you want to hear it? well —

[happyheartsstaff]

ONLY, MY SECRET'S MINE, AND I WON'T TELL

The garden may no longer be available upon return to the hotel, but there is still a bustle of energy. How fortunate all the Oysters are, to reside in such a renowned place! It's a great honor for those in Wonderland to be granted opportunity to teach their skills or ply their trade here, and the Queen permits only the best. Hotel staff themselves seem to delight in the presence of the traveling merchants. Many trade teas or favors for enchanted items, and will eagerly discuss their purchases. "Oh, it happens regularly enough," they will say if asked, "but you never know if the merchant you liked or the item you eyed will be back next time!"

The talk lingers after the guest instructors and merchants have departed, but it isn't the only thing left behind. Glimmers of green may catch your eye, tucked away in hidden places that seem almost impossible to reach without drawing attention to yourself. Those who manage it will find a scrap of heavy paper with a drawing of a stylized caterpillar, a series of numbers, and the words call a friend.

Are you curious enough to input the numbers into your Empathy? It will ring, if you do, until an answering machine picks up and asks a single question — How doth the little crocodile improve his shining tail? Do you dare leave a message? What will it be? Whatever you decide, the call will disconnect after a few minutes. It seems the only thing you can do now is wait for a call back.

But of course, the hotel is not in the habit of allowing such a thing as idle waiting. Her Royal Highness has noticed that some of her beloved Oysters seem quite reluctant to partake of the many splendors that the hotel provides, and she will be offering a special treat — indulgence.

QUEEN'S GAMES

8/12 - 8/22

What's more fun to indulge in than a little healthy competition? It's time for the Queen's Games, a truly dazzling spectacle. Competitors come from all over Wonderland, and this year for the first time ever, Oysters are invited to join! Announcements for the games schedule will be posted all throughout the hotel, along with directions on how to register to join.

The games will be held in either the pool area or the gym, which seems to have expanded to accommodate the number of spectators. Available games include:

• archery
• chess
• croquet
• artistic swimming
• diving
• gymnastics
• flamingo flying
• ice skating
• ice sculptures

Of course, even the games that Oysters are familiar with may not be quite the same. Chess in Wonderland is a team sport, for example, with each member of the team filling a role as a chess piece and a coach as a strategist directing the plays. Attempting to capture one of the other team's pieces includes having to successfully win a fight against them. Gymnastics and diving competitors include growing and shrinking in size to their routines, ice sculptures come to life when they've been completed, artistic swimmers and ice skaters change costumes and swap partners in the blink of an eye.

If they're lucky, Oysters may find one of the competitors willing to show them the ropes. If they're even luckier, or more persistent, there may be a spot or two open on one of the teams that Oysters can slot themselves into. For the most part, team members will be delighted to have Oysters there.

"You all just feel so much," one may say, sounding a little awed.

"Show off those emotions, it'll get us points," another will add.

Although competitors are friendly, with Osyters and with each other, it's clear that most of them are here to win. Rivalries may flare up throughout the month, ex-lovers may be reunited and broken up again, infighting may spark among the teams — all things that can be soothed or exacerbated, for Oysters who may have inclinations towards utilizing such things to increase their chances of winning.

Or to fan the flames of drama for its own sake.

THE CALL

8/16

Starting in the early morning hours and continuing late into the night, any who left a message will get a call back.

Those who completed the poem will be greeted immediately by a friendly male voice, with an apology for the delay. "Ugh, our lines are backed up like crazy," the caller will say. "Where are you reporting in from?"

Those who somehow identified themselves as an Oyster, as residing in the hotel, from off world, being held by the Queen, or otherwise potentially against the Queen, will have their call returned by a cold female voice, guarded and wary.

"Show me your Oyster mark," the caller will request. "We can't risk giving you anything without proof."

Regardless of which caller contacts them, anyone who cooperates will receive similar information.

The friendly caller will readily provide assurances that the resistance base was not found, despite Mad March and the Order's attempt at reconnaissance in the old kingdom.

"Can't say much more than that over these channels, you know, but worry not! Everyone is safe. We have a follow up from the last mission — sorry about the air conditioning, you know, couldn't be helped — you ready for this? Keycodes. Access keycodes. Didn't get more than a handful, of course, and the intel is vague about what they access. Are we glad to get your call! How about it, you ready to try one out and see what information you can get?"

The guarded caller will allude to the Order not being able to find what they wanted out in the ruins.

"Did you think they took you out there to show you the sights? They're looking for us, obviously. No I'm not going to tell you more than that — just because you're an Oyster doesn't mean we can completely trust you. All right, look. Last time we broke into the hotel, we recovered a few access codes. We had to get out of there before we could find out what they accessed. How about a trade? We give you the code, you call us back and tell us what you find."

