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[thepriceiswrong]

Who: Idols and their feelings
Where: The Game Tower
When: Day 235, Midday

[ Upon being whisked to the Game Tower, you can feel your phone vibrate; it seems that a new app has appeared on it, named "Sharing." The lobby also seems to have a number of rooms added to it…? Upon closer inspection, they're a number of small vid rooms, with controls on the outside to choose a scenario.

In the center of the lobby sits the possibly-familiar figure of Lantana, in a plush armchair, reading a book. Or, rather, her hologram, since some people did in fact just try to stab a host just this week.

She snaps her book closed at seeing you all arrive. ]

Good, you're here.

We've dealt with memories, uncovered truths—now is for a more fundamental level of understanding. And before all of you protest, it's character-building. No, I will not change the rules or exempt you.

Please do your best not to disappoint. You've done well so far, after all.

RULES | ACTIVITIES | HOST CHATTER | TURN-IN - ENDS @ 6PM PST 5/10/20

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[we_meet_again]

[Hello, Cobalt is in a very good mood! But there's a thread of concern winding around in Izanagi's direction.]

You okay? Need someone to cover your escape while you make a run for it?

[bondsofsuffering]

I'm starting to think it's impossible to get out of here.

[There's too many people, what the heck!!

-Wait.]

Hey. Does Cloud 9 work right now?

[we_meet_again]

Probably!

Here:

[he extends a hand. Low five]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Low five, gimme gimme that ability to not freak the fuck out quite as hard.]

[we_meet_again]

[At the touch, all negative emotions shut right off! Izanagi will still know they exist, but won't be able to feel any of them. In their place, there's a bit of a mood lift, where things all seem slightly better.

Duration of effect is player choice (probably 24 hours or less though)]

How's that?

[bondsofsuffering]

[Thank god.]

Much better, thanks.

[He's genuinely appreciative and quite frankly relieved!]

[we_meet_again]

[Cobalt's feeling of concern vanishes like a wisp of smoke. Only happiness now.]

No worries.

Not your kind of game, huh?

[bondsofsuffering]

Not really.

[Feelings are grossssss.]

But now that I'm feeling better... Want to try to score some points?

[we_meet_again]

[gentle sympathy]

I'm game if you are.

What's the highest-scoring thing you'd be in the mood for?

[bondsofsuffering]

[Humming a little as he looks over the options. He's just kind of resigned, but like. Might as well give it a go.]

Think restraining someone by their wrists is enough to count?

[That's... potentially kind of on the milder side?]

[we_meet_again]

Yeah, probably? Either that or... maybe like a headlock, or a Nelson hold?

I guess we could try it and see if it yields points...

Would you prefer to be the restrainer or the restrainee?

[bondsofsuffering]

I wouldn't even know where to begin restraining someone, so... go ahead, I guess.

[we_meet_again]

...Alright.

I'm gonna put you in a Nelson hold for a second. Is that okay?

[bondsofsuffering]

Yeah, that's fine.

[He's Ready.]

[we_meet_again]

[feeling cautious]

Okay, here we go.

[Stands behind him and gently loops his arms under Izanami's, putting his hands on the back of his neck.]

...There. You are now restrained and can't rush off to leap into a fight or something.

[bondsofsuffering]

[He doesn't seem to care up until he's actually restrained. Oh wow this is uncomfortable.]

Ahh, I'm caught.

[we_meet_again]

[At the first sign of discomfort, Cobalt releases him.]

All done!

Do you think that counted?

[bondsofsuffering]

As long as I felt something, it should have, right? That's the point of all this.

[we_meet_again]

[finally, Cobalt's constant fretting over people's comfort is worth something.]

That's very true!

Any more tasks you want to try knocking out while you're under the influence?

[bondsofsuffering]

Blindfolding... I guess? These must be the trust exercises.

[That others are sure to turn towards kinks too but y'know.]

[we_meet_again]

[As long as we're not feeling kink feelings then it's fine. Just two normal guys blindfolding each other like friends.]

Works for me.

[he starts shucking off his jacket.]

Would you prefer to do the honors this time?

[bondsofsuffering]

[Just two guys being chill blindfolding each other IT'S FINE.]

Sure thing! Do you ~*trust*~ me with it?

[He sounds mischievous, but he doesn't seem to be feeling particularly devious.]

[we_meet_again]

[amused, offering him the jacket]

Should I not?!

[bondsofsuffering]

I'm as trustworthy as can be!

[...Though there's not really much of a read now besides a general pleasantness. He'll take the jacket, folding it up somewhat to be a... sort of... as close to a blindfold as possible.]

Lean down a little, would you?

[u tol]

[we_meet_again]

[there is not even a hint of doubt]

[He crouches]