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angryhearts2020-06-11 07:39 pm
happyheartsstaff) wrote in angryhearts2020-06-11 07:39 pm
it's getting hot in here
SO (PLEASE DON'T) TAKE OFF ALL YOUR CLOTHES
Days are almost meaningless, here in Wonderland. With the eternal twilight outside the windows and many of the hotel's amenities open around the clock, it can be hard to keep track, can't it? But you must sleep, or at least return to your room, some time. It's on one of these times that you may begin to notice a faint sound coming from inside the walls. Or is it the ceiling? The floor? Something that sounds like scratching, or tapping, or the strained whir of machinery. Then it fades away. Whether it's moving on to another room or stopping entirely, it's hard to tell.After a few nights, or days, of this happening, it suddenly stops. There's a brief period of peace, and perhaps you even get some rest. Then there's a series of thumps, sharp clicks and a loud stuttering sound that signals the hotel's air conditioning unit giving out.
At first it's not so bad. It's dark out, right, how hot can it really be outside? The air itself still seems to be circulating, albeit more slowly, but it's enough that you can breathe. But the heat seems to keep building, and building, the air hanging heavy and thick and leaving a lingering feeling that it's pressing down on you. Even sitting still no longer becomes enough to ease the suffocating heat.
The staff don't know what's happened to the air conditioner, when you ask. "Oh, that finicky thing", they say, as if it's a minor inconvenience. They assure you that the Queen's mechanics will have it fixed in no time — they always do. In the meantime, can they interest you in a refreshing iced tea? Perhaps a dip in the pool?
Is it your imagination, or do a few of the staff seem a little uncertain as they try to brush off your questions? A little less confident than they always have been before? Whatever their demeanor, it seems they still have no answers to give. The astute may notice that after a conversation with one of these staff, they can't seem to be found again.
As if that weren't enough, the scratching in the walls starts up again. With the oppressive heat, the rising tension and frayed nerves, is it any wonder that the staff might seem more apprehensive?
THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT 06/11 - 06/13
Sleeping is probably hard enough, in a hotel where the activity never seems to cease. At least it's generally quiet in the upper floors, at least Oysters can turn out the lights in their own room and find some peace.
...usually, anyway.
At first it's only the faintest sounds, something only noticeable to those who sleep lightly. The staff, if asked, don't acknowledge hearing anything and seem politely concerned about anything disturbing the rest of their guests. Oysters may be offered ear plugs, or a device to listen to music, or a trip to the spa for relaxation.
Then it grows in both volume and frequency, disturbing even the heaviest of sleepers at night. Some staff still say they haven't heard anything, other staff acknowledge the sounds but brush them off, unconcerned. Every building has its quirks, after all! There does seem to be an increase in staff milling about, however, making it difficult for those who may want to look into things without being seen.
...usually, anyway.
At first it's only the faintest sounds, something only noticeable to those who sleep lightly. The staff, if asked, don't acknowledge hearing anything and seem politely concerned about anything disturbing the rest of their guests. Oysters may be offered ear plugs, or a device to listen to music, or a trip to the spa for relaxation.
Then it grows in both volume and frequency, disturbing even the heaviest of sleepers at night. Some staff still say they haven't heard anything, other staff acknowledge the sounds but brush them off, unconcerned. Every building has its quirks, after all! There does seem to be an increase in staff milling about, however, making it difficult for those who may want to look into things without being seen.
CLICK CLICK... THUMP
06/14 - 06/21
The fourth day of the event begins with a short period of blissful silence, quickly ruined by a loud, persistent clicking sound, audible in all parts of the hotel... And then an even louder THUMP as the air conditioning unit gives out.
At first, it's not terrible — the air is still circulating, and while the heat is uncomfortable it's not unbearable. As time goes on, though, the heat builds and builds, until not even staying in place will provide any relief.
The staff profess ignorance to whatever happened to the air conditioner, if asked — some more convincingly than others. They all offer iced teas for relief, and suggest a dip in the Pool of Tears, though those who seem uncertain when answering any questions will try to leave the conversation faster, and won't be easily found again.
While the iced teas are incredibly effective at helping to beat the heat, they once again seem to offer some strange effects — enough glasses, and Oysters will be overcome either with anger and irritation, or a sense of serene calm. Any little thing could set off an Oyster who's been affected by the anger-inducing tea; an Oyster who drank the calming tea is utterly unflappable. These effects persist for just as long as it takes for the cooling effects to wear off, at which point Oysters are left with a choice — deal with the heat, or take their chances with another tea?
