anxiety. This may be to the point of sloth-like behavior.
Reach Up High
As usual, sinners find themselves dragged forcibly to a small room.
"I simply don't care," comes Lucifer's voice, ringing through sinners' ears as it usually does during punishments. "What father may want. He has crossed many lines and I have tried to abide by his rules, but-- something is terribly wrong. So don't worry, darling. We're not playing His usual games. I'm not teaching His lessons or assuring you of any sort of forgiveness if you do the song and dance I dictate."
His voice is stern, lacking the usual humor or charisma, but at least sinners may rest assured that there will be no carving or nail pulling or acid baths to dunk any unfortunate appendages in. Small mercies, isn't it?
"What I will ask you to do, for one sin removed from your list? Share with your partner a desire for when you are free to leave here... because we are leaving here, my dear guests, that I do promise you. So I ask for you to have hope for the future, that it will be bright, regardless of what darkness may lay ahead of us. I make no promises of it being easy or painless, but I promised that I would see you to freedom and I will do it. I simply ask that you lend whatever faith you have left to me by doing this one simple task."
Follow Me Down
Prompt I: Gluttony At Its FinestWARNINGS: 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.
Prompt II: It's the End of the World As We Know ItWARNINGS: Drug use, potential non-con/dub-con
Club Penance, as per usual, is trying to carry on despite everything. The club theme for this month is quite... apocalyptic themed. Appropriately, leather attire is the preferred look, and plenty of straps and buckles. Upon entering, demons will be all too eager to help sinners pick out an outfit that suits them! The theme is enforced, so good luck getting around it! Other than that, there's heavy music playing in the air, and thick aphrodisiacs in the air as usual. End of the world is being taken quite seriously! Drugs are flowing free as liquor and everyone is overindulging.
If you OD, so what? God is already punishing everybody anyway, and you'll just come back.
There's something in the air that will make sinners distinctly want to let go and not care about a tomorrow that may or may not come. Debauchery abounds with public displays of lust and pleasure. Whips and chains and humanoid pets crawl by their masters. Some seem inclined to fall into the overlord role a little too well, that's all...
For those who are faint of heart, there is also the option of going into a room where paint is available. It's perfectly body safe and edible, but this room does require everyone to strip down to nothing and have a little fun. The paints are laced with thick aphrodisiacs and each color seems to inspire a different sort of emotion. Red inspires passion, orange will cause a hunger and need to take things that belong to another, green jealousy, blue tenderness, yellow adventure, purple will cause someone to want a little impact play, or knife play in their lives, black roughness, white serenity.
And for those wishing to add a little paint to their apocalyptic outfits, they can find these paints in face paint form. The effects might mix with the energy and influence of the club.
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 or sample threads.
Thanks for clicking on our April TDM! 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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Network | Logs | OOC | Memes
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But that requires a lot of vulnerability he doesn't want to admit to himself, let alone another person. So instead--]
Hey, if you can picture a more down-low job in somewhere the complete opposite of New Mexico, let me know. The goal is to get away and keep my head down.
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Why do you have to lay low? Does Jesse have to lay low, too?
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He knows Jane knows more than most people about the meth empire he helped Walt and Jesse build, but that long-ingrained instinct to refuse to snitch on anything or anyone involved and to cover his own ass is hard to fight. With his luck, even if he did say any detail about what was going on here, somehow Walter White would find out and, even if he did return to life, he'd end up back down here immediately for giving out information.]
Pinkman had an out, he was ready to take it. But nothing's ever easy when those two are at each other's throats.