【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-Star Resort and Casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.
Due to unprecedented high demand we are temporarily unable to check you in to your reserved room. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have arranged for a temporary room while we work on processing your reservation as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding.
As a special wedding gift from us, we have arranged for you and your new spouse to stay in one of our junior penthouses while you wait. Congratulations on your new marriage. We are so pleased you have chosen our resort for your honeymoon.
You will be notified as soon as your official reservation has been processed. Your comfort and happiness are our utmost priority. We hope you enjoy the provided amenities and lose yourself in marital bliss. 】
EVENS
EVENS: NEW CHARACTERS
Music plays. Instrumental, the tune gentle enough not to disturb peaceful rest. The sudden insistent beep of the Watch is a cutting cacophony across an otherwise sweet lullaby. Upon opening their eyes, new arrivals will quickly discover that something is wrong. The quilt snug across their body is weighty. Crystals glint in a weave of embroidery and cotton shimmers with threads of silver. Dozens of decorative pillows surround the bed. The gauzy curtains of the canopied bed are drawn, obscuring the rest of the room.
Extravagant for a kidnapping. Too extravagent. What’s more, these new guests will find something even stranger than this new diamond-studded suite tucked into bed beside them. Someone else. Who are they, what are they wearing? What happened last night?!
Guests are encouraged to explore the resort from here! There are paper maps available for those who would like and staff are happy to recommend locations if they have any preferences. Enjoy your honeymoon, you lovebirds!
ODDS
ODDS: SPECIAL RE-ARRIVAL
Never trust a hallway in the Golden peacock.
Cross the wrong threshold and time begins to slow. A short hallway becomes long, sheds its doors, only leading to turns without end. Guests too eager to explore the resort have gotten lost before. For how long always varies, dependent upon capriciousness of the resort. Hours? Yes. Years? Yes. Every guest caught in the winding hallways has reported the same thing: time is different there and too difficult to discern.
Some wayward guests have been caught in the endless hallways since the FIRST TDM. Weeks pass before a single doorway appears in the distance. It creaks upon opening before everything goes topsy-turvy. These guests have been let out of a trap door in the depths of Crane's Respite.
All water corridors will eventually lead back to the populated areas of Crane's Respite. The waters are warm, the scent of bath salts returns, and staff are wild with joy at finally finding all of you. They have been beside themselves searching ever since you vanished!
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Because we love all of the new characters premiering on this TDM, we kindly request that our Evens prompt be top level exclusive for new characters. Current characters are encouraged to tag in to these prompts with the caveat that they’ve been picked up from their assigned suite (or wherever else they were before) and dumped into the new arrival’s bed. We would like for new characters to have this prompt unique to their top level comments!
▶ Players are welcome to have their current character riff off of these prompts in the log community with the exclusion of the new arrival element. This request is just for TDM top levels.
▶ Current characters and new characters are both welcome to freely mess around with the Odds prompt with the exclusion of the arrival element. For new characters, players may participate with the idea that their character is exploring Crane’s Respite after their unique arrival in the Evens prompt. The Odds arrival element may also be utilized by current player characters who may have been on an unofficial hiatus in January and did not tag as much as they would have liked, to explain any long IC absence.
▶ Octopi may be killed. If a character decides to eat one of the octopi they may find themselves taking on some of its traits. Which traits are up to player discretion.
ELEVATORS
ELEVATORS
The house has recently ordered a full changeout of art in all high traffic areas. The elevators in particular have received special attention with many different famous artworks and portraits studded to the walls for guests to admire. These artworks are treasures of the modern world that one would typically see behind glass at a museum. Guests may even find works from their own world hanging in the elevators. Even famous works that maybe have been lost to time. So this is where they ended up. Is that Vermeer's The Concert?
Guests may find their elevator suddenly stopping without warning. The portraits on the wall stir, curiously studying them, but there are three main portraits calling the shots. The portrait that controls that particular elevator will make their demands known with the threat that, if they are not obeyed, you will be trapped forever.
Elevators will function after the portrait's demands are met. Guests that hold out and refuse may find themselves trapped upwards of twelve hours. Guests with the ability to do so may crawl out of the top emergency door, free to go wherever they want from there.
GREAT TIT!
GREAT TIT!
Great Tit! is the Golden Peacock’s popular dessert bar and cafe. With its bright pops of color and whimsical treats, guests simply can’t resist stopping in for a butt shaped cookie and hazelnut coffee. After catching wind that the resort has decided to celebrate a dessert shop's most lucrative holiday, Great Tit! is ready to impress the masses. Advertisements for limited edition drinks and desserts rain the main lobby; one can’t go three steps without slipping on a neon pink coupon for 10 percent off nipple buns. Guests that decide to pass by the cafe will find themselves assaulted with confetti cannons and eager employees ushering them inside.
