TDM 001!!

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A) MAY I OFFER U PIE IN THIS TRYING TIME(GARDEN LEVEL)
[OOPS YOU DIED. WELCOME TO THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL. If you're new here, have a sheep cherub or imp slap a "HI MY NAME IS--" sticker on you, and frantically explain "DON'T WORRY, WE'RE WORKING ON IT, WE'LL HAVE YOU OUT HERE....AT...SOME POINT..." Wack. Also, you may noticed that your body may or may not have changed. What's up with that??? Who cares, at least you have as spiffy new cell phone! You're also told you're free to take the elevators up to Heaven or down to Hell. Good luck!

In the mean time--join the garden party that's going on! Or at least, it seems like a party?? Except all they are serving is pie. Apple pie. Blueberry pie. The classics. For you more Carnivorous types, there's stuff like mince pie, and...the name is smudged, but maybe don't eat that one unless you're a cannibal.

But along with a variety of normal pies, if you accidentally eat a weird pie, your character might experience the following:
Vinegar Pie - It's tasty but suddenly you're compelled to blurt out an Insult or ruthlessly tease the next person you see.
"Sweet" Potato - If you're a normally grumpy or aggro character, this pie will suddenly make you want to be more affectionate! This can be anything from wanting to hold hands or saying genuine nice things.
Humble Pie - Suddenly you feel complimenting or praising others and might downplay your own achievements, or insult yourself.

You can probably shake off the effects, but hey. Free pie!! ]


B) LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE (HELL LEVEL)
[TIME TO EXPLORE. Today in the Hell Level, the Hotel (Ho-hell? Helll-tel? Okay just Hotel) it's time for spring cleaning! Wait, didn't they just have that? An Imp says yes, but this is a different type of cleaning. Time to TAKE OUT THE TRASH!!!!

Which is to say, out of no where you might receive a PUNCH in the face by a local, or an imp! If the latter it's like being bapped by a sick little lamb. Still, even if a local punches you, you suddenly heal immediately? That's right, TODAY ONLY, this is a 'get into a scrap injury free' spring holiday, and you can rough house as much as you want with each other today in the Hotel, and NO DAMAGE will remain! Ever wanted to get cut in half and suddenly stitch back together? WELL TODAY'S YOUR LUCKY DAY.

If you're not into PG rated guro however, why don't you try exploring:
-The clubs! The nightlife in hell is FANTASTIC and genuinely fun!
-Games! Along with casinos galore, there are also normal arcades! Any game you can imagine, it exists.
-Or explore parts of Hell's Hotel that don't involve getting into a dogpile! ]


C) MARCH COMES IN LIKE....(HEAVEN LEVEL)
[TODAY IN HEAVEN THOUGH, there are advertisements for the ZOO!! A zoo in heaven?? Fuck yea!! But when you get there you see nothing but...........lions. And lambs. Just, everywhere. They aren't fighting though, but being super cute and soft and have tiny wings. You can pet them and pick them up--well the lambs at least. The lion might crush you. But you're dead anyway so give it a shot champ!!

Local angels explain that every 'spring' the zoo does this, and it's a sign of good fortune! You might wonder why you need good fortune in Heaven, but fuck it, when it Rome!! If you stick around long enough the zoo will change back to 'normal' and you can find other animals to gawk at.

If zoos aren't your thing though, check out heaven's:
-BEACH!! How is there an ocean and sandy white beach in the sky! Who cares, it's heaven! Beach episode time!
-Coffee shops! There are no coffee shops in hell! LIVE YOUR COFFEE AU DREAMS.
-Or just explore the Heavenly hotel in general!]

D) WILDCARD
[DO WHATEVER ELSE or send text messages on your phone!! ]


OOC NOTES:
-This TDM is open to all! For now, you do NOT need to join the comm to play in it!
-Post questions for the mods here
-Remember, playing in the TDM does NOT guarantee your entry or app being accepted into the game proper later down the line!
-Apps open next Sunday! Be sure to read the rules linked there and check the current taken list!
-For current players: TDMs count as game canon AND threads may be used for AC if you wish!

Comments

[technicaldifficulties]

...heh. [ his smile widens. ] I'm afraid the only time slot Alastor could afford was one of the worst. Not surprising honestly. And Ms. Killjoy has a temper, I'll admit, but she also pulls in the numbers we're looking for. [ his entire demeanor seems to change when she mentions val. ] And what's wrong with Val? [ he's the best. ]

Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? [ he straightens up and laughs. ]

[princess_of_hell]

... Is that what it sounded like? I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't need someone to tell you how to do your job...

[his job of being a Demon Overlord, sure.]

But, um... ahahaha... let's get back to your question! Yes, I do intend to re-start some version of my Hotel, something that rehabilitates sinners, but... hm...

[typically, it's taking Charlie longer to find the polite way to phrase 'there is no way in Hell I am making a deal with you.']

That is, I think I've got a pretty established 'public reputation' at this moment... any deal we made would probably be a bit... lopsided. In my direction! And, I wouldn't want to put you in that situation where you'd have to say 'no'...

[technicaldifficulties]

[ ...heh. if nothing else vox is endlessly amused by this conversation, so that's something. he didn't think she'd be willing to make a deal, but that doesn't mean they still can't potentially help one another. ] Of course, Miss Morningstar, I doubt even a hellific transfer to hell could dampen your enthusiasm for saving sinners.

[ but that gets him to smile broadly. she may have a public reputation, especially for taking on the exorcists, but he thinks he's got a way to smother it... at least a little. ] That's fine, Charlie, can I call you Charlie? We don't have to make a deal, not like that. You're a businesswoman and I'm a businessman and sometimes we have very brief partnerships. [ he flicks his fingers, a spark summoning a business card. ] Just think about it. Airing your commercials at a more reasonable and receptive time could certainly do you and your pet project some good.

[princess_of_hell]

Of course you can! [A step up from 'Charlotte!'] Oh, you're giving me this? And I'm so unprepared... one moment!

[She summons a tiny index card and some crayons.]

Okay, okay, just give me one moment! --One moment!

[She turns to the nearest flat surface (desk, table, even the wall) and starts writing... until she turns back to hand it over to Vox.]

Here! Here you go. [She has some nervous laughter, as she gives him a second to look.

'Charlie Morningstar
Hazbin Hotel - founder, organizer.
Redemption is only a stay away! It's never too late to change your ways!'

It's, of course, decorated with happy smiley-faces, stars, and a rainbow. --she exchanges it for his.]

There we go! Completely professional... ish... Though, I'm not a businesswoman by any stretch! Redemption is free!

[He gets a long strained grin before she decides to just go for it.]

And, you know! If you ever wanted to come by and just check out some of the activities, either because you're genuinely interested or just curious as to what goes on, no one gets turned away! --But, um. Alastor would probably be there. So, you'd have to agree to play nice? [she gasps as a realization hits her.] Actually, that would be great!! [She claps.] We could start work immediately on one of the most positive exercises I know! The art of learning how to say, and hear, 'I'm sorry.'! Of how to forgive! Forget! [She lets out a small 'eeee' squealing sound of happiness.] I swear, those moments are so beautiful, you won't believe how good you'll feel... It's not just a first step toward redemption, it's a first leap, and bound!