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You've seen this before. The thought strikes suddenly, during whatever it is you were doing. Having an important conversation? Running away from home? Dying in the midst of a fierce battle? Where ever you are, one things is true: you're certain this isn't the first time you've lived through this. But upon realizing this, that's when it happens. Like someone hitting rewind on the VCR, you're back where you were ten minutes ago. And it happens again. And again. And again--Until finally, something is different. A door stands in front of you. Will you go through it? Nothing else seems to be working, so this might be your only chance.
Upon opening the door and heading inside, a strange feeling overwhelms you. It's comforting and warm, like being enveloped in a soft, heavy blanket. You hear a voice murmuring in your ear, but it's unintelligible.
And in the next moment, you've appeared in front of a mysterious stone shrine in the middle of a forest, surrounded by the unfamiliar yet worried faces of fox-like humans in red and white robes, speaking in a foreign language that doesn't sound so foreign to you anymore.
Maryouku University
There isn't much time to process what's happening before characters are transported to the nearby Maryouku University. All injuries are completely healed, and those under mental duress will have a powerful soothing spell cast on them to calm them down. Their every need is met: food is offered, and questions are answered. "You've arrived in the Western Kingdom of Nippon, on a planet called Gaia," they explain. "When you became aware of the timeloop, we... well, let us explain."
Orientation Maryouku University, Kyoto
Everyone is brought to a large auditorium, where dozens of other people looking similarly out of place are seated around them. The Kitsune Yokai from before filter on stage, as well as a number of humans and other Yokai in labcoats. And after a brief introduction, they begin to explain. What they experienced back home was a timeloop. While the loops in their home worlds are smaller and likely to resolve on their own, the fact that such a small amount of time is being repeated is what makes them so dangerous for those who become aware of it. And they've been working around the clock, checking adjacent universes for others who've become aware. While the technical explanations may go over the heads of most, that's not the reason they were all brought together like this.
And they continue to explain: their own world was trapped in a year long loop for decades, if not longer. Through the use of an ancient form of bonding magic, they bound their world to the present flow of time, allowing it to progress past the timeloop. Or at least, that's how they thought it worked. In truth, Kizuna is very powerful reality-warping magic. And thanks to the powerful bond all refugees now share with the country of Nippon, the magic surrounding them will only continue to evolve.
Until a means of resuming the flow of time back in their home world is found, they'll just have to make due with this one. But not to worry, because Nippon is fully committed to taking care of the refugees!
A Brand New Home Kyoto, Kansai
Once orientation is over, characters will be allowed to choose housing in both Kyoto and Tokyo, enabling them the means of easily living between both cities if they please. These housing options will be fully paid for by the government of Nippon, with the NRL and MRU providing a stipend for food expenses in Tokyo and Kyoto respectively.
In lieu of providing transportation, all refugees will be granted an unlimited rail pass that they can use to travel all across Nippon! As of the beginning of May, express routes connecting Tokyo and Kyoto will be running at all times of day, allowing refugees to freely travel between the Eastern and Western Kingdoms.
At the Kiyomizu Temple in Higashiyama, preparations are underway for a festival coming at the end of the month. Refugees will hear talk of the locals trying to decide on what style mask they want to create, and at the Temple itself, they'll find craft booths offering free supplies for custom mask making. The masks must reflect what a person believes to be their inner self, and there's limitless supplies provided to bring their creation to light. It seems these are going to be really important later, so don't just half-ass it, okay?
Over at the dorms in Gion, a rather provocative game has broken out amongst the residents. Following a generous gift of prized sake from one of their patrons, the Geiko have decided to throw a party with the refugees, and somehow, this devolved into a competition of strip rock-paper-scissors. With just how many accessories the Geiko wear, they clearly have the advantage! But no one is talking it very seriously, and the night is filled with laughter and silliness. Join the fun? It's one hell of a way to make new friends!
In Uji, signs of autumn have taken over, as the famously rural neighborhood becomes filled with beautiful hues of red and yellow. At the Byodoin Temple, the monks have requested that all visitors bring offerings of colorful leaves for their resident Phoenix deity, who is known to drain the color from people who provide lackluster or incorrect offerings. However, it seems the phoenix is only interested in red leaves this season, and offering any other color will render the one making the offering temporarily colorblind. At least the effect only lasts about an hour? Such a picky bird.
