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TEST DRIVE MEME #13

Arrival
You remember a dream.

Or maybe nightmare is more accurate.

It was full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. There's a voice that feels like it's coming from all around you at once. Contrasting with the nightmare unfolding around you, it's smooth as silk. It makes you want to listen with every bit of attention you can muster in the moment.

"Judgement has come upon you, but not to worry. It can still be undone."

The voice promises you redemption for your sins. It promises you a better life and everything you could ever want, if only you just stop struggling so much.

And so you do.

Everyone wakes up in the same room initially. The room is done up in red with a cushy bed, a window, an old TV in the corner on a desk, and a few Hieronymus Bosch paintings lining the wall. There's a bathroom to clean up in and any belongings will be sat around the room to be gathered later. There's a duffel bag provided for your convenience.

After feeling a sensation of falling or dropping onto the bed, characters wake up feeling like they've just slept for a week. Their body will feel heavy and stiff, they'll have a massive headache at first.

They'll quickly notice the list of their sins written with their blood on a bedside table on an old piece of parchment. This will mean the list is tied to them and can't be changed or tampered with. They'll also receive their device to connect with others and the network. It won't be anything terribly fancy. As a matter of fact, it looks like a very old Blackberry type phone.

Once characters are ready to leave the room, they'll head down long, winding halls. They're dimly lit and ominous feeling. They may encounter fellow sinners or demonic staff that will direct the newcomer down to the lobby to get their actual room key to settle in. They may be pushy, they may border on courteous. It really just depends on the mood of the staff at the time and how they're treated in return. Eventually, everyone comes to stairs that lead downward.

Once down to the lobby, you'll notice the front desk manned by a demon who looks bored out of its mind. To the side of him is the door to the kitchen where guests may help themselves. To the right is a small duty free shop that seems to have a surprisingly normal, expected stock of items. Look around a bit further, there will be a tiny bar tucked in through a corner door. It seems pretty well-stocked and best of all, there's a demonic bartender who seems to know how to mix any drink you can imagine (and a few you can't). Of course there's some seating, bar games, and a jukebox tucked in the corner if you'd rather stay and socialize a bit. There's also a new addition of a karaoke machine.

Please note that all the songs on the jukebox are appropriately hell-themed. Hopefully Sympathy for the Devil is universally loved.


Welcome to My Nightmare
Familiar whispers are starting among the demons of Hell yet again! The big carnival is happening soon and it's going to be even bigger than before. Apparently the clowns are out, but special guests are in!

The names Bellas Mammon, and Verinne float around excitedly. Something about the angel is spat about with less enthusiasm from time to time. If the demons are pressed for additional information they'll just say that if the carnival guests are pleased, Hell is in for a grand expansion.

If asked how the carnival guests are to be pleased the demons will simply laugh and tell sinners not to worry. So, new denizen of Hell, guess what! Even with such little information to go on, you get to help the demons get everything ready for the upcoming event. Exciting!


Prompt I: We Built This City
WARNINGS: mentions of violence and drugs

Within the gates of our lovely Penance community a large portion of the area is currently in the process of being cleared away. Demons will be grabbing unsuspecting sinners and dragging them into the process without a care of whether they want to help or not. Sinners will work clearing charred debris, constructing stands, cleaning up dilapidated buildings, stringing lights and other decorations, and more.

Curiously, the only things that seem to be off-limits are rides and games, just like the last time. Hands off, buddy. Those are a surprise.

Unfortunately for all the guests involved, it seems like the demons are very serious about their role as supervisor. Cracking the whip isn't just a figure of speech is what we’re saying. If they catch anyone slacking off they will be punished accordingly. A swift hit, a hard shove, a good lashing with the whip for those who are particularly naughty. They may even just crack it if they think a sinner isn't working as fast or as hard as they could.

Well, now you know how serious they're taking this. After all, there's so much work to be done and such little time.

That said, the demons aren't entirely heartless. Just before a sinner collapses from exhaustion or dehydration, they'll be allowed to go treat themselves to some sandwiches and water. There's also an energy drink available simply called Speed Bull.

Knowing Hell, the 'healthy vitamins and minerals' contained in it are probably just code for actual speed. Ah, well, at least it keeps you going. Might want to be careful though. Drinking too many will lead you to, well, die (again). Might not be permanent, but isn’t fun or productive!

Those sinners who are especially resistant or otherwise naughty while constructing booths and other carnival necessities will find themselves put on porta potty duty. Arguably the worst duty of all, and they just might find themselves compelled to do so even if they hate it.

