TDM 005: Ch-ch-changes!

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A, Garden Level - Autumn Celebrations!
[It may be November in the real world but when you're dead time is fake! So this week/month GARDENFEST is happening...........aka a bootleg mishmash of Oktoberfest and an Xmas Market. In general: PARTY TIME.

Drinks! Foods! Bad singing!! Drunkenly built gingerbread houses! You're thrown in a festive identity clash of imps and cherubs in the garden playing music that doesn't match or shoving drinks at you. Don't worry, if you don't want a mug of beer, it might just be gingerale! Anyway sorry you died but PARTY PARTY JOIN US JOIN US--]


B, Hell Level: ICE to meet you!
[Down at the HellRaiser hotel, the hellish amenities await your every need, but spooky season is over. Aside from the usual, er, allure of Hell, it also seems to be slowly freezing over. Ruh roh. It's not much now, but occasionally you may be hit by a teeny tiny icicle as you explore, awww. Other times it's a whole fucking STALACTITE crashes down on you. Better dodge or hope someone pushes you out the way!! Look out for slick sidewalks too!

Otherwise, hey have some fun in Hell!! Go to a club, get some drugs, go to a casino, win and get mugged!! Ever have a drink made out of literal MAGMA? Go on, try it!! Slaps hell's cobbled brimstone you can fit so much chaos down here!]


C, Heaven Level: Spice, spice, baby.
[Heaven-side, the cherubs are ready to welcome you and give you the VIP treatment!! Massages! Manipedis! Lavish outfits and attention! You can raise your hand and just get a fucking cat sat on your lap! Truly, this is bliss!!

Oh, but it's also cozy season in Heaven! So along with the best fits for the chillier weather, There are an assortment of beverages being offered by angels for you to sample (CW Mind Manipulation):

Apple Spiced Latte- Tasty and earthy! But you suddenly feel more subservient.
Cranberry Spiced Latte- A bit tart but it works. This might make you sassier than usual.
Stuffing Spiced Latte- There is no effect. Why would you drink this you monster.

For the TDM you can find small cherub-run kiosks with these drinks on any level you prefer! If that's not your cuppa joe, feel free to explore the beauty of Heaven per usual! The beach! Boardwalk! All the cafes!! Whatever heaven should have, you can likely find it.]

OOC NOTES:
-I KNOW THIS TDM IS BIT LACKING SO TBH FEEL FREE TO PULL PROMPTS FROM OLDER ONES TOO, DO WHATEVS
-This TDM is open to all! You do NOT need to join the comm to play in it!
-As a reminder, THIRD CHARACTER APPS are now street legal!
-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

C. GOD he can’t take him anywhere

[admonish]

[ Commotions are a rare enough occasion up here that Michael takes notice, heaving an exasperated sigh before following the nosy onlookers to the source — the elevator. Delightful timing, he just got his sword back but, upon hearing a familiar voice, he groans.

Lute returns home and he gets Adam instead? That is hardly a fair trade. Look at him, having a tantrum up here like he pays the rent. For a moment, he considers turning on a heel and walking right back to his office, feigning ignore, but when he hears Adam arguing with them, he wades through the growing crowd.

Gently, he prods at one of the cherubs ushering him toward the exit and smiles apologetically. Undoubtedly, this isn’t the first time he has had to step in on his behalf. ]

I apologize for his actions, allow me to take charge of him and I will deal with this. If I’m not mistaken, he is a new arrival and has yet to learn the rules.

[ Pointedly, after folding his arms, he raises an eyebrow at Adam and nods his head in the direction of the cherubs and the Hellbound he was bullying. Apologize. He is not asking. ]

We come from the same world, I’ll take him under my wing.

[originaldick]

[ Adam is soon released, letting out a "That's right, you bitch!" at the cherubs, who give him a dirty look as they disperse...before he notices Michael, and his face lights up. ]

Michael, you son of a bitch! They sent you to this knock off Heaven, too? Guess they needed someone to officiate, huh? Couldn't have picked a better angel, I say! Except for me, ha ha!

[ He raises a hand for a high five. ]

How's it hangin, big guy?! Long and heavy and hard to carry, amirite? Now c'mon, don't leave me hangin'!

[admonish]

To babysit, you mean. Imagine my surprise when I stepped out of my office and my dismal day was suddenly brightened by your presence.

[ He lets him think that, at least, until he reaches beyond the extended hand to grab ahold of his ear and yank him in the direction of the hotel. ]

You have a lot of nerve waltzing up like this, as if your foolishness didn’t set anyone back several years. Also, I would never leave you hanging, you are coming with me.

[ This multitasking extraordinaire can tug Adam along, look at his phone and continue to dodge the other people around them without bumping into them. ]

You do realize there is nothing that can be done for you, don’t you? The deal between Heaven and Hell has been broken, you are now a sinner and— [ He pauses, glancing over a shoulder and up at the first man. Only then does he let him go. ]

With your incredibly helpful hands, you proved my niece right. Sinners can be redeemed. Plans have changed, Adam.

[originaldick]

[ Adam lets out several foul curses that would definitely be censored even in an r-rated movie as his ear is grabbed, but when Michael starts explaining, his eyes widen in disbelief, before briefly turning into hateful, smoldering rage at the explanation of sinners being redeemed.

No, it's impossible. Disgusting. Perverse, even. And believe Adam, he knows perverse. This is it, and not in the fun way. He briefly begins to snarl...before remembering who he's talking to, and he chokes down the bile, forcing the bones in his face to crack and twist into a smile. ]

Is. That. So? That changes. Everything!

[admonish]

More than you realize, yes, so be prepared. While everyone can travel freely between both sides, the Heavenbound are frequently targeted in Hell and the Hellbound are not given any preferential treatment in Heaven.

[ Very much like home. He folds his arms, mulling over the information he needs to give him sooner rather than later. The more the better, he doesn’t want to clean up mistakes here. ]

This version of Heaven is a poor substitute and the cherubs are even more.. trying than usual. [ He is trying to polite. ] A lot has happened, we can discuss it once you have settled in. You should have a room at the hotel down there.

[ Is he going to regret this next bit? Probably. Yes. ] You might have lost your grace, but you were one of us. Provided that you don’t tamper with my things, you are free to use my hotel room. I can and will revoke that privilege if that rule isn’t followed.

Understood? [ As it is as clear as crystal to him, he starts to move on. ] If you have questions, ask them.

[originaldick]

What?! Don't touch your shit?! That's all I have to do?! Really?!

[ Adam's face lights up in disbelief, but also elation. He still looks like a demon, but...this is some modicum of relief, isn't it? It's the next best thing to actually getting back into Heaven. ]

You've got a DEAL, big M! You won't get any problems from me, scout's honor!

[admonish]

I’m very particular about them, so yes. I have a feeling I may regret this somewhere down the line.

[ But it means he can keep an eye on him and hopefully keep his shenanigans to a minimum. Maybe one of those child leashes would be a worthwhile purchase. ]

Lute started a self-defense course while she was here, I intend to keep it going. You’re welcome to help with it, even though the battles are few and far between here.

[ Oh, wait, his other houseguest. He pauses, making a slight face. ]

We’ll see. Since you’ll be staying with me, you should know that a snake shows up unannounced every now and then, he is incapable of using the front door and prefers to crawl up the building like a primate. His name is Greed.