pathemaooc | Test Drive #3

ARRIVAL: Your character wakes up in a temple completely naked except for the collar around their neck. Near the spot they wake up is a pile of clothing that is NOT what your character was wearing before they woke up. When they unfold the clothing they will find it's a toga and that there's a pair of sandals under it. Too bad, that's all there is.

The sound of bells soon fills the temple, drowning out the noise of chatter and panic, drawing your attention to the statue in the center of the temple before a loud, booming voice fills your head:

Welcome, Honored Guests. I trust you’ve found everything easily enough. You may consider your Toga a token of my generosity and I trust the footwear will be more than sufficient;

Now I’m certain that you all have many questions, so perhaps you’ll permit me to explain.

I, Eros, Son of Ares and Aphrodite, God of Love and Sexual Desire, have brought you to Pathema for a very simple purpose. I offer you sanctuary from the trials and tribulations of your all too dreary existences and in return, I ask only one thing of you.

Your devotion.

I have seen how reluctant you creatures can be when it comes to matters of the flesh, and so I have ensured that all of you shall have the proper encouragement.

Surely you must be aware by now that each of you have been fitted with a collar. I wouldn’t try and remove them if I were you. Your petty magics, or force, will do little more than cause them to tighten I’m afraid.

Over a period of fourteen days, your collars will tighten. I’m told it’s a terribly uncomfortable experience and I wouldn’t suggest you push your limits but you mortals are rather a stubborn lot. Still, never let it be said that I didn’t try to warn you.

Now if at the end of those fourteen days, you have still refused to show your devotion to your God? You will simply cease to exist.

Oh, come now. I am not a cruel and capricious God. You’ll be permitted to return to your previous state of existence, for the mere price of something that you hold dear. A memory of those trivial times from before you were brought to your new home

Ah, yes. I do believe I have your attention now, don’t I?

But of course, how can you, mere peasants, show your God how much you adore him? I should think the answer is very simple, don’t you? I am the God of Sexual Desire after all.

SUMMER SOLSTICE: At night, bondfires are lit on the beach, and tables of food from your world are displayed alongside food from foreign places. Music is played all night long, and dancers pull strangers to join them, while the fire breathers put on a show for all to see. At midnight, fireworks light up the night skies before the party rages on until the sun comes up.

Blankets are available all over the beach, some giving more privacy than others...

MONSOON SEASON: It's raining season on the island, but like anything else here, this is no regular rain...

One moment the sky is blue and the sun warm, and one second later, dark grey clouds spill their content on the island residents. Sometimes it comes down as a light mist, and other times in such a manner that anyone running underneath is from head to toe in seconds. Sometimes, thunder rages on, and hail comes down from the sky instead of rain.

Spaces to hide oneself are sparse, and you may have to share your protected corner with someone else...

NETWORK: Everyone is provided with a communication device that gives them access to an island-wide network. These can be used for so many things! Send pictures of the drunk guy at the bar, your boobs or whatever you want!!

WILDCARD: There are forests, mountains, marketplaces, all sorts of places to go and explore on the island. Ideas for settings can be found on the locations pages!

**TDM threads can be used as your sample in your application! It can also be considered in game canon if it is agreed on by all characters involved in said threads.

//LINKS//
Game FAQ // Rules // Taken // Reserves // Application // Full Navigation //
Network // Logs // Info // OOC

CODED BY TESSISAMESS

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Kaylee grabs her bag, a smile firmly in place across her lips.]

Oh, do they have fruit here? [She's very skilled at looking at the bright side and fresh fruit sounds simply amazing.]

This place is so simple and... [She waves a hand.] I don't think I've seen a world like it. [She admits, not even thinking about the collar or the implication of having to have sex.]

They have many things here, darling. Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat. Perhaps we can get something for a stir fry of sorts?

[Inara looks around and nods slowly as they begin to walk.]

In a way it is. Not a lot of electricity, though thankfully I have it at the shop and apartment. But they have communication devices and it's all a lot to take in...

[A soft groan escapes Kaylee's lips before she can stop it.]

I'm thinking that it's worth it if we're only payin' with collars and sex. [Of course, Kaylee really doesn't mind having sex with people. It feels like it's been awhile and there is only so much that she can do to herself.