INDULGENCE

8/13 - 8/23

Throughout the event, there will be a number of activities available alongside the games designed to encourage unwinding. A concert set up in the hotel lobby will kick off the start of the games, at which indulgence teas will be made available for the first time. They will continue to be served readily at all hours of the day. Enhanced spa facilities will be made available as well — dazzling pedicures and manicures with nail polish that can do anything from change colors based on your mood to emit light so bright it can function as a flashlight; makeup that gives you a kiss that will literally stun the recipient; aromatherapy that will cure any kind of hangover; oils that double as aphrodisiacs, for those interested; healing massages that will take away your aches and pains, wiping away any bruises or injuries with no questions asked. A clean slate, ready to indulge again.

Then, of course, there are the less official activities. Whispers will begin to spread about another kind of competition being run after hours, when all good competitors should be sleeping. No one quite knows who's running it — one person heard it was the coach of one of the chess teams, eager to get her players extra practice; another heard it was one of the chess players themselves; still another will say it is an ice skater, a flamingo pilot, a gymnast. After all, it hardly matters, does it, as long as it runs, and there is a fight every night? Oysters are welcomed into this competition as well, where the only rule is not to kill your opponent. Teas of all kinds exchange hands as bets are placed on the fights, and the champion is rumored to receive a truly spectacular prize.

If fighting is not to your speed, fear not. All of the competitors seem to have different ways to unwind after the games are completed for the day, and all are happy to allow Oysters to indulge in attending the various get-togethers and parties they host. The knight on one of the chess teams has the most renowned wine collection, and he's brought some of his finest with him to be enjoyed alongside cheeses and poetry. One of the swimmers is a passionate musician, and has recruited anyone who can play an instrument to discuss musical theory and play together. A croquet player is known for hosting the wildest parties, with free-flowing moonshine and sips of ecstacy tea readily available. There is a flamingo pilot with a book club, an archer who is a fabulous chef, a diver who is a skilled debater with a wicked tongue — whatever you like to indulge in, chances are, someone's throwing a party for it.

The games will end on the 23rd, with a roaring celebration of all who participated in the competition. The pool area will be taken over for the farewell party, with music, food, alcohol, and dancing available. It is here that the winners of the competitions will be announced, and prizes will be awarded.

If you have any questions, please leave them over here! Results for the access code sign ups and the distractions will go out on the 14th, so players have until then to sign up. Characters can use the keycodes to access areas and cause distractions from the 16th through the 23rd — and beyond, but after the final party they may no longer have an easy excuse. If you wish to have your character compete in one of the competitions for the prizes, you can sign up here! Winners will be RNGed.

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[inquiryguqin]

"Good." At least, scrubbing off the scent of the nightclub is the first step. Feeling a little tired, he shut off the showerhead and lay it aside. He lays a kiss on the hollow of his neck.

He's going to lean against the tub and relax while holding Wei Ying protectively in his arms and holds him close to his chest.

[scaredofdogs]

He relaxes against him, happy to have the warmth of the bath and Lan Wangji's arms around him. He rests his head back against him as he lowers a little more into the water.

"Mm..I love you, Lan Zhan." Even high and drunk, Wei Wuxian will always know that much.

[inquiryguqin]

The bath made him calmer as he's taking his soak in the bathtub. The soft floral scent of roses in the water and float as it's a shallow bathtub, big enough for two and the roses help him unwind as he sinks in further and his hold on him loosens.

"Mm, I love you too, Wei Ying." He said, closing his eyes, feeling suddenly tired and content with Wei Ying rest on him.

[scaredofdogs]

"You really aren't mad about something?" Because he still feels like Lan Wangji is upset, even if it has faded a little since he joined him in the bathtub. Just another reason that baths are superior and can heal injured souls.

[inquiryguqin]

He tries his best to feel calmer and finally the answer came. In an even tone, "Wei Ying, stop flirting with the staff. And when you go drinking, don't take anything weird from anyone if they offer anything to you even if it's free."

However, with Wei Ying still high from the drug's side-effects, he knew he won't remember, so he'll repeat it again when he get detoxed after rest and care.

He hugs him in his arms, to let him know it's going to be okay. "I was angry, but it wasn't your fault."

[scaredofdogs]

"Mm..okay." He listens but he really only is able to focus on the fact that he isn't angry and it isn't his fault. He places his hands on top of Lan Wangji's.

"Why do you think the hotel has so many exciting people in it?"

[inquiryguqin]

There's a deep sigh as he laces his fingers beneath the water.