Guests will find a temporary communal shower room upon exiting Great Tit! where they can wash off after a fun day of rolling around in sugar. All guests will be gifted a tee branded with a, CHOCOLATE IS MY LOVER logo.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ This portraits prompt has been triggered by several characters expressing interest in and investigating the lore of the resort paintings. This is just dipping a beginning toe in, but congrats to all for poking around!
▶ Portraits in the elevator should not be destroyed, purely for continuity’s sake. If a character would go far enough to attack one of the portraits, the portrait will slap them back with ghostly power.
▶ Characters may also figure other ways out of the elevator if they have specific abilities to do so. While the portraits can control the elevators, they cannot control your character(s). Any destruction to the elevator itself is liable to result in a rush of security dragging the culprit(s) away to the Iron Net.
▶ Great Tit! is running a massive sale! Even characters who are on the broke end of the spectrum will be able to afford to join in on the fun and indulge in sugar at these prices.
▶ Players are encouraged to make up any other elements for the Hall of Chocolate. If it’s a dessert and edible, it’s there. Enjoy your sugar coma!
▶ While the chocolate boxes are ICly limited due to Alessandro’s skills as a chocolatier, this is only an IC mechanic. There is no OOC limitation on this prompt as far as chocolate rarity goes.
THE NEST
ALICE AND THE PARROTS
Fashion boutiques are a dime a dozen in the Nest. The shopping hub is massive, lined with stores all trying to aggressively appeal to guests. A challenge in itself — but the guests of the Golden Peacock are no ordinary people. Used to being pampered and fed excitement, if these boutiques don’t bust their bottoms to appeal to the fickle nature of their patrons, they won’t be in business for much longer! One particular boutique, Alice and the Parrots, is riding winds of romantic thrill and churning out a couple of brand new fashion lines sure to draw in loads of chips.
Guests are welcome to try on clothes in Alice and the Parrots' dressing rooms. These dressing rooms are small and can only accommodate two people sharing at a time. Such is the life of a small boutique store. Sharing is no big deal, right? And there’s no way you can buy clothing this expensive without giving it a test first.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Players are encouraged to make up whatever cute outfits they would like for this prompt.
▶ Wedding clothes do not have to be cute and frilly; this section accommodates tastes of everyone.
▶ Alice and the Parrots is more expensive than Love Dove. Their clothing quality is excellent but their price tags are high. Staff may watch low ranks extra diligently to cut off any stealing. Thieves will be chased by NPC security! Anyone caught gets a day in the Iron Net.
CASINO CHAPEL
CASINO FLOOR
A Pop up Chapel has appeared in the Phoenix Casino. Guests are delighting in playing out weddings and pretending to get married — and a few guests are even tying the knot for real. They aren't worried about the sanctity of marriage; they can divorce tomorrow if they get bored of each other. And everyone knows that getting married doesn't mean you can't fuck whoever you want!
Since the resort isn't keeping track of how many marriages a guest has, all guests are encouraged to marry as many people as they would like. The more the merrier!
Wild wedding events will continue all throughout the month of February, until the guests find it's gotten stale. A divorce rush will round out the fun at the end of the month.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Weddings are not legally binding. Birdvis is not registered as a real officiant, but he does have an excellent beak and pompadour.
▶ Prizes from easy mode slot machines are automatic and do not require mod thumbs up to claim.
▶ Chip prize from difficult mode slot machines is automatic. The special prize is 5 reward points to add to your bank on rewards. Players who wish to claim the special prize should link the finished thread (the kink in question has been completed) under their rewards header with the header, Wedding Slot Machine. If you do any combination of 6/6 (finger hand lol) we ask you somehow make this sexy or involve a climax in order to claim the points.
BLANKET CW: Aphrodisiac; Compulsion; Costumes; Dubcon; Entrapment; Foodplay; Gambling; Lingerie; Matrimony; Tentacles; NSFW Images and Language; NTR; Nudity; Roleplay; Sacrilegious Themes
▶ All new characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. The house is still observing and deciding. As rank and suits are assigned upon acceptance your new character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's February event.
▶ Current characters may top level on the TDM. Please make sure to review the arrival prompt notes! Any current characters posting to the TDM should note they are current in their subject header.
▶ The top level directory is for new characters only. We want to make sure new characters are priority and receive attention!
▶ If you aren't satisfied with the prompts on this TDM please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort.
▶ Smut threads that take place on this TDM can be used for rewards. If both parties in the smut thread join the game, you may retroactively apply the character's initial card values to your 52 bank. If one character does not join the game the thread will not be applicable toward rewards (as that character would not have a card value). The character that does join would still receive a small payout for the encounter. Hopefully it was a fun thread anyway!
