TDM #4

[fabulists]

fable test drive meme #4

// away with the fairies

In your land, there may be stories of the Fae taking people away. Perhaps you haven't heard of the Fae at all, or perhaps you are more familiar with them than others. No matter how well acquainted you are with the Fae, everyone around you has experienced the same fate tonight: Being taken by them. Partially, at least. For they did not want to kidnap anyone from their home and take them away from the life they knew. In a small jar of fairy dust, part of your soul was taken in the night and brought to a magical village by the name of Fable.

On arrival, the Fae release you from the jar before waving their magic wands, and materialise this taken little part of you into a brand new you. From here onwards, your new life begins, shared among all sorts of magical creatures. Here, you will be allowed to grow, thrive and enjoy the bounties provided to you by these mysterious and wonderful creatures. In exchange, they ask for a share of the magical fruit that you grow in your garden, donated to their dragon overseer in exchange for rewards. After a briefing on your new life, you understand things as best as you possibly can. Now, it's time to settle into a brand new cottagecore life.

Welcome to Fable.

// arrival

Now that you are a resident of Fable, you have a brand new cottage, a garden, and a few tools to use! There's not an awful lot in your cottage, though: Just a cardboard box, a lamp, a cassette tape and a single bed. Fear not, though! By participating in friendly tasks, your cottage will look great in no time.

Something sparkly catches your attention before you realise it's a message board, advertising an array of tasks for bonus fruit. Did this thing appear out of nowhere just now? That must be the case, since you can swear it wasn't there a second ago. The board may inspire you to go out there and mingle. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards friendliness to welcome this new season!

april showers & pretty flowers

// treacherous thunderstorm

Around this time of year, the weather in Fable can certainly get hectic. While magic can only do so much to tidy the remaining fallen leaves off the ground, there's nothing like a doozy of a downpour to really sweep everything fresh and new. With all of the new flowers that have been growing in Fable, a lot of rainwater is certainly needed to give them all a drink. The dragons and storm spirits have been brewing up a torrential downpour scheduled to fall all over Fable and beyond - along with some strong winds. Are you prepared for the occasion?

From cottage to cottage, roof tiles rattle and leaves are swept away. It is advised to not go outside during this storm period, and if you're caught in the rain, to take shelter immediately! If you can't reach your cottage in time, there are other village landmarks to take shelter beneath. The thunder is very loud and the wind is strong enough to knock someone off their feet. It might be best to keep close to people in this weather - going out alone could be very dangerous. And if you're cooped up inside with a friend or a stranger, why not get to know them to pass the time?

It is important to be wary of the lightning. If someone gets struck by lightning, they will not die - but they will experience an injury and a magical feedback loop which swaps their personality! The cure for this problem is rainwater tea - a remedy which is advertised throughout the town's message boards as a precaution for any unlucky residents. The affected person will be lightning charged, causing them to receive an electric shock every time their hands are near water, which will make brewing tea impossible. Someone who has struck will need to rely on another person to brew the tea for them. A lightning-shaped scar will mark the person who got struck wherever they were affected.

After the storm ceases, there may be property damage such as collapsed gates, fallen fences, missing roof tiles and even an injury or two! Oh no! As compensation for enduring such a hearty storm - the realm's overseer, Prism, provides brand new repairing tools to those who had taken damage.

// flowers of kanshi

After enduring such a horrendous downpour, you definitely feel the urge to get out of town. The residents of Fable gossip endlessly about how stunning the cherry blossoms are in Kanshi this time of year, and the fairies practically insist that you go.

Upon arrival, you can see that Kanshi has received quite a beating from the storm. The winds and rain have blown cherry blossom petals all over the place - in the streets, rivers, and they're covering the buildings. You can see all sorts of tiny magical creatures making their best efforts to clean up, part of you wonders why they aren't using magic.

You feel a tap on the shoulder, and realise that it's a tiny sakura dragon sitting perched on you.

"Hi," they say, "I hope it's not too much to ask, but ... could you help us out here?"

You did come here to relax, so you may be a little bit hesitant at first. Still, you'll allow the dragon to continue.

"Kanshi normally has a dusting of petals here and there, but this is just too much for us to deal with on our own. If you help us gather petals, we'll offer you free access to our hot springs and restaurants. We'll even use the petals to craft furniture for you."

That's not a bad suggestion. Besides, it would be difficult to enjoy a trip here with petals covering the place. Once you agree to the dragon's request, you are given a fishing net to catch petals on the ground, in the water and in the air.