Her comment aside, Kaylee looks over her friend. There is a soft frown on her lips as she inspects Inara.] Are you doin' okay? [She can't imagine Inara having trouble with getting men. There was always some handsome fella who wanted to wisk her away.]

I'll be paying with money, Kaylee. [Inara chuckles as she leads her friend out of the housing area and towards the market.] But truly, not everything is paid with sex. [She playfully nudges Kaylee with her hip.

She falls silent for a moment before flashing her friend a warm smile.] I'm well. I've been here for about four months and I'm still alive so I suppose I'm doing something right.

[Kaylee smiles at Inara, feeling her cheeks blush a light rosy red. She isn't shy by any means but it's hard not to show some modesty while talking about sex in public where it's apparently expecting.

Her smile doesn't drop when Inara begins to tell her of her experiences here however a bit of concern fills her gaze.] That's go. I won't be the one return' to the ship to tell Cap that you're dead. [She'd meant it as a teasing remark though it hadn't felt as light as she hoped.]

Sorry Inara. I don't mean. [She exhales and wraps her arm around Inara's as they walk, gently resting her head on her friends shoulder.] Just imagine if the captain knew where we were? You think he'd try a daring rescue?

[Inara's smile does falter a bit. She's not sure how many of the crew knew she was leaving the ship largely because of Mal and the feelings she'd developed for him. Inara knew Kaylee wasn't stupid though, and Inara knew the younger woman had hoped something would have happened between her and the Captain.]

Darling, it's okay. [She reached over and hugged Kaylee against her with one arm as Kaylee did the same.] I don't rightly think anyone knows we're here. But, I'm sure if Mal knew, he'd be trying to find a way to get to us.

Thanks. [Her lips pulled into a thin smile as she tilted her chin up towards Inara. She considered herself lucky to have met Inara and she had Serenity to thank for that.] I miss her.

[She says after a moment.]

Serenity won't be flying without me. I can't leave her like that. [Next to the crew, Serenity is her baby. As okay as she is with sex and even if collars, she misses the home she'd created in the stars.

When they reach the market Kaylee quiets some. She feels awful for dumping this on Inara but she doesn't know anyone else who would understand the feeling gnawing in her chest.]

[Inara smiles and presses a kiss on Kaylee's forehead.] I do too.

[She had known that when she decided to leave the ship that she would miss it but she knew she would miss the crew even more. Even Jayne, though she never would have told him because he'd make it awkward by leering at her.

She sighs and squeezes Kaylee's shoulders.]

No, Serenity won't be going anywhere without you. Time, it sort of freezes while we're here so they don't even know we're gone. When you go home, you go back to the last moment you remember and it's like you were never even here.

But how?

[Her brows furrow together as she momentarily pulls away and looks up at Inara. They've reached the market and smells of food filter through the air as well as happy chatter. Kaylee hears her stomach growl when the smell of fresh vegetables fill her nose.

It's one down side to living in space.]

I don't know.

[She really didn't and she had long stopped trying to figure it out. She reached out and cupped Kaylee's cheeks and smiled softly.]

Just know that nothing you do here will effect anything back home, okay?

[Letting go of Kaylee's cheeks, she grabbed her hand instead and pulled her further into the market.]

Pick anything you like for dinner. It's my treat and I'll cook you dinner while you take a long bubble bath.

[Kaylee forces her lips into a smile, nodding at Inara’s question.]

I’ll remember. [The words sound like a promise before they weave their way through the market. It’s as amazing as the markets that Kaylee’s seen at some of their stops. Maybe a bit fancy, like something that might have originated from one of the core planets, but not so much that Kaylee feels out of place.

Her fingers instinctively curl around Inara’s hand. Remembering the times they’ve gone shopping at some of their stops.

Kaylee looks up at Inara, bright eyed and bushy tailed.

In the end she picks some beef and fruits and vegetables that look like they’ll go well. Kaylee doesn’t want to spend all of Inara’s money but she doesn’t know how to splurge when the time is right. If she needs to, she’ll find a way to pay Inara back.]

How’s all this look?

Test Drive #3

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject