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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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  • faithfulson: (What do you mean I saw the future?)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-28 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
    Luke could sense the presence of another, their kind intent clear to him through the Force, and it was probably the only thing that kept him from reacting poorly to the sight of the... person before him. It didn't keep him from staring perhaps a little too long at the mandibles on their face.

    "I... I'm trying to stay calm, but--"

    He cut himself off as the sharpness in his mouth caught on his tongue again, his hand snapping back to cover his mouth.

    "What is happening...?"
    decaf: (Default)

    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-28 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
    "Something strange." Which meant he has absolutely no idea. Elcin crouches down, lowering his body to at least be closer to the human's height to look less intimidating. "Come here. Open your mouth and let me take a look. Then we'll go sit down and get some water."

    The pedipalps on his face move, brushing up against each other -- a nervous tick that he's about to stick his fingers into a strange alien's mouth but at the end of the day he's a doctor. He just wishes he had gloves for this.

    "You may need to move your hand."
    faithfulson: (I think I swallowed a bug)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-28 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
    "Something strange," he says; no kidding. Luke gave him an exasperated look at the non-answer, before hesitantly moving his hand, opening his mouth as requested. Almost immediately, a pair of needle sharp fangs seemed to fold out, and he flinched as he felt it happening. He wasn't sure what was going on, but it felt wrong and drawing on the Force for calm was not helping at all, but somehow, somehow he was managing to keep his mouth open for this person.
    decaf: (Default)

    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-28 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
    "Oh." He sounds curious as he inspects his fangs, flashing him a bit of a grin as he flashes his own as he looks him over.

    Elcin reaches out, carefully running his finger along the fang, tugging slightly, nervous that he's going to cause this more pain by messing with his teeth. He tilts his head, surprisingly fascinated, and it's obvious with the way all four eyes go a little wider.

    "Humans don't normally have these do they?" He chuckles a bit, removing his hand and wiping it on the cotton shirt he wore. "You'll need to adjust how you talk. Jut out your jaw a little, pull your lip back when you do. It'll ease as you get used to how they fit in your mouth."
    faithfulson: (Not willing to accept this.)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-28 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
    Luke wasn't prone to whining, not like he used to be anyway. He's grown and matured since those days, but having someone tug on newly grown fangs was enough to draw a whine of protest from him as he fought to stay still and ignore the sudden urge to lash out in retaliation.

    Seriously, where was that coming from? This person was just trying to help.

    He hesitated to respond once the person backed off, trying to angle his jaw and curl his lips back like the other man said, desperate to stop stabbing himself.

    "My entire face still hurts," he explained, speaking slowly and carefully.
    decaf: (Default)

    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-28 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
    "It will. Sudden growths like this are... rare where I am from but they will hurt. Come. Let's go see if we can get you something akin to pain killers and get you some water."

    He helps Luke to his feet, keeping an arm around him as he makes sure that he is steady before he lets him go. He stands up, stretching a few of his legs. Elcin digs through the bag he was provided, digging through to see if there was something on hand, but finds nothing but his own belongings.

    "Come on. This way. Let's go back to the lobby."
    faithfulson: (What do you mean I saw the future?)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-28 10:14 am (UTC)(link)
    Luke nodded absently; getting somewhere where he could at least clean off the blood on his face would probably help toward calming down. He took a deep breath to attempt to steady himself, at least a little, before moving to take a step... but his legs were refusing to cooperate. His knees buckled and he fell, just barely throwing the Force out before him in time to brace himself from landing hard on the ground.
    decaf: (Default)

    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-28 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
    He's quick as Luke with reaching out to try and steady him, to brace him, with is legs and arms trying to keep him from collapsing completely.

    "Oh no." He sighs. "Okay, hold on to me."

    The pain must have shocked his system enough to cause his limbs to numb to an extent, Elcin should have realized. Pain reactions were different for all species but humans... had some interesting ones. He carefully leads Luke down the hall, deciding to not take him to the lobby but to find a room instead.

    He tries one of the doors, turning the knob and luck would have it that the door swung open.

    "Let's get you on the bed. I'll search the bathroom for some sort of pain killer."
    faithfulson: (I may have made a mistake)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-29 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
    Luke definitely wasn't used to this. Even after getting the hell beat out of him by a wampa and left hanging for who knew how many hours in a frigid cold ice cavern, he still had the strength to trudge through to snow until the freezing temperatures got to be too much for him. Feeling this weak out of the blue was leaving him at a loss.

    He let out a grateful noise as he was helped onto the bed, collapsing on it like he couldn't support his own weight at all. His legs were starting to hurt, his skin starting to itch everywhere, and he let out another whimper as he struggled not to scratch at himself.

    Please hurry, strange spider person.
    decaf: (Default)

    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-29 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
    It takes him a bit to root around the bathroom, but luck would have it that there was, in fact, some pain killers laying around. Primitive things, weren't they? He inspects the bottle, checking the tamper seal, and starts to pour some water from the faucet. Elcin has to squeeze back out of the door which must be a sight.

    His legs clung to the door frame, using his strength to pull himself through.

    "Here." He offers the water first, before bringing the bottle of aspirin up to his face to start reading the label. "How bad is the pain you feel on a scale of 1-10?"
    faithfulson: (Not amused!)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-05-29 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
    "Twenty," Luke groaned out. He took a deep breath, trying to reach to the Force and calm himself, at least enough so he could take something. For a moment, it almost felt like it was starting to work... until pain suddenly shot through his entire mouth so fast that he gasped sharply, only to end up nearly gagging as a fresh wave of blood flooded his mouth.

    He turned over, coughing and sputtering and struggling desperately not to pass out.
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    [personal profile] decaf 2020-05-29 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
    "Four it is." He counts and offers the pills to Luke. "Take these, drink the water, and talk me through the pain."

    Elcin realizes that he has terrible bedside manners but he was a researcher not hospital doctor. Maybe if he had stayed in the hospital during his residency-- no. No one really enjoyed having a Rachni wander the hospital. It's why he went into research to begin with. Figure out how to help people so they can get over their fear of his people.

    "Spit the blood out. Not used to blood are you?"
    faithfulson: (Oh that's not good...)

    [personal profile] faithfulson 2020-06-03 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
    Granted, Luke was used to 2-1B units, which had a programmed perfect bedside manor, so just about anyone was going to have terrible manners in comparison to that. He spat the blood out, carefully pushing himself up before reaching for the water first.

    "Nob fromb mah mouf," he managed to get out, his tongue flicking out, the fork tentatively trying out the water... before he realized just what the hell happened, and very nearly dropped the glass.