NRL Time Refugee Support Network
Once they've received their housing assignment, all refugees will be given small handheld devices called magi-tech comms, or magi-comms for short. They're heavier than a conventional smartphone would be, but far sturdier, and powered by the ambient magic that flows through the city. They don't need to be charged, but they won't work outside of cities at all. Upon booting it up, they'll find a message linking them to a special channel for refugees.
#nrl_time_refugee_support - online
Use the following code for your top-level if you'd like! This is how network communication will look for characters in the game until more advanced magi-tech comms become available for characters.
A Tale of Two Festivals
As the leaves of autumn begin to change, so too are the refugees encouraged to change up their routine and pay a visit to the city of Nara. Located south of Kyoto, Nara is a city where Yokai and Ayakashi live in perfect equilibrium, with many aspects of life in the city adjusted to account for the Ayakashi's eccentric behavior. Likewise, the Ayakashi here are almost never known to curse anyone, and are generous in the blessings they offer both the people and the land in which they live.
Perhaps some are put off by the idea of a city where Ayakashi are allowed to flourish after past experiences with these strange creatures. But this month is special!
Starting on October 1st, the Tsukimi Festival is held every night after sundown for the next two weeks. Long ago, the gods gifted Gaia an enchanting string of pearls that entwined the planet, lighting up the night sky. However, the greed of mortals seeking power led them to fight over the pearls. As wars waged, the pearls would be shattered in the conflict, until only one remained. Seeing the way their gift was tarnished, the gods decided that those on Gaia would only be allowed to see the pearl in all its glory for part of the month, taking it away for the other half. This became the cycles of the moon, and the shattered remains of the other pearls formed the solid ring that is always visible in the night sky.
So what makes October so special? For this month only, the full moon will be completely visible for the first full two weeks of the month, never visibly waxing nor waning. But what happens after two weeks...? Well, you'll just have to be patient for that!
One With Nature Narashi, Nara
Nara is an interesting city. Buildings are seemingly hidden away by larger-than-life trees that tower overhead, with some even built into the trees themselves, and all of them brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow for the fall season. Lower streets and areas are lit up by special bioluminescent flowers that bloom on the lower sections of the tree's trunk. And while magic-powered lifts exist, the sheer number of elevated walkways and stairs make it a bit of a workout to explore. And of course, no matter where one looks, wildlife is around every corner -- though by and far, most of them are ayakashi. But there are no higanbana death flowers or dangerous tsutsumi-bara vines here. Instead, the refugees will has a chance to see more tranquil varieties ordinarily only found in the depths of Nippon's forests.
One of the more common creatures found in the main district of Nara, Narashi, is the Arukibake, the ghost-walker ayakashi. Utterly harmless, these little leggy ghosts can be found strutting around the city at every corner, ranging from the size of an apple to waist-height. However, they're known to be naturally attracted to people who have recently experienced bouts of depression or loneliness. The exact reason for this is unknown, but anyone seen with a small procession of these fellas marching silently behind them is certain to get more than a few concerned passer-bys offering them a warm meal, a hug, or even a shoulder to cry on if they need it. Even for the Western Kingdom, it seems the people of Nara are especially compassionate.
And then, there's the likes of the fuwakafun, the puffball ayakashi. No larger than your average cotton ball, these little guys are known to spread not pollen, but color as they move from flower to flower. And Nara, with its unique species of bioluminescent flower that blooms all year round, has no shortage of flowers even during the fall season. Should the fuwakafun land on someone's hair or clothing, it'll fade to take on the color of whatever flower the fuwakafun was resting in before. Ordinarily this effect is meant to create rare flowers as a gift for those who allow the fuwakafun to live in their garden, but with more fuwakafun than flowers, they've got to make do with what they have.
But for all that the Ayakashi in Nara are peaceful, there are still more than a few troublemakers. One in particular to look out for is the gurakurage, the glass-jelly ayakashi. Appearing in an array of beautiful colors, these ayakashi are attracted by greed and feelings of lust. It's not uncommon to see them tethered by a string in shops, where their increased activity serves as a warning to look out for shoplifters. But when encountered in the wild, these strange jellyfish will latch onto the bodies of people experiencing sexual frustration. A minor annoyance to be sure, as they can simply be peeled off, but just don't break the glass dome atop their head. Doing so will greatly anger the ayakashi, causing them to grow in size before... well. I think we all know where the prompt with the tentacle creature is going.