And to top it all off, the scratching noise in the walls has started up again. The few staff remaining at this point are as unhelpful as ever, but they don't have the same infuriating calm to their answers — but who could blame them being a little nervous?
At first, it's not terrible — the air is still circulating, and while the heat is uncomfortable it's not unbearable. As time goes on, though, the heat builds and builds, until not even staying in place will provide any relief.
The staff profess ignorance to whatever happened to the air conditioner, if asked — some more convincingly than others. They all offer iced teas for relief, and suggest a dip in the Pool of Tears, though those who seem uncertain when answering any questions will try to leave the conversation faster, and won't be easily found again.
While the iced teas are incredibly effective at helping to beat the heat, they once again seem to offer some strange effects — enough glasses, and Oysters will be overcome either with anger and irritation, or a sense of serene calm. Any little thing could set off an Oyster who's been affected by the anger-inducing tea; an Oyster who drank the calming tea is utterly unflappable. These effects persist for just as long as it takes for the cooling effects to wear off, at which point Oysters are left with a choice — deal with the heat, or take their chances with another tea?
And to top it all off, the scratching noise in the walls has started up again. The few staff remaining at this point are as unhelpful as ever, but they don't have the same infuriating calm to their answers — but who could blame them being a little nervous?
QUEEN'S ADDRESS
06/21
And finally, the tenth day brings relief in the form of a loud shuddering sound, and then the quiet whoosh of a working air conditioner. Over the course of the day, the Hotel gets progressively cooler, until it is once again at the comfortable, cool temperature Oysters had grown used to in their first month here in the Hotel.
It also brings an address from the Queen.
The Queen will not respond to any messages sent back to her.
It also brings an address from the Queen.
"Oh, my curious Oysters, when you try to play with that which you don't understand, you break things! Not to fear, all has been set to rights now that our dear Dormouse has fixed what some careless guest disrupted. If you wanted to play games, you should have simply said! I have a dear companion for you who is so eager to join in the fun."
The Queen will not respond to any messages sent back to her.
If you have any questions, please direct them to the OOC post here. RNG results for the off limits areas will be going out tomorrow, so if anyone would still like to sign up for those that hasn't yet please do so tonight!
© tessisamess
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He sat still to allow him to kiss him and clean him as he gazed at him up close. Closing his eyes, he leans forward to quietly kisses him back on those soft lips. The first kiss, then the second, and followed by a third. Instinctively curled his tongue around his.
It comes to no surprise. It's something that comes naturally, wanting to kiss him. After a series of kisses, he finished by gently rubbing his forehead against his, and quietly finished eating the rest of the drinks and snacks.
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Wei Wuxian pouts a little when the kisses end. He feels like he has a lot of making up to do in that department...he has a lot to make up for in a lot of areas but he wants it to happen naturally. And probably not in the pool area...Especially there are still stragglers around who wander in also trying to escape the heat.
But he also knows there is still a lot to talk about between them. He still feels like Lan Wangji might be a little upset with him and he doesn't really know how to fix it.
"Are you okay, Lan Zhan?" He wants to make sure there isn't anything left bothering him. Wei Wuxian wants to be completely open and honest about everything and his feelings from this point on and he doesn't want Lan Wangji to hold anything back either.
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There's nothing to fix if that is what Wei Wuxian is worried about since he is content to stay by his side and stay with him for the entire time.
"Wei Ying, I am okay as long as you are. I just want a quiet evening by spending time with you." He is honest and open, open to anything to receive and give. "If you want to kiss me or hold me, don't hold anything back." Then he blushes lightly, but it must be said. "If you want to sleep with me, let's do it when we're both ready and prepared. We'll figure things out together."
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"I want to do all of those things. Maybe not all today, but someday when both our hearts are healed enough." Because he still feels like rushing into something would make it seem cheaper.
He lays his head on Lan Wangji's shoulder and tucks his face up against his neck.
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This is good enough for him. Just his presence. He can't be selfish to ask for more than this. He wants Wei Ying to feel safe and not be terrified of him. Just a quiet moment and where he learns to sit still and be silent, and most important of all. Be patient.
With an impassive expression, "I wanted Wei Ying's heart." He said simply, voice hollow, full of years of yearning and want.
