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[idolpro]

Who: Idols and idol accessories
Where: Tokyo-F
When: Day 437

[ Idols will start their day today to find red envelopes, each with their idol names, presented to them on a table at their dorm's landing. Each envelope is supernaturally sealed, incapable of being opened except by their designated recipient. Inside each envelope is a gold zan-style hairpin with stripes of silver carved into its stem, and the tip is heavy with a weighty decoration—be it a dragon, phoenix, tiger, butterfly, flower(s), or anything else, they are all inlaid with bright, glowing tiger's eye gemstones.

As ornate as they look, these hairpins aren't just for decoration: upon the recipient touching the accessory, they'll find their clothes magically changing into fanciful Chinese or fantasy Chinese clothing—perhaps vibrant red, regardless of unit, or woven patterns and colors that reflect the idol's position. At the same time, the hairpin knits itself into the idol's hair (if capable, else it pins itself as a brooch) which has also magically been done up fancifully.

Down at the lobby there are more hints toward the holiday, if the red envelope didn't already make it obvious: red streamers and paper lanterns decorate the hotel, along with tiger decorations which vary from elegant wall scrolls to cute tiger plush pillows on the lobby seats. And, if it still isn't clear enough—perchance for those who aren't familiar with the culture at all—a red and gold banners hang from the wall, reading "HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY" and "LUNAR NEW YEAR" and "YEAR OF THE TIGER".

Near the kitchen, there are tables with spreads of Chinese foods from various regions, all available in an all-you-can-eat styled buffet. And, what's more—the food seems to be completely safe! They don't contain even a little bit of status effects. For once, here's a party with safe food.

There are additionally tables with gift bags, once again labeled with each idol's name. These are not supernaturally sealed, and in each bag are . . . well. . . tiger things, along with a note that reads,

300 points per item worn for the day! Max 1,200 points (head/hands/tail/feet

Oh, right, this is an idol show. And oh, surprise, the tiger appendages (optionally) have some sort of status effect thing going on:

• Feel more cuddly/desire cuddles
  
• Feel more mercurial/contrarian
  
• Feel more possessive/territorial
  
• Feel more hungry, both for food and for immaterial things (especially attention)
  
• Feel more brave
  
• Feel more light-hearted/more easily amused

At least they're all fairly mild in effect.

Last but not least, decoration wise, there's also an ominous poster near the elevators. . . Well, who's afraid of a sign, right? . . . Nevermind that if someone were to break a taboo, they'll find themself just slightly unluckier today, on the level of breaking their shoe/sandal laces and receiving the wrong order at the café.

Outside, though the weather is cold, the sun is auspiciously bright today, warmth radiating out the city to soften the chill. Moreover, there's an infectious energy on the streets, one that would surely make a person forget the temperature—long paper puppets, taking the form of dragons and lions and tigers, parade down the street, powered by ghostly dancers and backed up by the orchestra of a marching band and fan dancers. Floating lanterns guide them throughout the city, where they'll circle around the streets ceaselessly until evening.

At the stroke of midnight, idols will find their old clothes back in their closet and their hairpins no longer glowing, but they'll also find they're able to keep the clothing they received from the hairpins. They can also keep the tiger paraphernalia, which have lost their effects. ]

Comments

[586]

It's alright. I have been working to get acclimated with my new unit. But... did something happen? Is there anything I can do? [ increase worry!!! ] I... should have checked in on you.

[overworker]

[She leans in and wraps her arm around his a bit more tightly.]

Someone dear to me graduated off of my unit... But then the results of the visiting fan event weren't... great for Bad End. So we all went gray for a while. Because of that I have a few more "souvenirs" from hell. [Her wings are tucked away under her clothes but some of the black markings are visible around her neck and poking out from the outfit on her chest.] But it's okay, really-- we took care of each other. Looking back now, it all feels like a strange blur. I'm actually kind of glad you didn't have to see me like that. And you need that time with your unit. [She leans up and gives him a kiss on the cheek.] So please don't worry too much. I'm fine now.