Other areas the guests will be able to help with include the tunnel of love, pens for a petting zoo, and the fun house, but they may not want to gaze into the mirrors too long...


Prompt II: The Maze of Mirrors
WARNINGS: mentions of mental health, addiction, violence, and sex

Those lucky enough to get a glimpse at the carnival’s fun house will notice an incomplete room full of mirrors. There’s no demons around cracking whips at the moment and there’s something about it that just feels like it’s calling to you. It’s clearly unfinished and they likely need some help, right? Might as well investigate.

If guests choose to enter this room, they will soon discover it's far larger than it seemed at first glance. Stranger yet, the room is a maze that seems to shift and change with every corner you turn. Didn’t you just enter from that direction? Well, looks like it’s a dead end now. Guess you’ll have to find another way out.

The longer someone stays trapped in this maze of mirrors the more they start to feel different. Sinners begin to change mentally and emotionally into their darkest nature. All the secret parts of themselves that they try to hide from everyone come rushing to the surface and this can also be actual secrets themselves!

Do you struggle with anger? Depression? Been holding yourself together by a thread for too long? Actually afraid of everything? Recovered addict? Jealous of that bitch Stacey? Itching to just murder someone? Maybe you’re a bit of a nymphomaniac or a compulsive liar. Perhaps you’ve been holding back on saying what’s really on your mind to some people or maybe you have a deep secret that’s itching to get out and you don’t care who hears it... like that one time you left someone to die, or when cheated on your significant other with their sibling.

Well good sinner, now feels like a great time to clear the air! Let people know who you really are. There might be someone else stuck in there with you who you can kill, or fuck, or yell all the things you’ve wanted to say to them (or just say in general) but haven’t. If not? Good thing there’s a network in Hell, and the reception seems to be excellent today.

This maddening desire to reveal secrets and become that which is often hidden grows stronger the longer a person remains in the maze of mirrors.

There are two ways someone can be brought back to their more normal selves: either by the acceptance and forgiveness from another person resulting in immediate relief, or by finally finding a way out. Although it may linger a few hours after exit until finally all returns to normal.




Something in the Air Tonight

Prompt I: Something In The Air
WARNINGS: mentions of body horror transformations

After everyone's fun time spent in the mental asylum earlier in the month, it looks as though the monster business isn’t quite done and over with. Perhaps sinners missed taking care of a small scratch or maybe the taint has just spread some other way, but sinners (old and new alike) may find themselves beginning to change, physically.

It may start out simple enough. An ache or a pain that could be blamed on a long day of construction or sleeping on the lumpy, uncomfortable beds, but it will soon progress. Fingernails may fall out as fingers turn to claws, legs may start melting together until a sinner is left with something that looks decidedly snake-like. It may feel like one's body is attempting to tear itself apart only to leave them with slimy tentacles.

Eventually, affected sinners might start to even think differently. Whether their physical mutations are big or small, are specific to one animal or several, or are the variety of horrific unidentified monsters from someone’s worst nightmare, the affected may begin to lose their higher state of consciousness for something more primal and animalistic.

Don't worry, Lucifer will reassure you all that this is only a temporary state of being! They’re working on getting everyone back to normal as we speak, so in the meantime just… try to enjoy it. It’s not all that bad, is it?


Prompt II: They Did The Monster Smash (nsfw)
WARNINGS: continued mentions of body horror

While under this transformation, some sinners may feel an innate desire for a night of debauchery. Whatever their monstrous state is, they find themselves wandering into the sex portion of the night club. While the mutations may be as small as claws and teeth, those experiencing it will also find themselves with an insatiable need to breed.

As the night goes on, people will find themselves more than just physically affected and begin displaying the following characteristics:

Alpha
  • Traditionally strong and dominant types. They are protective and extremely jealous once they’ve found a mate.
  • It is not uncommon for Alpha’s to fight over their chosen Omega with other Alphas.
  • When next to an omega in heat, they may enter into a rut state where their main concern will be claiming and mating with their chosen partner.
  • Ruts will send alphas into an extreme frenzy and cause them to be very aggressive.
  • They will be overwhelmed with the desire to dominate and have sex.

    When an Alpha is close to climax, their genitals will swell and knot or entrap their partner in order to further ensure breeding. This swelling locks two people together for up to thirty minutes. During this period, it is not possible to pull apart from one another and may result in several rounds of intercourse. Keep in mind, however, that the more sex you engage in the longer it will take for the swelling to ease.

    Omega
  • Traditionally submissive types who aim to please. They are physically inferior to alphas and have an innate urge to be claimed and possessed.
  • When in heat, omegas experience fevers that can be dangerous if allowed to rise. The only cure for this is an orgasm.
  • Heats may last up to three days. During this time period, omegas will be insatiable. So much so it might become painful the longer they don’t mate.
  • They will be drawn towards the strongest alpha. Omegas put off a scent that will attract mates, particularly during heat, that often encourages alphas to fight for the right to breed with them among other alphas.
  • Bites to the neck may calm a feisty omega, but keep in mind that this may also cause a mating bond with them.
  • Omega’s during heat often become extremely self-lubricated.

    Both Alpha and Omega may experience intense lasting orgasms with excessive amounts of cum to further ensure breeding. If an Omega cannot find a suitable mate they will find themselves incapable of satiation. Nothing is enough until a mate is found and even then, heat might hit them again soon after climax.

    There’s another category, the Beta. These are those who aren’t really affected either way. Some of these patrons are still experiencing physical mutations but don’t seem to have the same heat and desire to breed. Others might not even be physically changed at all.

    This can make things a little bit awkward, though. Especially when even the succubi and incubi are affected along with other demonic staff and guests. They may be eagerly dragging people, staff and sinners alike, off for a rough breeding session.

    Of course, because it’s a sex club there’s plenty of other things to do. As always, no guest is safe from the potential of being dragged on stage for a demo or two. There are plenty of rooms with various themes for your delight including all sorts of toys and fucking machines. Anything you could imagine, really!

    More information on what to find in the sex club here.


    IMPORTANT NOTE: The mods recognize that abo is considered a slur against aboriginal peoples in Australia. It is important to us that we recognize this and clarify that such a term outside of alpha/beta/omega context is harmful and uncool. Stay groovy, and have fun!


    Wildcard
    Not looking for debauchery or looking for a different kind? That’s alright! The club itself has plenty of other options such as a separate side explicitly for dancing. Drink up, maybe do a few lines, and dance the night away. There’s also a spa, a pool, a library, and all sorts of other areas for your character to explore now that they’re in hell.

    You can find more information on the various locations here





    Misc.
    Hey, guys! Welcome to our new TDM for the June 1st app round! As always, feel free to jump right on in, potential appers and current members alike! This TDM counts as an additional game event, as well as game canon for those coming into the game. 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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  • hypoxic: (Am I missing answers?)

    [personal profile] hypoxic 2020-06-08 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
    [That seems to placate him. He nods, and pulls away. There's a stretch of silence as he adjusts one of the calculations in his notes and mumbles quietly.]

    My dad called me that a lot, when I was a boy. Filthy habit I picked up.
    reliantnav: (suspicious)

    [personal profile] reliantnav 2020-06-08 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
    Abel barely resists when he's turned. At least it gives his aching lip a chance to rest.

    He braces his free arm against the wall of the booth, back arching and hips pressing back instinctively into the touch. "Are you always this much of a dick?" He asks, spooked but still very much wanting this to happen.

    "At least tell me what to call you," Abel insists. He unzips the pants of his uniform swiftly, giving his fighter less reason to rip them open. It's clear that the fighter is going to do whatever he wants, so Abel figures he might as well give in to the part of himself that also wants this to happen.
    reliantnav: (wide-eyed)

    [personal profile] reliantnav 2020-06-08 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
    Abel's military trained, and his instincts kick in immediately when this tall and very solid stranger takes charge of the situation. If he had a plan or even an idea he might push back with it, since Abel's been trained as a strategist rather than a grunt, but he has nothing and he knows he's plenty outmatched.

    Trusting that this stranger knows what he's doing, Abel helps up the weaker sinner who had been getting bullied. "Yes, sir."

    Not looking back, he hurries away, making his way out of the carnival grounds and into some of the alleyways and abandoned buildings that litter so much of the main grounds of Penance. Finding a quiet place to settle down the other sinner to rest, Abel quietly weaves his way back the way he came, intending to do whatever he can to help the stranger who helped him.
    joblin: (explain)

    [personal profile] joblin 2020-06-08 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
    Weird, huh? [He shrugs.]

    Ha- kind of ironic there. Everyone says this is some kind of...one of the hells. Hells are places people get punished in the afterlife, apparently, but I didn't die.

    [He's pretty sure. If he says it with enough assurance it will be true, right?]
    styxtoshadows: (what or oh no  11)

    [personal profile] styxtoshadows 2020-06-08 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
    See? What did I tell you?

    [It's not just Squalo.]

    That orrr...[He sucks in his breath, not liking the idea.]

    You think the people who work here got changed by the place? Ugh. I can hardly stand thinking about it. Fuck, that's vile.