Dear Deer Narashi, Nara
While Nara is known for its high population of Ayakashi, the most well-known is the Saiwaika, the good-fortune deer. Growing no more than two feet high, these miniature deer can be found in parks throughout Nara, where they've become so docile and used to the presence of Yokai that they'll walk right up and cutely beg for food. Thankfully, vendors selling special crackers for the saiwaika can be found everywhere.
Being around the saiwaika has an interesting effect. Those who look upon their tiny, dainty forms will find themselves strongly compelled to be generous and kind to every living creature they meet. Originally a defense mechanism against predators, the saiwaika instead offer this power as a blessing to the people of Nara, which is said to have the lowest crime rate of any city in the Western Kingdom. Even cruel or downright evil folks will find their hearts filled with warm feelings, offering to buy their worst enemy lunch, help a little old lady cross the street, or maybe even offer some more of those tasty crackers to the deer...
All right, so there's a little bit of an ulterior motive to their blessing. But you can't deny they're very cute. However, they really do have a certain craving for these crackers. And while they've learned not to steal them off the stall tables, once the wrapping comes off, it's a free-for-all. The tiny deer have been known to swarm, nibbling at the clothes of those bearing the treats. Some even attempt to jump and steal them, with the saiwaika being well-known for its ability to leap nearly ten feet into the air. Yes, this looks as silly as you can imagine.
Perhaps its because of this that a common prank played by children in Nara is to slip a few crackers into an unsuspecting friend's pocket, causing the deer to hungrily swarm without the target knowing why. Shouldn't their blessing counteract these pranks...? Well, if the saiwaika is getting fed, is it really such a bad thing?
Behold The Pearl Narashi, Nara
Given the name of the festival, it should come as no surprise that the chief activity performed during the festival is simply observing the moon with good company and plenty of food every night. Its radiance will only grow brighter as the festival continues, the light reflecting off the ring that surrounds Gaia and causing it, too, to glow every night, occasionally releasing rainbow-colored bursts of magical energy only visible during Tsukimi.
For the best views, Sarusawa Pond in Narashi is widely considered to be the optimal location for moon-viewing parties. Food and drink stalls can be found lining the pathways that circle the pond, and with the backdrop of a five-story pagoda lit up by moonlight, it's also known as one of the most romantic spots in Nara.
But while there are plenty of places to sit and gaze up at the moon on the shore, the real celebrations occur on small boats that sit silently upon the water. Only allowed to sail at a certain hour before sundown, those hoping for a proper moon-viewing best board early. And once the boat has parked on the pond, a Mizu spell is used to still the water, causing a mirror-like image of the moon and the stars above to reflect upon its pristine surface.
But aside from being very beautiful, there are a number of superstitions associated with this practice. It's said that one should never stare at their own reflection in the water, or else they may see their reflection begin to twist and mutate into a monster. While limited to just their reflection, the effects of this spell may cause erratic or animal-like behavior when standing in the moonlight, with some becoming prone to acting on their every impulse, no matter how rash. It's not uncommon for at least one party-goer to make the mistake of staring too long, before throwing themselves in the shallow pond and thrashing about wildly. Unfortunately, the effects of this will linger until the festival ends on the 14th. Better bring an umbrella for tomorrow's Tsukimi.
OOC Notes
Welcome to Jikan's October TDM! The TDM is considered game canon, and also serves as the intro log! That said, whether you choose to carry threads over to the game or not is up to you!
• Current players are more than welcome to top-level, or take prompts from the TDM and use for their own logs! This may change in the future depending on how busy TDMs become.
• CRAU characters may start regaining their CRAU memories one month after the TDM. However, vague feelings of familiarity are allowed between previous game CR! For more on this, please read the FAQ!
• You do not need to sign-up for housing! Choose whichever style you prefer, in both Kyoto and Tokyo. Roommates can be chosen by the characters or can be random. If you want to switch housing later, your character has the option of moving at the beginning of each month.
• While you do not need to thread the mask-making prompt if you don't want to, these masks will become important for the event later in the month, so choose your designs carefully!
• The full moon will be visible in the night sky from everywhere in Nippon for the first two weeks of October. While Tsukimi celebrations can be found everywhere, the sister festival to this one is unique to the Kansai region, and will be explained in more detail in the event later in the month.
• Characters who have their reflection mutated by the pond's spell will retain a monster-like appearance when they look into a mirror or reflective surface until the festival ends on the 14th. This effect is for their reflection only.