▶ We ask you to kindly add content warnings to your threads as appropriate.
▶ If you do not currently have permissions and kinks listed in your character’s journal we suggest leaving a note in your top level of any limits or boundaries for other players to reference.
▶ Thank you for spending Valentine's Day with us! You're our sweetheart this year. 💕
[ So it’s like taking a dealer’s stack and letting the cards fall where they may… You don’t know what you’ll get until you flip it over and pick it up. But if you’re chosen… Now that Ragna’s taken some time to get the anger and frustration out of his system, the reality was beginning to set in that he…really could be stuck here for a while. That his mission to defeat Terumi and the Imperator could be on an indefinite hiatus. ]
If I’m lucky. [ Considering the groundwork that Weiss has already laid out for him, the hustle and bustle of the ‘common’ guests fading into the background as they approach one of the VIP elevators, his voice wanders, a pensive thought as he looks down at the girl beside him. ] Guessing that makes you…
[ One of the “unlucky” ones. He realizes he might be bringing down the mood, so he lets out a short yet gruff sigh before threading his fingers through the back of his hair. No apologies. ]
Anyway, what about you? [ He taps his watch up against the door, recognizing him as a temporary wildcard, but more importantly? A newlywed! The elevator will only take a short moment to ’Ding!’ and open up. ] What’s your rank?
[ She's a little surprised he doesn't continue, so you know what? She'll finish his sentence for him. ]
Unlucky. You can say it.
[ At this point, there's nothing to be in denial about. She wishes that weren't the case, but after everything that's happened in the Ever After, it just feels like the world is poking fun at her whenever possible. Just because she's accepted she's unlucky doesn't mean she won't complain about it, though. ]
I'm a five. Not that low, but still low that staff at restaurants won't prioritise my orders.
[ She'll save the "for now" comments. It's not like getting up in the ranks is worth bragging about given the nature of this place. ]
[ His voice hums deeply with a mild rumble at her answer. ]
Fine. Unlucky.
[ Her words! Not his. Call it a rare instance of him thinking before he speaks. At least, instead of just bluntly calling her out on it. So far she seems like one of the more levelheaded people he's met in this place. At least, she answered his questions so far. Being straightforward with him and not throwing confusing rhetoric and insults did wonders for the mood.
She mentions how she's a five. Any earlier day here and the meaning behind that notion would have flown straight over his head; at the very least, he would have asked what that meant. But instead? As the VIP elevator doors slide open, spacious enough for those more...ambitious in the amount of company they were bringing up to the higher suites, Ragna steps in the elevator with a deepened frown settling on his expression. It's not Weiss' fault; he just remembers very clearly during his earlier sleuthing in the lower rank rooms and hallways.
How otherwise unsuspecting people got treated like complete and total trash. Complaints of orders being wrong. How one housekeeper practically barged into somebody's room without respecting their privacy, taking their covers and cramming them into the hamper on their cart. When would they get new sheets? Please wait. They'll be back shortly; thank you.
He doubted they even got that back without having to remind the staff. Weiss mentions restaurants not prioritizing her orders but, ]
Seems like the common trend, lower numbers getting treated like crap...
[ All the more reason to play. But as they climb higher and higher to the exclusive floors of the elusive Jack & Ace Suites, Ragna's glancing down to Weiss beside him, not for a quick five for his hand if he gets "unlucky". But for a chance to actually enjoy some peace and quiet with no catch; for a sex hotel that thrived on making sure nobody felt lonely, Ragna spent a good chunk of his time feeling exactly that. Not that he'll ever admit it, but he kind of missed having Tao around to pester him.
So if he can treat company better than these dumbasses at the Golden Peacock ever could? That's a little win in Ragna's books. And sticking it to these assholes. ]
I dunno about you, but I'm getting hungry. [ Half a beat. ] And thirsty.
[ Sure she can get her coffee but- ]
And whatever else I can take advantage of room service for.
[ 'DING!' The doors open and his frown breaks, with a smirk. ]
[ Ragna steps in first, putting the frown on his face on display. It's why Weiss has a brow arched as she steps into the elevator. Any comments she may have are kept to herself, such as questioning him and asking "What's with you now?"
She is really behaving herself for the sake of getting good coffee. And A+ tier snacks from the hotel kitchen.
His comment about those who aren't as privileged is something that hits close to home, though. Whether or not there is a deeper meaning to it, Weiss puts one to it when she responds. The elevator moves, taking them to a higher level, separating them further from those of lower ranks. ]
It is, unfortunately, how those in power stay in power. I don't think there are players here who actually think ill of those in the lower ranks, though. It's just the staff.