    [Says the guy who came in with most of the "demon" alterations already.]
    sharktrash: (blank // calm)

    [personal profile] sharktrash 2020-06-08 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Yyyyyeah Squalo's got his doubts. ]

    If by "here" you mean the club, you're changed.

    [ Helpfully pointing at Styx's new tail and stuff. ]

    Change that to "people who have been in Hell a while and didn't score enough nice points" and you might be onto something.
    failed_antichrist: AS manga base - Kaori Yuki (Pained smile)

    [personal profile] failed_antichrist 2020-06-09 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
    Y-you don't have-! [He tries protesting, but his stomach reminds him, no, really, he is hungry.] Screw it. If you really wanna, go ahead. I'll gladly try your version.

    [Once he's found as much as he can, he just gets out of her way and watches with wide, curious eyes. She definitely does seem different. He also tucks away some of her technique for future use. He had only been taught to make a super simple style.]

    [When it's ready and done, his stomach gurgles again, pleased and eager.]


    Awesome. This is really awesome of you, to share. It smells great! [His smile turns a little sad.] It smells like...home.
    thescarletspeedster: (Earnestly.)

    [personal profile] thescarletspeedster 2020-06-09 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
    It's difficult to move his head away from Garrett's cheek, the gentle scratch of his beard as comforting as Garrett's own scent, but Barry looks. "Oh," he breathes, covering Garrett's hand with his own and pressing down, whimpering when pressure meets him from within.

    "The way you fill me up," Barry says, his gaze almost reverent as he stares at the visible proof that Garrett's stuffed him absolutely full. He brushes the skin of his belly with his fingertips, frowning at its flatness. "More," Barry decides, seizing around Garrett's cock with slow, rolling pulses. "Breed me, alpha."
    faithfulson: (I learned a lot...)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-06-09 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
    "It can't be that bad," was Luke's immediate response, but he didn't feel very confident about that and it probably showed in his voice. After all, so far? His experience hadn't exactly been the best. He glanced back at the demon, pursing his lips, before shaking his head.

    "Look, I know things look bleak here, but I don't believe it's completely hopeless."

    Of course, it was easy for him to say that. It was easy to offer some kind of hope to others, but... he couldn't believe in his words for himself.
    springtimeshadow: thoughtful (052)

    [personal profile] springtimeshadow 2020-06-09 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
    Well, once you've got the ingredients for one, it's not any trouble to make two...

    [ She seems pleased by the praise, though she hasn't started eating yet. It seems like she's waiting for Setsuna to take the first bite. ]
    polydeukes: (Default)

    [personal profile] polydeukes 2020-06-09 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
    [Nope, probably not. But she's trying.]

    Exactly. It isn't anything you did. Which means it's not your fault.
    faithfulson: (Whatever you say...)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-06-09 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
    A pained smile came to his face. He could see himself in his father, and it just made everything hurt worse. Part of him just wanted to throw his arms around him, never mind how incredibly awkward that was going to be. It was that awkwardness that held him back, but it was still hard.

    "Perhaps... later, when I've had time to settle and process all this," he answered softly. "I wouldn't mind sharing what happens with you."

    Just... slightly edited. Just slightly. Because how was he supposed to tell his father that he would fall to the Dark Side and help the Emperor control the galaxy through fear and oppression? And would it even be fair to keep the truth from him, like Obi-Wan and Yoda had done to him?

    ...he seriously needed to think on this.

    "Now though, I'm just... trying to process all of this."
    faithfulson: (Controlling myself...)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-06-09 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
    "I'm sorry," he replied, and genuinely meant it, even if he wasn't sure what was going on. His gaze flicked briefly to the young man's side, noting the lightsaber at his side (a very strange one at that), and surprised he wasn't reaching for it, considering the rage that was threatening to explode from him any second.

    "If you feel differently later, the offer is always open," he continued. "Can I at least know your name?"
    polydeukes: (Default)

    [personal profile] polydeukes 2020-06-09 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
    [And she's just .... horrified. So horrified. All of it is too much and she takes another step back.]

    You were her teacher. You were supposed to help you.
    defaulthawke: (s; kissyface)

    [personal profile] defaulthawke 2020-06-09 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
    The newest round of vibrations has Garrett choking on a breath and muffling a low, rough moan into his mate's neck. It feels unfairly good, like Barry is intent on wringing as much cum from him as possible. Already he can feel heat rising in his veins, so close to the surface while tied like this.