• Similarly, whether their reflection becomes monstrous in a frightening way, or monstrous in a sexy way, is completely up to you. The change can be subtle or dramatic, and those around them will be able to see the changes!
Please leave any questions about the TDM prompts in the thread below! General game questions can be directed to the FAQ!
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or, he would, if he were a different person. to be fair, Dohalim isn't surprised about Law's reaction and subsequent questions of who he'd rather see. after all, the Dahnan's opinions of Renans in general are justifiable, as sad as it is. and after he would argue that Law is a friend.
oh well, it can't be helped. prejudices run deep when dealing with hundreds of years of generational trauma that still goes on.
no, Dohalim won't call him out on it any further. not when the boy is too intoxicated to defend himself properly. perhaps, one day, they'll be able to have this conversation, one-on-one, and sober. he'll take Law's excuse, for now]
A team with two teammates down right before facing off with a Lord are not very good odds. I'd like to think that the both of us contribute to group efforts valiantly. Now, would you like to explain what it is you're doing, exactly?
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but he's okay in battle i guess bondage vines are cool ]
Well... if they're still trapped in the loopy... the time thingy, then it should be fine, right? It's not like they're gonna continue on without us, they probably thought we might have gotten lost or something if they've even noticed we'd gone at all.
[ he's not really sure how it works and thinking about it just makes his brain hurt.
there's still sake seeping into the floorboards underneath, still a rigorous round of rock paper scissors going on behind him as he blinks at Dohalim, completely clueless. ]
Wh? What do you mean what am I doing? I'm just hanging out! Have you never played uh - jank... rock scissors paper before? Is that not something you Renans do?
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and his bondage vines are cool ok.
Dohalim hums softly to himself, bringing his hand up again, this time to rest his chin in his thumb and forefinger]
That does not mean I do not worry for their safety.
[listen, he just cares about his new friends, okay? including you, Law!
which means he will definitely be scrutinising the spilt sake. whyyyy does he keep messy people within his company...]
I cannot say I'm familiar. But I was raised in a higher standard of living than most Renans, to begin with.
[Dohalim isn't trying to be obnoxious, but sometimes, he just doesn't know when to stick his foot in his mouth]
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Yeah yeah, I know, you're Mr. Rich Guy over here. But haven't you ever... I dunno, tried to sneak out to mingle with all us "common folk"? Though I guess with the way you talk you wouldn't last more than a few seconds before they figure you out and drag you back to the castle, huh.
[ if he notices Dohalim looking at the spilt sake, he doesn't make any move to either cover it up or explain himself. ]
Why don't you come and play? Here, I'll even teach you the basics, it's real - hic - real easy, even someone like you should be able to grasp it.
[ and as though he hadn't just unintentionally insulted the other man, he turns back to where he'd been sitting across from a gaggle of half-dressed geiko and moves to sit himself back down - before scooting aside and patting the - thankfully - dry space beside him for Dohalim to sit. ]
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Why would I have to "sneak out" if I could just visit the people of Viscint of my own accord? I was not as bound to my station as much as you would assume.
[but even his home life before becoming a lord, the expectancy of him from a young age never really afforded him the opportunity to kick it with commoners.
not that he'll be telling Law that. or not that Law would even care of the lamentations of a former lord, Dohalim assumes. so he'll push that thought aside and compartmentalise it with other thoughts he wants forgotten in favour of whatever this game Law wants to teach him]
Are you sure you will be able to teach me? You seem a little too inebriated to be explaining game mechanics.
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[ it doesn't dawn on him that the practices of subterfuge and carefully cultivated deceit is something that might just be common only in Cyslodia. it'd been weird enough seeing all the Denans and the Renans getting along together in Viscint, neither side wary of the other turning tail on them and stabbing them in the back.
it probably says a lot about his time in the Silver Snakes that that's an abnormality for him. but whatever, more sake!
another round has already started by the time Dohalim settles in and Law, in the midst of throwing out rock pauses and turns to squint at his companion with a curious look. ]
Ate what? Are you hungry or something?
[ fortunately, the opponent has chosen the losing scissors, and Law quickly turns to face forward just in time to see the dainty geiko lift up her leg to peel off one delicately small sock. ]
Oh, hell yeah!