[ And hopefully? It stays that way.
In any case, it shouldn't be long until they reach his floor. The doors open, and this time, she's the one who steps out first. She's sure he'll catch up with her easily, anyway. ]
I was thinking of having a hot coffee earlier, but I kind of want it iced now. [ If he's eating, she may as well grab a bite, too. While she doesn't have an appetite just yet, a snack wouldn't hurt! Though that does... get her to think— ]
Hang on, [ She pauses, looking up at him. ] We have to pay for room service, don't we? Don't tell me. . .
[ Didn't he say he just arrived? Did he get it on already... Boy sure works fast???????? ]
[ Luckily for Weiss? There is something deeper beneath it all. But explaining everything about the NOL and their vicegrip on the world at large was a story for another time. Rather, it isn't a vital point to make when he's just more interested in taking a chance to unwind. ]
If it were my call to make, I'd be bringing them all down a peg or two. [ Though, what Weiss says about players here not treating the lower ranks poorly rings true too. He may be a wildcard, but, who knows where he'll wind up in this deck? He could be right back up here again, a free fancy room of solace for anyone that wanted it. ...if they were cool and not weird or annoying. Ragna's preemptively setting what-if stipulations in his head. As for the staff? ] Still assholes.
[ Ragna takes a moment to watch her lead ahead, loosing a more relaxed sigh now that they were away from the hustle and bustle of the casino scene lower down. Indeed, it doesn't take long for the white-haired man to find his stride with her. ]
Yeah? Little iced latte? Cold brew? Wouldn't be surprised if they could whip it up whatever way you wanted around here.
[ "Hang on," ] What's up? [ "We have to pay for room service, don't we? Don't tell me. . ." ]
Don't...tell me what? [ Dot. Dot. Dot. Forgiveness, Weiss. This one's a little slow to start when it comes to— ]
O-Oh... [ There it is! And the first sign of fluster on his face. ] Nope. Haven't got one chip on me.
[ Which means he most certainly doesn't work fast. By choice. For now. ]
Then don't be surprised if I order a cold brew latte with whipped cream, cotton candy, sprinkles, and rice krispies. Because they will make that. Especially if you're the one ordering.
[ She won't, though. She likes her coffee and she likes it with a hint of sweetness, but she isn't childish enough to order anything like that. Maybe to prove a point? But it doesn't seem like there's a need for it.
But- if he doesn't have a single chip on him, how does he expect to pay? Think fast, Ragna, because you've got a tiny girl about to call you out if you don't say the right thing. ]
Okay, lesson number one in this place? You need chips to be able to buy anything. You get chips if you have fun with someone, or if you win stuff at the casino.
[ He doesn't sound like he's bothered by her deciding to order whatever she'd like and making it as outlandish as possible. Under normal circumstances, he'd be worried about wracking up quite the bill, especially against his expectations. Ragna may be a wanted criminal, but he likes to think that he's a criminal of circumstance. If he's got the funds? He'll pay for something. He doesn't need extra reasons for people to come after him over something as petty as dining and dashing; and even that, he couldn't avoid thanks to Tao.
Weiss is preparing to call him out on that very same notion! Seeing how spacious and grandiose these suites are (without even being the highest echelon of royalty!), his was around the corner and towards the end of the hallway. But before they get there, she's telling him things that he already knows. Before he can huffily tell her something along the lines of, "Yeah, I know that. Obviously." she's asking him if he was expecting her to foot the bill. And thankfully for this tiny girl? Ragna is thinking fast. Rather, it's like he's thought of it for a while already and it comes preloaded. ]
Why would I invite you up to my room just to flip you the bill? I'll put it on my tab.
[ Is there even such a thing as a "tab" in this place? The real meat and potatoes of his reason, however, is: ]
Besides, we all literally got kidnapped. Even if we're all here just to gamble and screw, I'm still not in the mood to "play nice".
[ They're approaching the suite now. He doesn't know the first thing about this girl besides the fact she's in the same boat he is. As were many others here, whether they liked this "vacay" or not. Using his watch, the fancy key reader screen identifies the temporary newlywed with a little ✓, and a short text on the screen that reads:
"Welcome back, Ragna the Bloodedge."
'Click!' The door's unlocked. His humble abode awaits. ]
Come on. It's all on me.
[ As in, if anyone wants to make this a problem for anyone else (Weiss) other than himself, they'll deal with him. ]
[ Is that... his title? Hopefully it is not self-proclaimed one, because bro...
That does not sound cool at all.
But from the looks of it, he doesn't care about those kinds of things. Maybe it was a choice he made when he was 10 years old and it just stuck even if he's grown tired of it. Surely no one would willingly want to be called that at this age, right? Right?