[586]

...oh. [ graduations are difficult. he hates them, but he... couldn't ask all of the people he considers important to stick around for his sake. he's glad some people get to leave and... be happy. he hopes that one day he'll get to be one of them. ] I remember. A couple of units suffered severe consequences. [ pentium does notice the marks, stopping their stroll to reach for some of the marks. ] I'm glad for that, if nothing else. But... you shouldn't have had to do it on your own. I mean, you weren't on your own, you had your unit, but I... could have helped... maybe. [ or maybe it worse. he seems to be real good at that. ]

Are you really? [ IS STILL WORRIED. ]

[overworker]

Mm... we got some pretty nasty "gifts" from the fans with our fanmail too. [She stops when he does, and when she sees what he's reaching for, she doesn't stop him. If he touches the black markings directly, he'll notice Serenity flush rather vividly and bite her lip.] Maybe "better" is more accurate. I'm still pretty hurt by it. But the people who's opinions matter most to me have always stood by me. So-- it's okay. I still have you and a lot of other wonderful people by my side.

[586]

[ pentium tries to keep his cool. he really does. but he can't help but start growling at the thought of the fans doing those kinds of things. he should know that they probably enjoyed seeing bad end suffer on opening their mail, but that in and of itself makes his blood fucken boil. ] If I find out which fans did this I'm going to *kill* them.

[ but there's no time to continue thinking about murder, because the flush that appears on her face when he touches the tattoo has his full attention. he strokes it as she speaks, wondering if it was a fluke... ]

[ buries his face in her shoulder. ] I would have still liked to help...

[overworker]

[It wasn't a fluke in the slightest; the coloring on her face becoming more prominent as he strokes it, causing her to lightly sputter over her words.]

Just being here now is enough. I know that I can always come to you. [She exhales, trembling slightly.] And if my head hadn't been so... scattered... I would have come to you. But... I'm here now.

[586]

...this is new, as you said, [ he stills his hand for a moment. ] it seems to have quite the effect on you. [ he appreciates the rest of the conversation, but he's a bit distracted now, especially since he can tell his touches are spurring on the color. ]

[overworker]

[She too knows there are other things she should be telling him, but it's really difficult to think about other things right now.] ...mmmhmm. There are several all over my body, actually and... wh-when you touch them it's like... like I can feel it everywhere. It's-- extremely distracting.

[586]

...

I know we're meant to be enjoying the festivities, but I'd much rather be enjoying your company. Come back to BARiTONES with me?

[overworker]

[Serenity doesn't have to think too hard. She nods without much hesitation.]

...that's what I'd enjoy most right now too.

[586]

[sets a hand on her shoulder, bringing her toward the elevator. ] As much as I enjoy your outfit... I think I'll enjoy seeing it on the floor more.

[overworker]

It is quite lovely... buuut... as nice as being dressed up was, I think I'll enjoy you taking it off me more too.

[586]

[ pentium smirks. ] I'll take you on a proper date some other time. [ and that's a promise. ]

[ hits the baritones button. ]

[overworker]

I'll look forward to that too.

[But right now she's far more distracted with him, leaning in to kiss him deeply the moment the elevator doors shut. It's a bit of a ride to baritone's level, so waiting-- she really just doesn't want to.]

[586]

[ pentium has no problems indulging in a kiss or two or six. he sets a hand to her shoulder and walks her back into the elevator wall, bodily pinning her there as he captures her lips in a deep kiss; other hand roaming the side of her body before eventually coming to rest on her hip. ]

[ you know...
why go to baritones,
when the elevator is perfectly fine. ]

[overworker]

[With each kiss it becomes that much more difficult to remember that they were supposed to be going anywhere else at all. She finds herself clinging tight to him.

Yeah.
Yeah.
Here is perfectly fine.]

[586]

[ holding her still he starts grinding into her. he's long since forgotten the reason he asked her to baritones, but he figures it had been for something similar. he sinks to his knees, dropping a kiss here and there on his way down. ] You look beautiful like this, Serenity. [ lost to the pleasure, and he's sure it's going to get even better. ]

[ his hands run down her thighs, helping her to spread herself just a little bit more. ]

[overworker]

[Serenity shudders, spreading her legs for him; gripping the fabric of the skirt and lifting it for him. She can't stop looking at him, biting at her lip and smiling playfully.]

You really make me feel beautiful...

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[586]

You *are* beautiful, Serenity. I simply bring attention to it. [ he ducks his head under her skirt, pressing his lips to the inside of her thighs. ] If there's anything you'd like me to do let me know. [ he hooks his fingers in her underwear, tugging it aside, so he can dip a finger into her slick folds. ] I look forward to tasting you.