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[said nonchalantly, but the truth of the matter remains: Dohalim was blind to the goings on in his own realm, and he was too late to stop it. he shouldn't dwell on things past, but when the wound of betrayal is still so fresh...
no, he shouldn't be feeling sorry for himself. not when the Dhanans were the one to truly pay the price. he sighs softly to himself before joining Law at the table to watch him play. it seems simple enough, but when he sees the geiko slip off her sock, he can't help but raise a wary eyebrow]
Law... Are you participating in salacious activity?
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one of the geiko has brought the bottle of sake over for refills, and Law eagerly holds his own little cup out. he may or may not be jostling his companion in the process.
at the word "salacious" he blinks, the wheels visibly turning in his head, and scrunches his nose up at the man. it might be from distaste or it might be because he chose to down what he's got in his cup at that exact moment, tossing the alcohol back like a master drunk. ]
Uhhh... yes? [ he hiccups, giving Dohalim a broad grin, and then leans over to whisper into his ear: ]
If you pick the right symbol, then the loser has to take off their clothes. Paper beats rock, rock beats scissors, and scissors beats paper. Don't you want to see them take off their clothes?
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Which Dohalim will take care of at some point. But he does eye the small glass placed in front of him as the geiko comes back with the bottle of sake, and really, who is he to decline a drink? He nods politely before taking the bottle away from Law to fill his own glass, and taking a more... tasting sip than shoot it back. At least it’s palatable.
But then Law asks him that, and while it doesn’t get as visceral of a reaction from him, he does side eye Law. However, not wanting to insult anyone else at the table, he does lower his voice as well]
While I can appreciate the physical form, I would rather do so in more tasteful ways. And you should drink some water.
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[ though it’s actually rather curious how they all manage to do rock-paper-scissors in a group, the explanation for this becomes clear when one of the Geiko murmurs to their companion with a sidelong look at Dohalim.
whatever is said is quickly followed up with a few girlish giggles and then, despite a single game not having begun, the few Geiko immediately start loosening their kimono in either invitation or preparation.
really, it’s almost as though they want this handsome, obviously regal nobleman and his peasant servant to see them naked. ]
I can drink water when I’m done! Just pick something, I have a good feeling about this.
[ a shake of his fist and then he throw out - paper. ]
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oh, brother.
but Dohalim is polite as he nods in quiet thanks, before turning his attention back to the game. as soon as Law throws down his hand, Dohalim throws down his closed fist.
ah. not the best play]
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Law lets out a crow of triumph and points at Dohalim with his cup, an absolutely smug grin on his face at his victory. ]
Looks like you lost. Time to pay up, Dohalim.
[ the way he says it is savoring, like he's been wanting to say that for a long time. but there's no deep-seated cruelty to it. ]
Pick whatever you want to take off.
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Hm, what a choice, indeed.
[he looks at the geiko; now, if he were anyone else, he could be crass and take off something more revealing, but he chooses not to. while he's not necessarily body shy himself, he can't just give the ladies what they want so soon. he is a man of class and dignity, after all. it wouldn't do to bring down the name of il Qaras because of some mere game.
and anyway, he supposes he should let Law off easy, for now]
...Law.
[Dohalim shifts back in his seat a little, extending his leg out enough to get to his shoe.
correction: for Law to get to his shoe]
If you would be so kind.
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Jeez, come on man… when are you gonna get a girlfriend or wife or something to help you with this stuff?
[ that’s not to say he won’t do it until then, though. what’s family for, anyway?
so Law reaches out begrudgingly to take a firm hold of Dohalim’s foot, then brings it over into his lap to start working at the fastenings. ]
You should really learn to do this yourself, you know…
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[there's a hint of mirth in Dohalim's voice as Law undoes his shoe; he could argue that his shoes and pants are probably the easiest to remove. is he going to make Law help him with his adornments? absolutely, he will. after all, this is retribution for dragging him into this ridiculous game.
noticing his glass is filled again, Dohalim takes a sip out of it nonchalantly. as the cooler air settles on his now bare foot, he reaches over to take his shoe from Law's hand and withdrawing his foot, nodding in thanks]
Thank you. I truly appreciate your assistance.
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It also probably helps that they hadn't made any off-hand, embarrassing comments about him having to undress the other man, so obviously that meant they were still into him, right? Right. ]
Next one's on you guys, okay? [ He declares, nodding to each of the women in turn before thumbing over his shoulder at Dohalim. ] Of course, I'm always ready and willing to lend a helping hand, too, if you need it...