By now, she'll just let him take the lead. If she says anything more, any more of her smartass comments, and he might take the offer back. It is his suite, after all. If he decides to put this on his tab, then she won't pay for hers, nor push the idea of it. That's awfully kind of him, especially since they just met, and she isn't exactly being nice. Not fawning over him and showering him with praise and compliments.
Since he is offering to put it all on his tab though, then she'll pick up the phone that's connected directly to room service, all so she can hand it to him. She's dialed the number before passing the phone, so he'll immediately be met with a very sweet sounding Hello! How can I help you today?
And an even sweeter sounding Weiss Schnee as she places her order for him to repeat. For the first time, he'd see her smiling, an expectant smile on her face. ]
An iced coffee with cream froth and sea salt, and a butter and sugar crepe. Please and thank you.
[ Chop chop. (He asked for this, pretty much...) ]
[ Ugh... He was hoping that she wouldn't read that. But he supposes it can't be helped. He doesn't sound embarrassed by the title like he was some geek that got stuck with some "edgy" name. If anything, his tone reflects upon a surprisingly more pensive expression. ]
It's a long story.
[ And that's all he has to currently say on the matter. Right now, it seems like that title doesn't hold any real meaning here. At least, he has yet to encounter anyone who actually recognizes the name. That's fine by him. It means less trouble and eyes on him. ...even if this world was wont to have eyes on their guests for entirely different reasons. Luckily for Wiseass Schnee, just setting foot in his own private space was already lifting his mood. Despite the fancy aluminum-coated, heart-shaped balloons, unopened boxes of high-quality chocolates, biscuits and other various sweets that he couldn't be trusted to eat, and various newlywed favours sitting on a table in between the luxurious sofas, it's the peace and quiet he likes most of all.
...that and eyeing the spotless kitchen. Of which he has no ingredients to cook with yet.
At least he doesn't feel nervous having someone up in his room. She wasn't being nice to him, but he wasn't fishing for niceties either. If she was rude, or abrasive or outright rejected his offer? She would have been met with a simple "suit yourself". But if he kept exploring this haunted ass sex casino on his own, he feels like he might have gone crazy... Call it a flash in the pan, Ragna of all people deciding to take a chance when he saw someone being inconvenienced for just having an arbitrary number to her, but.
The company is...a welcome change. Even if he wouldn't say that out loud. But: ]
Look- [ Ah! She's already picking up the phone directly linked to room service. Hold that thought, Ragna. He blinks, surprised that the phone is already ringing and he's getting it handed right to him. Straight out the gate?! ...not that he, really had any idea of where to go from here except maybe sit down and relax for a second but. When he's met with very sweet sounding room service asking what their illustrious newlywed would like, he feels like he's being put on the spot. ] Uhhh, hi...?
[ This is about the time that Ragna's met with said even sweeter Weiss. Huh. That's the first time he thinks he's seen her smile since he passed her by. Even if it was for the promise of some pristine goodies, no strings attached. The atmosphere changed at the drop of a hat, and...he couldn't help but fix her with a smaller, little amused smile of his own, breathing out of reach of the phone with a sigh, ]
You work fast.
[ Alright! Let's do this thing. She did say her please and thank yous. Despite the fact he'd just called these people assholes, he sounds cordial to the person on the other end. ]
Yeah, an iced coffee, with cream froth and sea salt. [ "Will that be all?" ] Nope. And a butter and sugar crepe.
[ "Of course! Anything else we can get for you?" ]
Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, beef chow mein, some fried rice... [ Hmm. What else can he extort these jackasses for. Oh! ] How about Ma Po Tofu? You got any of that?
[ "Certainly. How spicy would you like your Ma Po Tofu?" ]
A little heat. [ Oh no. ]
[ "Very good. Can I get you anything else for your pleasure tonight?" In which Ragna places his hand over the phone and looks back down at Weiss. ]
[ So, he's probably really, really hungry, because he doesn't have money and he's ordering this much. Surely he isn't ordering so much food just to make the kitchen work?
He asks if Weiss is fine with her orders, and she is, but... ]
Can you even eat all that? [ Some of her friends have big appetites, but even that much doesn't sound like something they can finish on their own. ] I'm fine, though, thank you.
[ And right before he can even tell the other person on the line that they're good? ]
Oh! And some earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs, too.
[ May as well, right?? :'D Sorry not sorry, Ragna. ]
[ Ragna can eat! And he will likely enjoy a good portion of everything if he finds it good. But he's not an outright glutton like some other people he knew. This is...more the fact that he doesn't really give a crap about their kidnappers, kitchen workers or no. ...is this another form of being passive-aggressive? ]
I can make a good dent.
