heckinooc | 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
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-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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Well, I've lived my entire life in Hell so, perhaps it's time I venture upwards. It could be interesting to see what it's like in Heaven.

[He's curious so, if he's able to visit, then what's stopping him from doing so?]

Then let's go! The elevator's close by! We can get coffee! Do you like coffee? I don't like it too much. I need more sugar than is probably good for you. But the cafe has hot chocolate, too!

Honestly, I like both. It really depends on what kind of mood I'm in.

[He smiles a little. Admittedly, he might be leaning a little more towards hot chocolate than coffee at the moment. ]

I think I'll decide when we get there, so please, lead the way.

[Cue Klaus leading the way.]

It's super chill here. Mostly. Sometimes the imps get a little extra and try to stab your feet. Which is when the levitation is useful.

[They pause outside the elevator, pressing the button to call it.] But Heaven's like...kind of weird, too? I keep glowing for no reason and the cherubs keep trying to force us into white clothes. I need color.

Stab my feet?

[He looks down at his talons and wonders if any of them might actually dare stab a Goetian Prince's feet. It would definitely be a new experience. Then again, so is traveling up the elevator to Heaven.]

Why do they try to do that? I understand that Heaven is for pure souls but the white seems to be a little much.

Yeah, buddy. It's really weird. Apparently it's how they say hello. But I hate it.

[It's not fun and it's definitely not mindful or demure.]

I dunno. I guess they want us to look like...Heavenly? But I need black or bright colors to live my life.

I can honestly say I've never heard of that as a greeting before. That's definitely a little weird, even for Hell.

[Less stabby the better.]

I would probably opt for black and various colors myself. Though, I do prefer jewel tons compared to bright colors to add a little spice to my life.

Oh. Huh. I thought that was like...normal? Guess it's specifically this world?

[Klaus shrugs.]

Which is reasonable. [They look him over for a moment.] Yeah, I can see that about you. Anyway, maybe we can figure out a fashion store or something somewhere.

No, not really. At least, not among Imps as far as I'm aware. It might be a thing with Sinner though. I'm not sure. Sinners tend to be a little...weird.

[He shrugs back]

I would like that. If I'm to stay here awhile, I'll have to build up my wardrobe again. Which..Actually, how do we pay for things here? I'm pretty sure my family fortune didn't come with me.

Huh. Well, that happens, sometimes, I guess?

[Maybe? Klaus doesn't know.]

I...uh...don't actually fully understand things? I guess we can work? But sometimes I just do nice things and that's fine?? I am considering my AU life job, though. Weird to be dead and working...

[While getting a job does make sense, Stolas still has to pause. He's a Prince. Outside of his duties and paperwork, he really hasn't worked an actual job a day in his life.]

I'm not entirely sure people would accept a nice deed from a demon prince without expecting an ulterior motive. Which, honestly, is a fair assumption since there usually is one.

[He's just being honest.]

But, I'm not sure what kind of job I would even be qualified for? Outside of my royal duties, I've never had to actually work for anything.

But they might not know you're a demon prince here...

[See? That could work for hi! It's totally fiiiiine!]

Like me either, buddy. I've like...never worked. There's apparently a club in Hell that Greed runs or something??? I don't know. I've got a problem with...drugs...and alcohol...so I don't feel comfortable there.

Maybe I can just be a barista or something.

[What about him doesn't say royalty? But, maybe he can get away with more here than at home. The idea definitely has merit.]

Well, I definitely don't have a problem with drugs. [Says the owl that depends on anti-depression meds...] Or alcohol. [He drinks when he's stressed...Someone might have a problem and doesn't realize it.]

So maybe I should check it out? Though, to be clear, it isn't Mammon running this club, is it? Just someone named Greed?

[..Because if it's Mammon, he might join Klaus in trying barista work just to avoid that headache.]

[Stolas hasn't met a rich person that isn't a royal. Or maybe they have. That's probably the thing.]

That must be nice. [Klaus fidgets slightly, feeling a touch awkward now.] I was like...around 13 when I started, so you know. I'm like...[They squint as they try to remember how long it's been now.] Seven months sober? Wow. That's...weird. I guess I'm working on the eighth.

[They do not know that answer.] I think it's just Greed? Nobunaga didn't mention a Mammon?

[Considering the circles he usually travels in, the only people he sees with loads of money like his own fortunes are other Goetia's or Deadly Sins.]

It must be difficult being sober for that long. I commend you for your dedication to getting clean.

[He does sincerely mean that. It's a rare thing to see in Hell, at least the one he's from. Where drugs are extremely easy to get and alcohol of some sort is always available.]

Oh good. Trust me when I say that no one needs to be subjected to Mammon's bullshit. Hopefully this Greed is a little more reasonable than the Sin from my Hell.

Yeah. I've done it before, but like...never for myself. So... [It's new. Not that new, but the concept of wanting to take care of himself is new.]

I couldn't tell you. There's also an Ozzie? I don't know them, though.

So, now you're motivated to do it for yourself. That takes strength you know.

[Says the Owl that usually ignores his own problems, especially relationship issues.]

Anyway, I know Ozzy. At least, if we are talking about the same Asmodeus that happens to be the Sin of Lust in my Hell. Last I checked, I'm on friendly terms with him.

Yeah. Ha. Weird. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Cause it usually does. But I'm trying.

[It's kind of weird and awkward, but it is what it is most of the time.]

Oh. Cool. At least you know them. I think that's the right person? But I won't speak to it for sure.

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