// sakura springs

Finally! It's time to relax. The sakura dragons were true to their word - in addition to the furniture gifted in exchange for the petals you collected, you have access to all of Kanshi's most favoured attractions!

There are incredible restaurants with shiba inu chefs ready to tailor to your every desire! The dining can be enjoyed in outdoor cafés surrounded by flowers, evening restaurants - and even an izakaya (alcohol & food bar) with food and drink available all night. It seems that the residents of Kanshi are very grateful for all the effort taken to clean up their home. If you want to spend the night here, even, the owners of the ryokan (traditional inns) will be glad to accommodate any guests. There are many beautiful wonders all across Kanshi, but one of the most renowned attractions are the hot springs. These incredible buildings feature indoor pools, outdoor waterways and rivers to bathe in which rejuvenates and uplifts anyone who steps in these waters. It's no wonder that creatures travel from all over just to bathe in them!

For every thread you write, you will receive cherry blossom furniture for your cottage! Feel free to leave a comment here to redeem these once you've written 5 tags in your thread! Since our TDMs are considered game canon, if you choose to app, these rewards will cross over with you when you join the game!

Let's see what the attractions of Kanshi have in store!

The Flower Cafés are sooooo cute! Situated outside, these charming cafés offer spectacular views of Kanshi's flower fields. All of the food and drinks arrive in incredibly charming pastel colours! (Even the savoury stuff!) Enjoying time in the café while surrounded by all of this pollen will cause a flower to bloom in your hair every time you smile! When they sprout, it's a very ticklish sensation - which might make you smile a lot. This ticklish pollen can be treated with a swim. Good thing there's a hot spring nearby!

The Restaurants have no shortage of incredible food! Whether you would like to order off the set menu, a conveyor belt or destroy all-you-can eat, every option is available. The more food you consume, the more you will feel the urge to open up and talk about yourself. Even things you might not normally be so inclined to tell strangers...!

The Izakaya Bars are the perfect spots for any adults who love good food and good alcohol. There are no innocuous effects from the food and drink ... apart from the house special - cherry plum sake! It is everyone's favourite drink in Kanshi and all-time best seller. Consuming the sake will cause any of the following effects: giggles, excessive compliments, tingly sensations, increased stamina and the urge to overshare your thoughts.

The Hot Springs are beloved by all of Kanshi's locals and beyond. These huge, towering buildings are crafted with wood and feature private indoor pools, outdoor waterfall pools and smaller pools which are connected by streams. In order to allow guests to bathe in peace, the mythological & animal villagers of Kanshi have granted their guests from Fable to have an area all to themselves. They have also provided care packages to the guests! They contain a variety of scented bath salts to choose from. Each salt type has an (undisclosed) effect once in use. The Rose Scented Salts will make someone feel warm, friendly and affectionate. The Vanilla Bean Salts will make someone feel confident and talkative. Their mood will also be enhanced - whether it's a happy kind or melancholic kind. And the Warming Lavender Salts, surprisingly, will give someone the tail and ears of an animal!

over the rainbow

// a rainsplosion

You were likely more than aware of the intense storm that happened earlier. Just when you figure that everything is settled, you are interrupted by a group of frantic fairies flittering through Fable's village.

"Quick! Quick! Come with us! You've gotta see it!"

See what, exactly? Once you have the opportunity, you ask these excitable fae why they're in such a hurry.

"There's gonna be an explosion! A magic explosion!" ... Is that even safe?

"You know the storm? The huge storm? Well - a lot of it was magic, you know! The storm spirits created something magnificent to tidy up winter and blow everything away. And then the dragons and unicorns got involved, and they all started playing in the clouds and had a magic fight! This one cloud is so full of magic - it's going to explode! You've got to come and see it! Nothing bad will happen ... we think! But if it does, we'll fix the problem right up with our magic! Promise!"

Can you really trust the fairies to keep their promise...? But a magical explosion does sound pretty cool. Perhaps against your better judgement, you agree to go.

On the mountainside, you see it - a huge looming storm cloud flickering with rainbow colours and streaks of lightning. There are a few dragons flying nearby, with a heavy layer of anticipation in the air. You can hear laughter from the creatures, which might reassure you that you aren't in any real danger. And then--

The cloud EXPLODES with a fantastic BOOM!

You have to admit - it does look pretty incredible! Just as you take a moment to admire the rainbow explosion, the magical shockwaves blast out and phase through you which causes an immediate effect...! Uh oh?!

Depending on which colour of the magical rainbow blast hits you, a different effect will occur:

Being hit with the colour Red will cause you to kiss the person you see next! Oh, my!

Being hit with the colour Orange will transform you into a merperson! Which is great, except ... you can't see any water around here! Maybe someone can carry you to water.

Being hit with the colour Yellow will give you an animal ears and tail of your choice. So cute! But you also feel the urge to follow the instincts and behaviours of said animal to some degree, too.

Being hit with the colour Green will summon enemies for you to fight! Yikes! From the shadows, monsters manifested out of your worst fears will come to life before trying to attack you - you've been given a weapon to defend yourself, but it would be better if you battled them with another person!

Being hit with the colour Blue will make you spontaneously burst into tears. It seems like nothing can stop you from crying, either - but comfort from another will ease the pain.

Being hit with the colour Purple will cause all of your inner thoughts to hover above your head in a thought bubble. Let's hope you aren't thinking of anything too strange at the moment ...

In a standard fairytale way, all effects end at midnight. Those cheeky fairies didn't keep their promise after all!

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Comments

[admonition]

[ Alhaitham raises his eyebrows at that statement, even though he doesn't say a thing about what he thinks of it. Kaveh is delicate, but telling him that now would serve no purpose. Besides, he might easily mistake delicate for weak and that Kaveh most certainly isn't. ]

Is this your way of telling me that you like it rough?

[ In the end, the scribe settles for teasing while his two fingers slip inside, slowly curling and stretching. ]

Duly noted.

[admonition]

[ Cynonari platonic??? Now, that's a good joke. Alhaitham knows what you are. ]

How long has it been since the beginning? Nothing seemed off about you or him.

[ He knows he'd notice something, especially if what the fae said at the beginning about taking away a part of their souls is true and yet, everything was intact back in Sumeru. ]

Maybe it doesn't matter all that much. I'm glad to see you doing well, though. Do you know if they have a library around here?

[ No time to waste. ]

[alcazarzaray]

N-No! I mean, I do, sometimes, it's just ...

( Ugh, no. He can't even bicker while this is happening to him. It's such an intimate act - and it's happening right now with a man that he's been pining for over such a long period of time. Kaveh's hand trembles as it settles on Alhaitham's arm, eyes closing, while soft breathy sounds of pleasure draw from his lips. It certainly won't help him if he's tense when he should be relaxing, so the architect takes a deep breath, adjusting the position of his hips so that Alhaitham can angle his finger deeper inside of him. )

Mmm ... ( Alhaitham has seen Kaveh in many vulnerable states in his life, but this is one entirely new. He's flustered, trembling, clinging to him with adoring sounds of praise drifting from him. ) That's perfect. Just like that ... ( It should be clear as daylight that Kaveh loves this. )

[admonition]

You should tell me how you like it.

[ Alhaitham murmurs softly with no intention of making it their usual bickering, but out of curiosity. These sounds that come past Kaveh's lips, the ones that feel like music to Alhaitham's ears, are a good reason to learn more as well. ]

I want to see you like this more often. [ Needy, flustered, clingy. The scribe has been wondering about whether he should make that wish clear, but Kaveh deserves nothing less than honesty. ] We'll get back to this later.

[ That's his cue to thrust his fingers deeper in, with much more force than previously. Depending on whether Kaveh's enjoys it or not, Alhaitham will keep up the pace or slow down again. ]

[alcazarzaray]

Mm- ( He kisses him. ) I like it because it's you doing this.

( Which warrants an explanation that Kaveh can't quite give right now ... he'll explain later. Deep down, he's a romantic at heart - a fragile soul who yearns to feel loved despite all resistance offered by this self-loathing habits. Men have never looked at Kaveh like he is a person, Alhaitham is the only one who has. There's no denying it - he has captivated Kaveh in every possible way.

The deeper angle of those fingers proves to be effective, with Kaveh's breath cracking between the high-pitched throaty moans that he makes. It feels good, but it's certainly not the main event. ) T-That's enough-- ( He murmurs, satisfied with how much he's been stretched. ) I want you inside me now.

[veardant]

Mm.. about five months or so now, I'd say. Give or take a week or so.

[ they've had plenty of time to settle in and get used to this place, as it were, and while he would much rather be home, at least, he thinks, this place is far better than reverie. though tighnari is wearing a heavy sweater with a thick turtleneck, alhaitham might just spy the scars around his throat. ]

As for a library, yes, there's one in the village. It's no House of Daena, but you'll have plenty to read to occupy yourself.

[lucency]

[ She grabs the door, and, well, if that isn't the sweetest damn thing she's ever seen! Belle's careful not to make assumptions, though, even though she grins as she ushers Tighnari inside, where he'll find two steaming mugs on the small table. Belle shuffles over and removes the teabags, because she is a stickler for proper steeping time! ]

There's sugar and milk as well! I wasn't sure how you take yours.

flower cafe;

[veardant]

[ oh dear. he's going to have a whole head of flowers soon enough, isn't he?? ]

Ah.. having some trouble?

[backstreetbard]

[ If he says it's fine, then it's fine. The lack of seating is the least of their troubles right now. Dorothea sighs softly as she continues to gently dry her own body, allowing Cyrus to help remove the most thoroughly-soaked outer layers of his clothing.

For a chance meeting of two strangers, this encounter is incredibly intimate. She's had men in her body before, but never like this, and she's not sure if this is better or worse, or if an experience like this can even be measured on such a scale.

She appreciates that he seems good-natured, at least. He hasn't yelled or made a fuss. In fact, he doesn't seems bothered at all. ]

The only question I care to have answered is how we change back? No offense but I don't want to be stuck like this for the rest of my life.

[ But he does get a dry chuckle out of her. ]

I've seen enough naked bodies that they no longer hold any real mystery for me, but... I appreciate your restraint. There are plenty of men who wouldn't bother even trying to keep their hands to themselves.

[hackr]

Magical contracts in Storybrooke.

( neon knows he doesn't really have a leg to stand on to judge since they're currently sitting in a fairy world currently. he opens his mouth to crack a joke until belle's slammed her hand on the counter and makes even neon jump in his seat.

he seal claps in appreciation. ) Fuck yeah! Something fried for the lady!!

[dapples]

Yes!

( He squawks with laughter, continuing to giggle with every flower that blossoms in his antlers. )

How do I ma-ake it stop! There's not normally any- ( Giggle! ) Ticklin' involved when I grow flowers! Hahaha!

[secretlives]

[ It’s hard for Dal to notice anything outside of his father’s menacing stance, the way he taunts him and the memories of what had happened before he had left the final time fresh, it really hadn’t so long ago. He’ll feel guilty later for being so wrapped up in his own trauma to not notice what’s going on around him, that the person that comes to him, that asks him if he’s okay had their own experience too just now.

What is he supposed to do? How can he make him go away. He can’t really be here… he can’t… ]

No…

[ His father always made him scared, weak, paralyzed.

Neon would probably be so pissed if he saw this now. ]

[secretlives]

[ Dal makes a noise when Neon swims toward him and he’s half expecting him to tug him under the water but instead…

His eyes widen and then he laughs, a giggle really before he’s immediately reaching out to touch the ears. ]

You really are a trash panda.

[faeshim]

There is no way that I could have known this and not missed it.

[an affection that he's seen, and longed for, even if he's never really known it for himself. daeshim's fingers curl and rip when the other starts to pull away, but he resentfully lets him.]

And now I can say it again.

[he misses the feeling already, but it's not like lennon is gone completely. and he even has the luxury of being near him during one of the fae's favorite activities!]

Would you like me to scrub you?

[secondthoughts]

Making a fire.

[ Hector lifts a balled fist, calling forth his magic as he concentrates on the pile of leaves in the hole. The air shifts, and a moment later, a little guy sits perfectly placed in the hole. And as its feet touch the tinder, there's a puff of flame, of hot air, and the dried foliage begins to smoulder. It's not long later that the fire catches, and slowly grows. ]

We don't know how long this storm is going to last. Better we try to warm up while we can than risk getting sick.

[ He settles into a sit, back towards the wind to keep the fire from going out. He motions for Ilsa to join him. ]

I don't bite.

[secondthoughts]

Yeah.

[ He sounds pretty set in his decision, though he casts Yuya a curious look. ]

I'd offer you my cape or my coat, but they're soaked. If we're going to warm you up, then we need to get a fire going.

[ With his hair mostly wrung out, he tosses it back behind his shoulders and begins to roam the overhang in search of tinder. ]

[secondthoughts]

[ Ah-ha. Very good.

Hector turns to look at Kaveh again, resting his chin on his fist as he leans over the bar; the leg extending to the other's stool shifts as he does, his knee just slightly brushing up against Kaveh. Is that intentional? Hard to say. ]

You know, I've found myself preferring men as of late.

[ "As of late," meaning since...well. Steely blue settles on him, narrowing slightly as he takes in the blond's features. ]

Especially when they're as good looking as this one guy I know.

[ The way the grin crosses his face makes it pretty obvious he's talking about Kaveh. ]

[privatechat]

[ It's such a Daeshim thing to say, meaning, it's weird. But he doesn't argue with him, he feels the wya the other's fingers grip at him and... well at it only encourages him further not to pull away completely.