[ She catches him just in time before he can call the rest of the order good, his breath stuttering silently when she requests earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs. And the smirk he gave her earlier actually settles into a more rare smile. Alright then. ]
AND some earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs. ...is that right? [ "That's correct, it's a very popular flavor!" ] That's all then.
[ The room service attendee on the other end, while not suspicious? Is more curious about the size of this order. It's not their place to ask personal questions, but it is their job to placate making sure that everyone is comfortable. As comfortable as they want to be. So. :)
"Very good. We shall place the total on your account. Your order will be up shortly."
With that? Ragna will just hang up. They know the room in which they ordered from. ]
There. Not a bad first call. [ But now that they're up here? He can finally start with what he'd been meaning to before he even invited Weiss. ] I'm gonna go switch out of this getup.
[ He's still decked out in a perfectly tailored white tuxedo. "Just Married" and all that. Where's his spouse now? Oh they're separated. Oh nooo how tragic. ]
You knock yourself out and make yourself comfortable.
[ He trusts her not to destroy all the furniture at least. askjlfd ]
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If I’m lucky. [ Considering the groundwork that Weiss has already laid out for him, the hustle and bustle of the ‘common’ guests fading into the background as they approach one of the VIP elevators, his voice wanders, a pensive thought as he looks down at the girl beside him. ] Guessing that makes you…
[ One of the “unlucky” ones. He realizes he might be bringing down the mood, so he lets out a short yet gruff sigh before threading his fingers through the back of his hair. No apologies. ]
Anyway, what about you? [ He taps his watch up against the door, recognizing him as a temporary wildcard, but more importantly? A newlywed! The elevator will only take a short moment to ’Ding!’ and open up. ] What’s your rank?
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Unlucky. You can say it.
[ At this point, there's nothing to be in denial about. She wishes that weren't the case, but after everything that's happened in the Ever After, it just feels like the world is poking fun at her whenever possible. Just because she's accepted she's unlucky doesn't mean she won't complain about it, though. ]
I'm a five. Not that low, but still low that staff at restaurants won't prioritise my orders.
[ She'll save the "for now" comments. It's not like getting up in the ranks is worth bragging about given the nature of this place. ]
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Fine. Unlucky.
[ Her words! Not his. Call it a rare instance of him thinking before he speaks. At least, instead of just bluntly calling her out on it. So far she seems like one of the more levelheaded people he's met in this place. At least, she answered his questions so far. Being straightforward with him and not throwing confusing rhetoric and insults did wonders for the mood.
She mentions how she's a five. Any earlier day here and the meaning behind that notion would have flown straight over his head; at the very least, he would have asked what that meant. But instead? As the VIP elevator doors slide open, spacious enough for those more...ambitious in the amount of company they were bringing up to the higher suites, Ragna steps in the elevator with a deepened frown settling on his expression. It's not Weiss' fault; he just remembers very clearly during his earlier sleuthing in the lower rank rooms and hallways.
How otherwise unsuspecting people got treated like complete and total trash. Complaints of orders being wrong. How one housekeeper practically barged into somebody's room without respecting their privacy, taking their covers and cramming them into the hamper on their cart. When would they get new sheets? Please wait. They'll be back shortly; thank you.
He doubted they even got that back without having to remind the staff. Weiss mentions restaurants not prioritizing her orders but, ]
Seems like the common trend, lower numbers getting treated like crap...
[ All the more reason to play. But as they climb higher and higher to the exclusive floors of the elusive Jack & Ace Suites, Ragna's glancing down to Weiss beside him, not for a quick five for his hand if he gets "unlucky". But for a chance to actually enjoy some peace and quiet with no catch; for a sex hotel that thrived on making sure nobody felt lonely, Ragna spent a good chunk of his time feeling exactly that. Not that he'll ever admit it, but he kind of missed having Tao around to pester him.
So if he can treat company better than these dumbasses at the Golden Peacock ever could? That's a little win in Ragna's books. And sticking it to these assholes. ]
I dunno about you, but I'm getting hungry. [ Half a beat. ] And thirsty.
[ Sure she can get her coffee but- ]
And whatever else I can take advantage of room service for.
[ 'DING!' The doors open and his frown breaks, with a smirk. ]
How 'bout you?
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She is really behaving herself for the sake of getting good coffee. And A+ tier snacks from the hotel kitchen.
His comment about those who aren't as privileged is something that hits close to home, though. Whether or not there is a deeper meaning to it, Weiss puts one to it when she responds. The elevator moves, taking them to a higher level, separating them further from those of lower ranks. ]
It is, unfortunately, how those in power stay in power. I don't think there are players here who actually think ill of those in the lower ranks, though. It's just the staff.
