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pixieledmemes2025-03-15 08:32 am
Test Drive Meme #2
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You wake up at a party.
You're not sure how, exactly, you got here. You may have just been walking in the woods or at a meeting for work or doing any other normal activity for you. But you know you weren't supposed to be at this party, you're fairly certain.
Anyone you ask about it will say the party is for you. You and the others also waking up and looking confused. Further questions will lead to the partygoers insisting you have something to eat. You're starving and others are eating the food without repercussion, so you figure there's no harm in a bite. You finish your portion.
It's a garden party at the crack of dawn, with the sun still in its early stages of climbing through the yonder, casting a good mix of pastel hues of blue, pink, and beige on everything. Heralding the first day of spring, the Ruler of the Spring Court has found it fitting to arrange this gathering where guests can feel the blades of grass touching their ankles, as well as the rich soil beneath their feet. Flowers of all kinds surround the party as if they were carefully curated. With spring as the "dawn of seasons," which marks a transition from winter's latency to the resurgence of life everywhere, the Ruler of the Dawn Court has also seen it fit to host aspects of this party during the one time of the year that dawn occurs the whole day. Tall candles and torches grace the outskirts of the garden party, providing warmth and an orange glow everywhere. Not one flame goes out even with the occasional wind, the Duchess always makes sure of this.
There are also freshly picked blossoms and branches with leaves on every table accenting the festive spread of food and drinks. This time, a lot of the food prepared for the Adopted guests are familiar to them with a little bit of a twist. Burgers might come in small packages and in toothpicks, while hotdogs in buns are also diminutive. Cookies look delectable but they have a flowery flavor to them, as if eating freshly picked daisies or daffodils. Fruits that may have been present in an Adopted's home, such as pineapples and watermelons, have seeds in odd places. Picking this selection of food is an attempt to be more welcoming and to appease the lovely guests the fae have invited.
As the party winds down and everyone's eaten, a tall, stately woman stands up and speaks. You feel her voice more than hear it.
I am the Lawspeaker of the Fae, elected by Seelie and Unseelie alike, and you are all, now, subjects of Faerie. You cannot leave this realm once you have eaten our food, and even if you could, there is no saying how much time has passed back where you're from. Your loved ones are likely dead, your problems have likely played out. We require assistance in various matters, and each of you has been chosen for your talent and skill. You will be adopted by one of the Seelie or Unseelie Courts based on your strengths and personality. Your Court will decide what to do with you from there.
As suddenly as she stood, she sits back down.
A party is not complete without dancing, of course, and while during the last gathering held for the Adopted, different fae danced to music exclusively for them around a glowing tree, this time they are insisting their guests to join in.
This is a party for you, after all.
If the prodding of the different fae hosts won't convince you, perhaps the music will. They play easily recognizable tunes that their wonderful guests must have heard before. These melodies have certain unique effects to their mortal attendees, which are as follows:
- Upbeat Music: You will believe that you and your dance partner have been friends forever and have known each other a long time.
- Romantic Music: You will become amorous and flirtatious towards your dance partner.
- Slow Music: You will develop some tension with your dance partner. It may be negative or sexual; completely up to you.
- Quiet Music: You will assume your dance partner is a threat and try to fight them.
At the Spring King's behest, every Adopted should wear a flower corsage or boutonnière to the gathering. After all, this is to celebrate the coming of spring and what better way to do that than to honor everything in bloom.
The thing is, though, the King of Spring, while amorous and friendly, also has a penchant for playing with mortals' memories, if not also affect their desires and despairs.
So, mischievous as he is, he made sure to enchant the different flowers present in every corsage and boutonnière for the party with the effects below:
- Rose: You will recall a horrific trauma
- Carnation: You will see a vision of your future, whether it's good or bad
- Orchid: You will remember a time you lost someone
- Chrysanthemum: You will believe someone among the Adopted is your soulmate
- Dahlia: You will believe you betrayed someone important to you, whether you actually did or not
It is perhaps a good thing that no one but the Adopted are allowed to see these visions and memories, but everyone who wears a corsage or boutonnière will be able to see each other's memories and visions when in close enough physical proximity to the vision-haver, for better or for worse.
You feel a vibration in your pocket sometime after the Lawspeaker addresses everyone. When you search for the source, you will pull out your Leaf, the device the Fae use to stay in touch with each other. Anyone who's used a smart phone will easily recognize how it works.
Greetings, Adopted. This is your Lawspeaker.
Tell us all of a time you gave someone a gift. Perhaps a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates. Was it appreciated or not? A reward might await the most meaningful gift given.
Spike is a punk, through and through...(Sorry Narciso)
It doesn't mean he isn't trying to fight back though. As much as he can.]
Yes...
[He can't stop himself from leaning ever so slightly into that touch at his cheek. But hazel eyes are spitting fury, and if Spike could, he'd be pulling out his game face any second now.]
But not like this. Not forced into it.
[He manages a cocky smirk.]
Do you really think so little of me, that you have to Charm me to get answers, your Highness?
[This is how Spike fights back. Attitude. Playing the game. Wasn't this why Narciso picked him?]
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[ Just as he finished saying this, Narciso increases his charm into an alarming level, filling the area fully with springtime and the lull of tranquility. Birds and bees flutter about, chirping and buzzing. Flowers of all kinds bloom and emit such wonderful, unique smells.
When he speaks again, it's as if his voice is honey, dripping and sweet. He chose Spike because he likes playing the game, that's true, but who's going to stop the King of all Faerie from playing his, as well. ]
You are quite the fascinating creature. I'm glad I kept you to my Court. And there you shall stay as long as I see fit. [ His features appear more ravishing, more irresistible, as he leans in closer, whispering into Spike's ear. ]
As long as you are here. [ Then, a soft kiss to the shell of his ear. ]
Oh man, poor Spike and oh bad bad Narciso! <3
Instead, there's a shuddering breath out even though he has no need to breathe. From the touch maybe? The kiss? Perhaps it's all of it. Spike leans more into the touch, mouth open from the sigh and hazel eyes slightly cloudy.]
...It's a nice change. Being wanted, told I'm fascinating.
[A soft and slightly painful laugh.]
Thank you, your highness.
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[ Narciso's lips curve up into a grin against Spike's skin, feeling quite accomplished that he's triumphant in taming this unruly Adopted. He mantains his charm, even strengthens it ever so slightly, as his lips travel down the other's neck, tongue coming out to lick the skin he finds there possessively. ]
You are radiant and quite the character, I must say. Do you like how I'm taking care of you right now?
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But Spike can't really stop it. He can't help it, as Narciso kisses along his neck possessively.]
...I don't dislike it.
[The part of Spike That's still fighting is proud to have gotten that answer out.]
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Good.
[ Using his charm every chance he gets has less to do with actually taming anyone, but more about having power and using this power. Which, he subtly heightens. ]
Now, I have other guests to greet and have other obligations to fulfill. Be a kind, little gent and enjoy the party whilst speaking of great things about me and our court.
[ It is up to player discretion how long this command affects Spike, but it is safe to say, he will be muttering praises about Narciso during the whole party. ]