[ The alcohol had obviously loosened up his tongue - and his inhibitions - more than it should. The next round was already starting, and Law, after a quick two seconds of thought, immediately threw down rock. ]
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the geiko glance between Law and Dohalim, muttering to themselves, before they put down their play along with Law, and the others at the table, including Dohalim--]
Ah, how unfortunate.
[--who threw down scissors. sure, Dohalim had made a pledge to himself to uphold his family name and not lose this game so easily, but... Law has to pay the consequences]
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Was he really that bad at this game, or was this on purpose??? He's got a sneaking suspicion he's doing this on purpose. No one is that bad at rock paper scissors, least of all a Renan lord. Right? Right. ]
... I think you're a little confused, you want to get the one that beats the other hands. So you should have chosen paper in this case.
[ But he'll give him the benefit of the doubt. ]
Just. Try and remember for next time. We're trying to win here.
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[a lie, of course; the game rules are more than simple enough that Dohalim's picked up on it in a couple of rounds. but he thinks it's cute that Law's trying to explain it to him like a teacher to a student; it's rather amusing]
I shall try harder in the next round. However, for now...
[Dohalim sticks his other, foot, waiting for Law to take care of removing it.
now, for the next round, he has every intention of winning. he can't let Law figure out his plan so soon, after all. where would the fun in that be?
so when it's time for everyone to throw their hands down again, Dohalim keeps his in a fist as he plays rock; it's a statistical play. who would dare play rock again after they've just played it in the previous round?]
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after a long, long stare at the other man, wherein he considers just letting him fend for himself just for the satisfaction of watching him struggle, Law eventually acquiesces and tugs his foot into a lap with a grumble of embarrassment. ]
Can't even take off your freaking shoes properly, what kind of high-class Renan lord shit --
[ but the shoe comes off rather easily, and Law's tossing it carelessly to the side. he doesn't care where it lands - though the telltale wet thunk and rising shriek of alarm is indication enough - and is soon enough turning his attention back to the game.
unsurprisingly, as soon as Dohalim throws down rock the other two women are quick to change theirs to paper. Law has also chosen rock - also unsurprisingly - and he looks from his hand to Dohalim's own with a sour look on his face. monkey see, monkey do. ]
Heck...
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but as soon as he sees the womens' choices in hand as well as Law's, Dohalim sighs. well, at least the geiko still get to be clothed]
I see we've both made a statistical error.
[and it's not like he intended to lose this round in the first place. however, he doesn't move to take anything off, but waits for Law and gestures at the clasp with a clearing of his throat]
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Law's already selecting the final gauntlet and unstrapping the bulk of it with dexterous, skilled fingers suggesting he's done this hundreds of times before. it falls into a heap on top his other adornments with a loud clang, leaving both arms smooth and scandalously naked. ]
... you've gotta be kidding me. Seriously??? You can't even undo a clasp???
[ he's practically groaning in suffering, giving Dohalim a long, long look. how did this man survive all these years. did he really have servants on hand to undress and re-dress him?
... actually, yeah, he can believe that. he's pretty sure there's a bunch of Dahnans in the city that wanted to "give thanks" for Lord Dohalim's selfless crusade in liberating the slaves. that checks out. ]
You're not even gonna wanna try to take it off yourself?
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The more time you waste, the longer this game will take.
[there's a slight nuance in Dohalim's voice, one that's lightly teasing and playful. sure, he can try to take the clasp off himself, but one: both of them know that it'll end up in suffering, and two: Dohalim knows that Law will do it anyway. so really, there's no point on even attempting anything in the first place. and he can wait, but it wouldn't be courteous to those waiting on them.
the geiko watch this interaction and giggle among themselves, watching Law]
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the rest of the article of clothing comes off without much delay, and he actually settles that carefully off to the side out of the way of whatever sake he'd spilled earlier. at least he's careful with his things. taking his filled cup in one hand, he starts shaking the other into a fist, looking from Dohalim to the girls with his expression changing into one of determination. he's going to see naked ladies even if it kills him.
a quick two more shakes, and then he throws down - scissors. ]
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noticing that look of determination on Law's face, Dohalim just grins softly to himself and shakes his head, before mirroring the rest of the table and throwing his fist down yet again. third time has to be the charm, right? though, he does also notice the sake in his hand; he lets out a soft sigh]
I think you should take a break from drinking.
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