    "I will," he breathes, grinding his hips in little circles just out of a need to move. "I'll fill you up with my pups- you'd look so fucking good," mouthing hoarsely at his smooth, unbroken skin now, bloody fangs grazing. "Can you imagine? How you'd look?"

    The thought of Barry round and heavy with his child has Garrett's cock aching, electric need running down his spine and shivering under his skin.
    thevelmster: (WTF is that)

    [personal profile] thevelmster 2020-06-09 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
    A month... [That seems like a long time. All signs in his behavior are pointing away from her rational, pointedly non-supernatural related theories on the matter, and it's not sitting with her well. There's another option, one that she's been letting sit in her back pocket in favor of nearly every other explanation.

    She shakes her head, gaze dropping as she starts talking through it, mostly to herself.
    ]

    What if this is an hallucination? I couldn't breathe. Everything was going dark when I woke up here.

    [This is your brain on drugs. Well not quite, but it echos in her head.
    When she starts up again, her cadences is faster, tone higher, and she almost sounds as if she's pleading with logic to bend to her will.
    ]

    Extended periods of low oxygen have been known to cause hallucinations, often considered 'near death experiences' by those who experience them.
    headmaster: (alaric024)

    [personal profile] headmaster 2020-06-09 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
    [He takes another swing at the barrier, just to see if that look on her face has meant she's dropped her shielding. It doesn't. At least she's got that much sense in her.]

    And you're my daughter. That's always meant more. If you don't think I'd kill anyone who threatens my girls, then you're severely underestimating what I'm capable of. If I could still practice compulsion, any vampire that came within ten feet of you would walk right out into the sun without a daylight ring.
    faithfulson: (Why are you breathing my air?)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-06-09 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
    Luke observed the man approaching quietly, a small smile threatening his face at how this giant man was doing everything he could to project an air of being as nonthreatening as possible. He could already sense that he wasn't, but the fact that he was making such an effort was still appreciated.

    "Luke Skywalker," he introduced. "Thanks for the offer, but I don't really drink that much."
    recordingends: (pic#14029927)

    [personal profile] recordingends 2020-06-09 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
    "I don't know," he confesses. "I don't know if it's Hell or if it's something else, but--"

    He's afraid of what it could be. Jon looks around. The hotel setting is strange but it could be the realm of some fear or another. Or some strange conjunction of several of them. Jon rubs his forehead and sinks back. He can't tell if he's hungry or if the headache is something else.

    "Are you alright? You aren't hurt or anything?"
    thevelmster: (Worried)

    Re: cw: vague mention of severing things

    [personal profile] thevelmster 2020-06-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
    [Alright fancypants, no need to show off any of those massively ridiculous party tricks. They might given her a conniption, but also she might be utterly fascinated.]

    Velma. [She offers pleasantly enough.] How often do they not listen to reason?
    thevelmster: (Yeaaah)

    [personal profile] thevelmster 2020-06-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
    [This is distracting, in a good way, to hear about his research and what sounds like a very fascinating occupation. Still, the fact that he's this giant spider person has her on edge, and suspicious.]

    What sort of disease is unRavl? And how would your work in stem cells assist with combating it.

    [Don't mind her absolutely side-stepping his earlier request to examine her. Also, she's stealing looks at his spider parts, trying to be relatively covert.]
    anti_altruisms: (Don't tell me that.)

    [personal profile] anti_altruisms 2020-06-09 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Being comforting isn't really his strong suit, but if nothing else, he supposes he can fill her in on the basics. ]

    The short version is, all of us have supposedly died and arrived here in Hell -- or some version of Hell, as it were. We are to seek redemption for our sins, after which, Lucifer claims, we will be allowed to leave and have a second lease on life.

    In the meantime, we are sometimes subjected to torture or affected by strange events. Trusting the demons isn't wise, and you should likely steer clear of the club. Others who have been here longer could probably tell you more.
    wingliner: (zqMdsbH)

    [personal profile] wingliner 2020-06-09 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
    here since discord is being a bitch!
    noassgardian: (pic#13099860)

    [personal profile] noassgardian 2020-06-09 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
    His hand slides from John's hair, over his throat and down his body until he can wrap around his neglected dick. Everything is intense, maybe too intense, but that doesn't stop him from snapping his hips forward or jerking his fingers over John in the same rhythm.

    "Don't come yet."
    springtimeshadow: unsure, avoidant (027)

    [personal profile] springtimeshadow 2020-06-09 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
    [ That manages to get her to look up at him again, at least. She still looks sad, and a little bit skeptical, but at least it seems to have distracted her from the previous topic. ]

    ... Is that... really true, though...?

    I mean-- people... don't normally come back to life.