[ And hopefully? It stays that way.
In any case, it shouldn't be long until they reach his floor. The doors open, and this time, she's the one who steps out first. She's sure he'll catch up with her easily, anyway. ]
I was thinking of having a hot coffee earlier, but I kind of want it iced now. [ If he's eating, she may as well grab a bite, too. While she doesn't have an appetite just yet, a snack wouldn't hurt! Though that does... get her to think— ]
Hang on, [ She pauses, looking up at him. ] We have to pay for room service, don't we? Don't tell me. . .
[ Didn't he say he just arrived? Did he get it on already... Boy sure works fast???????? ]
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If it were my call to make, I'd be bringing them all down a peg or two. [ Though, what Weiss says about players here not treating the lower ranks poorly rings true too. He may be a wildcard, but, who knows where he'll wind up in this deck? He could be right back up here again, a free fancy room of solace for anyone that wanted it. ...if they were cool and not weird or annoying. Ragna's preemptively setting what-if stipulations in his head. As for the staff? ] Still assholes.
[ Ragna takes a moment to watch her lead ahead, loosing a more relaxed sigh now that they were away from the hustle and bustle of the casino scene lower down. Indeed, it doesn't take long for the white-haired man to find his stride with her. ]
Yeah? Little iced latte? Cold brew? Wouldn't be surprised if they could whip it up whatever way you wanted around here.
[ "Hang on," ] What's up? [ "We have to pay for room service, don't we? Don't tell me. . ." ]
Don't...tell me what? [ Dot. Dot. Dot. Forgiveness, Weiss. This one's a little slow to start when it comes to— ]
O-Oh... [ There it is! And the first sign of fluster on his face. ] Nope. Haven't got one chip on me.
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[ She won't, though. She likes her coffee and she likes it with a hint of sweetness, but she isn't childish enough to order anything like that. Maybe to prove a point? But it doesn't seem like there's a need for it.
But- if he doesn't have a single chip on him, how does he expect to pay? Think fast, Ragna, because you've got a tiny girl about to call you out if you don't say the right thing. ]
Okay, lesson number one in this place? You need chips to be able to buy anything. You get chips if you have fun with someone, or if you win stuff at the casino.
[ And with that lesson, she has to ask: ]
Are you expecting me to pay for your food?
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[ He doesn't sound like he's bothered by her deciding to order whatever she'd like and making it as outlandish as possible. Under normal circumstances, he'd be worried about wracking up quite the bill, especially against his expectations. Ragna may be a wanted criminal, but he likes to think that he's a criminal of circumstance. If he's got the funds? He'll pay for something. He doesn't need extra reasons for people to come after him over something as petty as dining and dashing; and even that, he couldn't avoid thanks to Tao.
Weiss is preparing to call him out on that very same notion! Seeing how spacious and grandiose these suites are (without even being the highest echelon of royalty!), his was around the corner and towards the end of the hallway. But before they get there, she's telling him things that he already knows. Before he can huffily tell her something along the lines of, "Yeah, I know that. Obviously." she's asking him if he was expecting her to foot the bill. And thankfully for this tiny girl? Ragna is thinking fast. Rather, it's like he's thought of it for a while already and it comes preloaded. ]
Why would I invite you up to my room just to flip you the bill? I'll put it on my tab.
[ Is there even such a thing as a "tab" in this place? The real meat and potatoes of his reason, however, is: ]
Besides, we all literally got kidnapped. Even if we're all here just to gamble and screw, I'm still not in the mood to "play nice".
[ They're approaching the suite now. He doesn't know the first thing about this girl besides the fact she's in the same boat he is. As were many others here, whether they liked this "vacay" or not. Using his watch, the fancy key reader screen identifies the temporary newlywed with a little ✓, and a short text on the screen that reads:
"Welcome back, Ragna the Bloodedge."
'Click!' The door's unlocked. His humble abode awaits. ]
Come on. It's all on me.
[ As in, if anyone wants to make this a problem for anyone else (Weiss) other than himself, they'll deal with him. ]
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[ Is that... his title? Hopefully it is not self-proclaimed one, because bro...
That does not sound cool at all.
But from the looks of it, he doesn't care about those kinds of things. Maybe it was a choice he made when he was 10 years old and it just stuck even if he's grown tired of it. Surely no one would willingly want to be called that at this age, right? Right?
By now, she'll just let him take the lead. If she says anything more, any more of her smartass comments, and he might take the offer back. It is his suite, after all. If he decides to put this on his tab, then she won't pay for hers, nor push the idea of it. That's awfully kind of him, especially since they just met, and she isn't exactly being nice. Not fawning over him and showering him with praise and compliments.