"I don't know. I think we're just toys for the Queen's amusement. There's a game called chess today. It's just like that. We're only pieces on the board. The stronger pieces removes the weaker when the piece is at the right place at the right time." Shaking his head, "I don't think this is all exciting. More like a distraction."

Letting go of his hand, he scoops up the soapy water to scrub and massage his body that needs attention and care.

[scaredofdogs]

"So many games.." and parties. He's never seen so much activity around the hotel before. ANd all these new people..he wonders if they are somehow natives of the Red Kingdom or from one of the others. He had gotten so caught up in everything he forgot all about asking important questions.

He picks up another rose petal and holds it up in the air, watching it as he plays with it in his fingers.

[inquiryguqin]

Another sigh, as he soaks into the tub and let himself being absorbed by the warm water and scooping up water of soapy bubbles to scrub and massage over his body since Wei Ying is too high to do it himself.

A few scooping up of bubbly water to bathe him and massage him, and then rinse him with the light spray of the detached showerhead.

[scaredofdogs]

"Lan Zhan..when can we play with the things I got from the spa?" He had been whisked out of the spa so quickly on that day he had barely been able to hear what each of the oils he was given could do. All he knew was that one made him feel rather warm just from the small amount he got on his hand.

Lan Wangji even stopped him from playing with the staff. So his curiosity about the oils is still there, perhaps even more so now that a few days have gone past.

[inquiryguqin]

He does indeed kept the oil, thinking the product was completely ridiculous. "Hm? You mean the oils? Are you sure? You do know what they can do to you and me."

But if Wei Ying wants to play with it, he is curious in what the aphordisiacs oil can do. They did collect some products from the spa, but he left them untouched, so he didn't care to experiment with it.

"All right. We can play." The bubble bath and roses does leave a perfumed scent on his skin, that his mood felt relieved somewhat, and he's warming up to the ideas of passion. "Let's rinse off and see what we have from the spa. It's on the table." Left untouched and unopened in the bedroom.

Slowly, Lan Wangji unplugged the water to let it drain and rinse all the bubbles off his body for the final wash.

[scaredofdogs]

"What will they do, Lan Zhan?" He can't even remember what they got, all he knows is that the staff said they would be fun. He doesn't think they need any extra things to make the bedroom activities exciting but that doesn't mean he isn't curious to see what else is out there.

But just as quickly he gets distracted by the retreating water. He catches as many of the flower petals as he can as the water goes down. "Ahh..what do we do with all these?"

He wishes he could save them since they were so pretty in the water. He's sad to think that they are no longer useful.

[inquiryguqin]

Handing him the towel, so he could dry himself and dry his wet hair, and then using his own towel, he dries himself.

"Leave them. I'll clean later." As Lan Zhan puts on a thick white terry robe, lest he gets chilly and wearing for warmth.

Heading toward to the bed, "Come over here and lay on your stomach on the bed. I'll use the oil and give you massage." Perhaps the oil will help him feel less spacy from the drugs and help him relax.

[scaredofdogs]

He lays the petals back down then stands up and dries off. It's only about a halfway kind of drying since he doesn't have the patience to completely take care of all that hair. Forgetting about the robes as he simply walks over to the bed naked. It's his room so it isn't like he has to hide from anyone. And he is too high to care even if there was.

He walks over and flops down, "There is one part of my body that would enjoy a massage, Lan Zhan." He is smirking as he teases but then rolls over onto his stomach, making that particular body part inaccessible. If he had been left at that party there is no telling what kind of flirting he would have done with whomever happened to be around him.

He lays his cheek against the sheets so that he can look at Lan Wangji. "So the oils are for massaging?" That hardly seems as exciting as how the spa people made them sound but he certainly isn't going to turn it down.

[inquiryguqin]

It's a good thing he is removed from the party. It gotten him riled up. Lan Wangji pretends to ignore his teasing remark about that part of his body that requires his attention. Once he laid on his stomach, he opens the bottle of perfumed oil and rubs over his hands. It felt warm to touch and he pours the oil over his back and body.

"Try to relax." He said as he starts to slowly massage his back, his hands placed on his skin and start rubbing in circles to release the tension and stress over his body. "Yes, it's a massage oil..." He trails off, not telling him that it also doubles as a lubricant. The moment he starts rubbing the oil over his back and tender parts of his body, it starts to heat up upon contact.

[scaredofdogs]

"mm..I'm very relaxed, Lan Zhan." The drugs definitely made him feel very lose and comfortable. But the oil is sending some new sensations through him. A warmth spreading over his back, made even better by the feeling of Lan Wangji's hands on his body.

He groans softly as he enjoys that feeling. "Your hands feel good."