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There is hesitancy..wondering if this is the moment he has been waiting for all day. He didn't want to say the words earlier when they were just in the pool. But the nighttime ambiance..the fire burning before them..the feeling of Lan Wangji's heart beating against him..all of it just seems to indicate that this might be the time to say them.
He lifts his head up and looks into the other man's eyes. "I love you, Lan Zhan."
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"You should say them when you really wanted to give, but...." He quietly soaks in his embrace, his affections, his kisses, and how his heart swells with love that it's beyond desire. Each time Wei Ying does this to his body and his heart, he felt bewitched by him every single time. There's a flare of blush over his pale cheeks.
"I don't feel complete without you. When we're apart, I feel so much for you. But I must endure because you're my home. And it's my duty to return us back home someday."
Returning home. A dreadful thought and it's the truth. If that's the case, if their stay here is ever over, that means not seeing the other counterpart again.
Looking into his eyes, his golden tiger eyes full of determination. "So I won't go home. Not without you."
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Lan Wangji fills his heart and his soul and now that he understands those feelings, he is more willing to share them. Before it had all been games..testing to see how far he could push before the man got mad or tossed him away. And then Wei Wuxian was the one who did the tossing away. He could tease and push all he wanted but the minute the tables were turned and Lan Wangji was the one making the moves, he panicked. He didn't know how to respond because before it was just him messing around. There was no feelings involved..or at least that is what he had thought. The minute he stepped over the line, Lan Wangji knocked himself out. And the moment Lan Wangji stepped over the line, Wei Wuxian also hit his head. It was a mirror of moments that seemed to bring their path they walked together to a screeching halt.
And it took time and the pain of feeling separation, for him to finally come back to that moment and know that he did something very wrong. He leans in and places a kiss on Lan Wangji's lips, its very light and holds everything he feels in his heart as well as the apology for what he did in pushing the other man away.
"My home is wherever Lan Wangji is." Whether it is this world, another world, or their own.
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The kisses and the hugs help like a balm to the hurt in his soul. In the end, as much as his own selfishness demands beneath that calm exterior, Wei Ying warmed him and win him over no matter what. In the end, he left him no choice to surrender and only because he wanted to. He knows how many mistakes Wei Wuxian made in his first life, and second life, and he cares very deeply for him to the point, he doesn't care how many mistakes he's going to make. He made up his mind to stand up for him. If he forgives him, then forgiveness is always given.
He's satisfied with his answer, for now, thinking he understood what's at stake. The return home and with Wei Ying back in one piece.
With a nod, he holds him close and nuzzles on his hair. "I love you too, Wei Ying. I'll stay with you. No matter what. You are my home also."
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He grins as he feels a freedom and a happiness that has been released from the weight that had been holding it back. He flings his arms around the others neck and pushes him back down on the lounge chair so that he can lay on top of him.
"Can we stay like this, or am I too warm, Lan Zhan?"
He wants to be able to feel the other's heartbeat and hear it as he falls sleep. This is just how they used to sleep back at Gusu when Lan Wangji used the spell. But this time he won't have to use it because Wei Wuxian wants to be here just like this.
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Seeing he's happy for now, releasing the burden from each other, he happily welcomes him back in his arms, holding him close.
"It's getting late. Should we set up the blanket and pillow so we can get comfortable?" After all, there isn't much space on the chairs for them to cuddle.
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Of course he's going to be cheeky and use that against him. Even though he knows that he can just as easily lay just like this on the blankets.
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He needs to get up and set up the blankets and pillows, so he rose and did just that, spreading it out and make it ready. It won't take much to pull his beloved down to the ground toward to him for a cuddle and have their limbs tangled together.
"Wei Ying." He says his name, out of fondness as he gazes into his eyes and holds him in his arms. And just because he loves saying his name.
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"Lan Zhan..Hanguang-Jun..Lan er-gege..Lan Wangji." He sings through his names as he smiles at him.
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The way he says his names earned him a smile back. "Wei Ying, you don't have to be so formal. It can be Lan Zhan."
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He knows the time they have left before Lan wangji sleeps is short. So he places one more lingering kiss on his lips before settling his head down on his chest.
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Eventually, he rested his hand on his back, gently rubs to feel his warmth and frame. "You're my love too, Wei Ying. Sleep well and sweet dreams."
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It's early for him but the day had been eventful and he is content to end it just like this, listening to that heartbeat and finally feeling complete.