Since he is offering to put it all on his tab though, then she'll pick up the phone that's connected directly to room service, all so she can hand it to him. She's dialed the number before passing the phone, so he'll immediately be met with a very sweet sounding Hello! How can I help you today?
And an even sweeter sounding Weiss Schnee as she places her order for him to repeat. For the first time, he'd see her smiling, an expectant smile on her face. ]
An iced coffee with cream froth and sea salt, and a butter and sugar crepe. Please and thank you.
[ Chop chop. (He asked for this, pretty much...) ]
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It's a long story.
[ And that's all he has to currently say on the matter. Right now, it seems like that title doesn't hold any real meaning here. At least, he has yet to encounter anyone who actually recognizes the name. That's fine by him. It means less trouble and eyes on him. ...even if this world was wont to have eyes on their guests for entirely different reasons. Luckily for
WiseassSchnee, just setting foot in his own private space was already lifting his mood. Despite the fancy aluminum-coated, heart-shaped balloons, unopened boxes of high-quality chocolates, biscuits and other various sweets that he couldn't be trusted to eat, and various newlywed favours sitting on a table in between the luxurious sofas, it's the peace and quiet he likes most of all....that and eyeing the spotless kitchen. Of which he has no ingredients to cook with yet.
At least he doesn't feel nervous having someone up in his room. She wasn't being nice to him, but he wasn't fishing for niceties either. If she was rude, or abrasive or outright rejected his offer? She would have been met with a simple "suit yourself". But if he kept exploring this haunted ass sex casino on his own, he feels like he might have gone crazy... Call it a flash in the pan, Ragna of all people deciding to take a chance when he saw someone being inconvenienced for just having an arbitrary number to her, but.
The company is...a welcome change. Even if he wouldn't say that out loud. But: ]
Look- [ Ah! She's already picking up the phone directly linked to room service. Hold that thought, Ragna. He blinks, surprised that the phone is already ringing and he's getting it handed right to him. Straight out the gate?! ...not that he, really had any idea of where to go from here except maybe sit down and relax for a second but. When he's met with very sweet sounding room service asking what their illustrious newlywed would like, he feels like he's being put on the spot. ] Uhhh, hi...?
[ This is about the time that Ragna's met with said even sweeter Weiss. Huh. That's the first time he thinks he's seen her smile since he passed her by. Even if it was for the promise of some pristine goodies, no strings attached. The atmosphere changed at the drop of a hat, and...he couldn't help but fix her with a smaller, little amused smile of his own, breathing out of reach of the phone with a sigh, ]
You work fast.
[ Alright! Let's do this thing. She did say her please and thank yous. Despite the fact he'd just called these people assholes, he sounds cordial to the person on the other end. ]
Yeah, an iced coffee, with cream froth and sea salt. [ "Will that be all?" ] Nope. And a butter and sugar crepe.
[ "Of course! Anything else we can get for you?" ]
Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, beef chow mein, some fried rice... [ Hmm. What else can he extort these jackasses for. Oh! ] How about Ma Po Tofu? You got any of that?
[ "Certainly. How spicy would you like your Ma Po Tofu?" ]
A little heat. [ Oh no. ]
[ "Very good. Can I get you anything else for your pleasure tonight?" In which Ragna places his hand over the phone and looks back down at Weiss. ]
You good?
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He asks if Weiss is fine with her orders, and she is, but... ]
Can you even eat all that? [ Some of her friends have big appetites, but even that much doesn't sound like something they can finish on their own. ] I'm fine, though, thank you.
[ And right before he can even tell the other person on the line that they're good? ]
Oh! And some earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs, too.
[ May as well, right?? :'D Sorry not sorry, Ragna. ]
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I can make a good dent.
[ She catches him just in time before he can call the rest of the order good, his breath stuttering silently when she requests earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs. And the smirk he gave her earlier actually settles into a more rare smile. Alright then. ]
AND some earl grey and dark chocolate cream puffs. ...is that right? [ "That's correct, it's a very popular flavor!" ] That's all then.
[ The room service attendee on the other end, while not suspicious? Is more curious about the size of this order. It's not their place to ask personal questions, but it is their job to placate making sure that everyone is comfortable. As comfortable as they want to be. So. :)
"Very good. We shall place the total on your account. Your order will be up shortly."
With that? Ragna will just hang up. They know the room in which they ordered from. ]
There. Not a bad first call. [ But now that they're up here? He can finally start with what he'd been meaning to before he even invited Weiss. ] I'm gonna go switch out of this getup.
[ He's still decked out in a perfectly tailored white tuxedo. "Just Married" and all that. Where's his spouse now? Oh they're separated. Oh nooo how tragic. ]
You knock yourself out and make yourself comfortable.
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