[inquiryguqin]

He continues to rub over his back to help release the knots until he helps loosen up and his back is red and warm with release circulation.

He only sighs. Wei Ying is insufferable. He lifts the ponytail and rubs around his neck. His hands are strong and big, but he finds Wei Ying soft and pliant.

"Mn. Does that please you?" As he loosens him up, he's teasing him slowly massaging his thighs, and then with the oil, squeezing and kneading his butt while keeping a straight face as he watch his reaction to his touch.

[scaredofdogs]

Another groan as he wiggles beneath that touch on his lower body, practically grinding against the bed as he feels a twitch in that body part that he teased about earlier.

"This oil makes me feel warm, Lan Zhan." With a growing ache that seems a little beyond his control. Luckily any signs of such a thing are currently hidden by the bed.

"Touch me more." His voice is muffled into the sheets as he whines softly.

[inquiryguqin]

He lifts his ponytail and he leans over to press a kiss on the back of his nape. "Yes." He whispered.

He continues teasing him, his massages knead in circular motions. With the oil, he reaches around his hips to stroke his cock to life slow and easy. "Wei Ying, close your eyes. Going to make you feel good."

He gently pries his soft globes apart and with the bottle of oil, let the liquid dripping all over. He gently slides his finger inside to prepare him, pumping rhythmically, wiggling inside to rub at the hidden pleasure spot to spark his nerves with the sensation in sync as he strokes his cock.

[scaredofdogs]

He moans as everything feels just a little bit more tingly as those hands start to work on him. As if his mind wasn't already completely fuzzy from the drinks, now his body is getting a warm feeling that is making him feel equally as high.

Fingers flex on the sheets, opening and closing around the fabric as that finger works inside of him. Wanting to feel even more he rocks, unsure whether to focus on the hand wrapped around his front or the fingers assaulting his backside.

[inquiryguqin]

"Mn. Very good." It seems with the heat of the oil, the good feelings become a pleasurable haze, and he finds him soft and pliant, and a tight heat. Slowly, in and out, his fingers melt inside the tight rings of his hole, slowly stretching him out, and slick him up real good.

He continues to stroke his member, teasing him by pinching the tip, as he slowly work him up, building the pleasure. "Easy now."

He pulls out and withdraws, leaving him empty for a few moments, only to line up his cock against the soft plush of his ass, and slowly slides his thick length all the way into his tight heat. "Yesss..."

[scaredofdogs]

There is no initial pain as Lan Wangji pushes inside of him, like their normally is, as the drugs in his system and the oil makes everything just smooth and enjoyable. He lifts his hips up, wanting to feel Lan Wangji fill him completely. His moan fills the room as those sparks dance across his skin. All the pleasure just seems to be doubled and he can barely handle it, his body already trembling with anticipation of what is to come.

Fingers clutch at the sheets as he draws his knees under him for support, wanting that leverage to be able to move with those thrusts once Lan Wangji begins.

[inquiryguqin]

The heat of the oil certainly helps with the intensity of the pleasure. A heat uncoils as he starts thrusting his thick length, rocking inside of him. He felt his body quiver and tremble as each time he rolls his hips, increasing the speed into a merciless pounding, the sound of skin slapping against skin fills the rooms with their rooms.

Licking his lips, he lifts his hips up, encouraging him to kneel, so he could deeper as he plunges his cock deep, filling him for a stretch each time as he rubs the spot to spark his pleasure.

[scaredofdogs]

Once those thrusts start his body feels weak from the pleasure they cause. He grips the sheets as he rocks back, an opposite rhythm from Lan Wangj's so that their bodies can crash together in a powerful way, feeling that hard length drive all the way up to the hilt with each movement. He feels that man pound into him and strike that precious spot with a force that makes stars form in front of his eyes.

"Ahnn...yessss..fuck me harder, Lan er-gege! Punish this body with yours."

With one hand he reaches down and helps Lan Wangji's hand as he strokes his length, wanting to feel himself being sandwiched between Lan Wangji's body and his hand. The pounding of those thrusts moving in time with the pumping of that hand.

[inquiryguqin]

He continues to pound his length and driving himself hard and fast into him as moans and whimpers fell from his partner's lips. Nothing else drives his passion other than to see the mighty Yiling Patriarch being punished and surrendering, yielding to his pleasure.

The volume of cum increases, dripping wet with the sticky liquid as he fills him over and over with his length and splits him wide open. He reaches for his ponytail, clutching it hard and pulls back as a reign as he charges his hips forward, slamming his cock at full speed, hard and harsh in impact.

"Wei Ying! Ah...I'm coming." He warns and he grips his member tightly as he drives his cock inside of him hard in a burst of release, spilling his seed inside of him.