TDM 004: BACK TO SCHOOL

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A: Garden Level - Fall IN!
[The garden is full of fruits and overflowing with milk and honey as usual, truly a paradise. But gasp, what's this? A PALLET CHANGE? Instead of the typical lush green, it's taken on more Autumn colors for Aesthetic^TM. It's still pleasantly warm as usual though, for current denizens and newbies alike, and it's gosh darn nice to hang out in.

But speaking of newbies and passerbys! If you pop in, you'll find yourself landing in a pile of colorful leaves. But these ain't no normal leaves!! Depending on the color, you may experience the following:

Yellow- Get energized nerd!! Despite just dying, you're suddenly filled to the brim with joy, and far more amicable to the first people you see.
Orange- Ever heard of love at first sight?? IT'S HAPPENING NOW. You may become absolutely smitten with the first few folks that help you out of your pile.
Red- Or the complete opposite! You're filled with the POWER OF AGGRO and ready to argue or fight with whoever you see first!

Or maybe you fall in a pile of mixed leaves that give you a combo of effects, or nullify the effect so nothing happens! Up to you. ]


B, Hell Level: Spooky Scary Skeletons
[Down at the HellRaiser hotel, it's already practically halloween 24/7, but now even more so! The standard hellish hotel amenities are available--massages, hot saunas, all the booze and drugs you could ever want, room service, etc!

But the perpetual night life is where it's at. In celebration of the most unholy season of the year (citation needed), the clubs are HOPPING and playing music loud enough it could raise the (un)dead. . .literally! You could be walking on your way back from getting a burger, and skeleton or zombie bursts from the ground! They might attack you or. . .try to get you to dance with them. Weird. Either way, don't linger too long, or they'll try to get you to go back further into the depths with them. . .

Alternatively maybe you're just accosted by some normal party demons/imps and dragged into a club. Have fun!]


C, Heaven Level: The Holy Spirit Halloween
[Heaven-side, the heavenly hotel is its normal, pampering self, complete with every luxurious amenity you could imagine. However, it seems some parts of the hotel are decorated with more. . .demonic accents??

It's not just the hotel either. Outside, spot angels in all sorts of costumes, ranging from black cats to silly godzilla rubber suits. That's right, TIS THE SEASON, and it's the only time angels get to indulge in more silly ~sinful~ desires! Is this cultural appropriation?? Don't worry about it.

As for you, if you're not chillin' at a cat cafe or the gorgeous beach or a coffee shop, you may find a cherub stuffing you into a silly costume. When in Rome!! You may also come across huge golden depots full of costumes, so feel free to shop around! The cherubs within will also see to your every need, as if they're extensions of the hotel as well]

OOC NOTES:
-"Ash this TDM seems kinda half assed" i don't have any excuse this time i'm just tired
-This TDM is open to all! 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!! 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!
-Remember regardless of your alignment, you are free to travel to whatever level you wish!

Comments

[goetia_daddy]

You know very well that I'm not.

[The snipe back comes before Stolas realizes just who is standing over him. For a moment, he wants to fall back in the pile of leaves and bury himself and just pretend his father didn't see him in such an undignified position.

Instead, he mentally groans and gets to his feet and starts brushing the leaves off his feathers though a few red ones seem to not want to go away.]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being helpful, especially when it comes to the duties to the throne. Wouldn't you agree? Besides, my lack of a graceful landing is understandable given the circumstances.

[He's not exactly sure where the bravery to talk back to his father is coming from but, Stolas is...not questioning it yet. Though, he chooses not to make a comment about Paimon's lack of tolerance for anyone lesser than them.]

I've already tried asking Father. They won't even let me see the paperwork which I'm sure if they did, I could get this sorted out quickly.

[He notices the lack of the butler being summoned and has to hide a slight smile as he finally manages to get rid the last of the leaves.]

[daddying]

Yet I constantly find you lowering yourself to their level. They work for us, son, it’s their privilege in life to serve us. An honor, to find themselves in the employment of the Goetia Family. Where would they be otherwise? Fighting for scraps like wild dogs.

[ for a second his eyes seem to glow, narrowing as if daring Stolas to continue on with this behavior. he may not respect himself but he will respect him. nothing wrong with being helpful? he lets out a laugh. ]

There is a fine line between being helpful and showing weakness, and you continue to cross it. For all of your so called help, what do you have to show for it? You languish away in an empty home, wallowing in self-pity when you should be seeing to your duties. You were so careless that you allowed an imp— [ he hisses the word out, face contorting to give life to his contempt. ] —to nearly best you.

Your kindness will be your downfall, Stolas.

[ and the award for best dad goes to.. anyone but Paimon. he swipes at a speck of dust clinging to his own cape. ]

Then you didn’t use the proper amount of force. Kind words will get you nowhere, fear is a powerful tool. I will speak to them and remind them that insolence will not be tolerated.

[goetia_daddy]

[Stolas tenses at the gaze from his father and starts to fidget a bit as he looks down and bows his head a little. His bravery leaves him for a few moments as he listens to what Paimon says.

What he said isn't exactly wrong but, he's also...Stolas would still deal with being depressed and alone than married to Stella another day.] I tend to my duties just fine. There simply hasn't been anything significant to relate from the cosmic spheres lately.

[As for the Imp that bested him, he can take a guess. The thought of Striker makes Stolas tense a little more before he regains himself and straightens up a little.]

As if you would do any better against Angelic Rope or Angelic Weapons. He had help from Stella in order to get the upper hand. I'm sure if I ever cross paths with him again it won't be the same outcome.

[Maybe he didn't get all the red leaves off of him because the bravery seems to be coming back.]

My kindness might hinder me, but, it also makes my life more enjoyable. I was miserable married to that banshee of a woman so if what it takes is an Imp to make my happy, then I'd rather sleep with the Imp than with her ever again.

[His feathers puff out in his irritation for a few moments.]

I can use fear as a tool just fine. I simply choose not to unless I have to.