He raises a brow at the question. ]

You really are obsessed with washing together.

[hackr]

Yeah, well, I'm your trash, so tough cookies for you.

( he blows a raspberry at dal, letting him play with his ears for a moment before pulling away. he just wants to get himself onto a flat rock surface he can perch upon to examine his tail. it's soft, not too thick, with grey and black wings. he laughs because he doesn't know how else to respond to such a ridiculous thing. )

This feels weird. Lemme see yours.

[secretlives]

One man's trash is another man's treasure or whatever.

[ Neon's definitely anything but actual trash. He swims to the edge and then at the other's words he's climbing out of the water too. Even wet, it's clear that the fox tail is pretty fluffy as he sits down beside him, his tail instinctively shaking to try and get the water off. ]

Like it?

[admonition]

[ Rather than hearing an explanation, Alhaitham chases Kaveh's lips shortly after the kiss is broken and seals them again, his hand still relentlessly working on stretching the man. For some reason, it feels that them trying to explain their feelings and thoughts verbally might not be a good idea for now. Not to mention that Alhaitham doesn't find it really necessary, especially after witnessing how Kaveh's body reacts to his touch. ]

Maybe you could assist me this time. I want you to touch me.

[ Alhaitham's dick is half-hard already, without any stimulation whatsoever. Knowing Kaveh, he's not going to say no, but rather than appealing to the architect's people pleasing side, his goal is different—Alhaitham doesn't want Kaveh to hold himself back when it comes to his needs, so perhaps being direct about his own will make it easier for his housemate to open up. ]

[alcazarzaray]

( O-Oh, wow. It's a request that makes his heart flutter, and there's a slight pang of guilt. He's not a selfish lover by any measure, and he loves to please his partners, so he's slightly taken aback from not taking action earlier. He wraps his hand around Alhaitham's cock, humming out a moan of approval. )

You don't need to tell me twice ...

( Mm, Alhaitham feels so good in the palm of his hand. Of course this guy has such a thick, perfect cock. Of course he does. Kaveh can't help but voyeuristically watch as he pumps it in his hand, adoring the way it looks and feels. He pays close attention to Alhaitham's reactions, trying to earn any satisfied sound that he possibly can. Kaveh then decides to enhance the experience for him ... he shuffles down, stationing himself on his side, the curve of his hips emphasised by his positioning. Alhaitham will feel the head of his cock become enveloped by a warm, wet mouth - as Kaveh begins to lavish it with his tongue, firmly applying pressure to the underside of his foreskin. )

Mmmm ... ( He hums, before taking him into the warm wet confines entirely, practically worshipping him with his mouth. )

[admonition]

[ Kaveh's hand would have been more than enough—Alhaitham can't do a thing about the low groans that slip past his lips when he's being watched with such adoration. The architect's nimble fingers wrapped around his filling out cock send waves of pleasure with every stroke, yet it looks like that's just a taste of what Kaveh wants to offer him. ]

Hey, you wanted—

[ Kaveh's tongue coaxes a moan out, leaving Alhaitham barely holding himself back from rocking his hips forward. The sight of Kaveh working his mouth on his dick is breathtaking, but the scribe knows that he needs to focus. ]

To make love...

[admonition]

Perfect. I should see Kaveh first, though.

[ He wants to see him first, but that rolls better off his tongue. Tighnari might see right through him, but it doesn't matter. However, the scars on the forest watcher's throat are something he finds rather puzzling. ]

Is this place dangerous?

[alcazarzaray]

( He flicks up a glance through his long dark lashes while he continues to lavish the head, humming with satisfaction. Alhaitham just doesn't get it, does he? This is all part of lovemaking. Even the parts that come before. Kaveh smiles adoringly at the other man, removing himself from his cock after applying one final kiss to the head. )

Of course I still do. ( Kaveh applies another broad stroke with his tongue from base to tip, teasing the head. ) I'm just warming you up.

( Of course, he's not going to do this forever. Especially since Alhaitham is a virgin, and Kaveh wants to ensure he can last. After a few more strokes and teases, the architect removes himself and leans over in order to apprehend the glass bottle of oil. He pours a generous amount on his hand and strokes Alhaitham's cock, before pouring on a little bit more for good measure. He then reaches behind himself and coats the entrance of his hole, once again for good measure.

The blonde man finally positions himself up on all fours, his golden hair spilling over his back like a silken waterfall of sunlight while looking back over his shoulder with anticipation. It's not the most intimate of positions, but it's a perfect starting point. )

Whenever you're ready. ( Wow ... they're really doing this. Kaveh can hardly believe it. )