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PLOTTING 005: THE HOT SPRINGS EPISODE

PLOTTING 005: THE HOT SPRINGS EPISODE



I. INTO THE WOODS



The Augur and its denizens acknowledge that perhaps things have been more tense lately. They want you to relax and enjoy yourselves. And thus today you will find that a path lined with trees and rustic fencing has been created leading away from the city into the forest.

But those who leave the path and venture into the woods could become lost easily in the trees that seem to change colors as if the seasons are occurring all at once. You can wander for some time and never find your way back to the road. Anyone who becomes lost at dawn or dusk may find yourselves feeling the sense you are being followed. By who or what will not be clear. It will always be something out of the corner of your eye, a shadow that is gone when you turn your head. But maybe at the right moment you may find its red glowing eyes looking right back at you. The Mothman.



The Mothman does not chase, does not try to harm. It merely stares and stares and then, in a blink, it is gone. Anyone who looks into the Mothman’s eyes will be overcome with a deep sense of dread and isolation. The world is suddenly darker, heavier, more lonely, things are out there you will never understand and that knowledge burdens you. You will feel compelled to seek out the comfort of another person(s) to ease these oppressive feelings. A need to not be left alone with whatever fate may befall you.

These feelings can be relieved quickest with extended physical contact with another person, but will pass on their own after several hours. The first time such a meeting occurs. Repeated encounters with the Mothman can lead to long-term dread, loneliness, and paranoia that can only be alleviated with skin-to-skin contact with another person. You must embrace another to push away the darkness it forebodes.



II. WELCOME TO THE SHAME A LONG HOUSE



Follow the path, stay to the road, and you will find yourselves at a resort at the edge of steaming hot springs. The sign creaking in the wind outside says WELCOME TO THE SHAME A LONG HOUSE. WHERE THERE IS NO SHAME IN A HOT SOAK.

This two-story hot springs resort is large enough to fit several dozen people at a time, although few of the rooms are solo. You may have to find yourself a roomie (or two...or three). Two sides of the second story rooms even come equipped with balconies, although some of them are not as well maintained as other areas of the resort. Each room is furnished with simple clothes, robes, and even a few themed items such as toga and kimono. Everything is meant for ease of putting on (and taking off). There is a large dining hall where meals will be offered at set times every morning and evening, but lunch is a free for all buffet.

The grounds are lush with acres spread out in forests, grasslands, and of course, the hot springs themselves. Paths trail through the woods and fields, with signs posted that clearly say TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, BUT STAY ON IT. The robots if asked will also remind you of the importance of staying on the paths and warnings to not become lost in the woods. No one explains why this is, only the importance of not becoming lost in the woods.





III. ALL SPRING ETERNAL



As expected, the main attraction of a hot spring resort is the hot springs. Follow the paths leading away from the resort to take you to different hot springs all across the estate. Some of the hot springs have stone walls giving an air of privacy, while others have more simple chain link borders and wooden fences. There is usually a small hut accompanying it where you will find towels, robes, and other simple supplies with benches to leave your clothes.

There is also a long wooden box in each hut that opens to reveal several toys and other pervertibles. Just in case.

But the hot springs themselves draw the eye for their steaming, misting atmospheres. Taking a dip in some of these pools may even lead to other surprises you did not expect:

  • Soul-Switching - Two souls who doze off in this comfortable hot spring will find themselves floating above it - then shooting back down into the wrong body!
  • Infatuation Station - A light dusting of flower petals float across the surface of this next hot spring. If you lock eyes with anyone during your soak, you'll become absolutely infatuated with them.
  • Hy-pool-thermia - The water goes from hot to icy-cold quickly, but you can't bring yourself to leave until you know there's a warm body to attach yourself to.
  • Sensitivity Training - Everything the water touches is suddenly more sensitive. Too sensitive to not do something about.
  • Clean Water, Dirty Mind - There doesn't seem to be anything unique about this particular hot spring. However, you may find yourself thinking sexual thoughts about the people there with you. Thoughts become stronger and harder to ignore the longer you stay in the pool, unless you choose to act on one (or more of them).
All effects wear off in three hours, or sooner with the completion of an Auspicious Act.





IV. WHAT THE WATER MADE ME



Those are not the only hot springs. Some of the pools are further away, less noticeable from the resort itself. But as night falls, the paths seem all the clearer through the mists and clouds surrounding the sky. Follow the right road to the more secluded hot springs, where the areas are clean and well-maintained, but there might be something different about them. Something alluring that calls you to step into their waters. They have small huts that are more worn down than the others, but carry the same supplies inside and space to leave your possessions.

Like the other hot springs, there is a cost to relaxing in these pools, but they are not as tame. No, extended time in these springs will find you overcome with an itch in your skin you can’t relieve, and then aches all over your bodies. It will feel as if you are being twisted inside, things being moved and shifted. Then the changes become more noticeable. Scales on your skin, fur you never had, claws covered in secretions meant to leave prey at your mercy. It doesn’t always stop there, oh no. After leaving the waters these transformations will continue until you find yourself warped completely into someone else. Something else.





MERMAID
DRAGON
MINOTAUR
SIREN

Sleak, scales, and fishy tales. That’s what mermaids are made of. You will find your body covered in scales, gills on your neck, webbing between your hands and feet, or your legs replaced altogether with a tail. You’ll be overcome by the need to hide away from others who aren’t like you, seeking safety until loneliness urges you to drag others into the waters with you.

“Mine, mine, mine.” That’s what will burrow into your mind. As your body is covered in scales, gains a tail and wings as you twist and warp into your new reptile form. The urge to horde will be strong. Horde what? It could be anything. But you want it all and you’ll do anything to make it yours and keep it that way. And you will do with it as you see fit.

A desire to find, a desire to claim. The minotaur stalks its prey and you will have the same need. The trees beyond this hot spring are a twisting maze one could easily get lost in and as you transform into an immense beast of the hunt, you may stalk these woods until you catch your prize. What you do when you have them is up to you.

A call pulls you in at this hot spring. Something natural, yet inhuman that soothes you until the changes begin. Then you will feel a strong desire for mischief. A need to trick and twist others to your whim. Your voice will lure them to you into the waters and you can lift them with your wings and dash them upon the stones below. Or do something else entirely with them.




NAGA
KRAKEN
CERBERUS
GORGON

The scales may be the first sign, but your legs falling off or growing into a long, slithering tail would definitely be another. The Naga is the serpent guardian, a need to protect is strong but warped by pride and obsession. You hold others tightly in your “protection.” Only you are strong enough to do what is right for them and you will make them recognize this...or else...

The largest of these hot springs turns out to be deep at its center. Very deep. So deep you could dive into it for hours and perhaps never reach the bottom. Deep enough to manage the size of the tentacled beast you may become. You may gain a deep sense of apathetic curiosity. The waters are vast and the smaller beings you encounter may become nothing more than playthings you seek to learn more about. To move and use as you see fit.

Ferocious, loyal, the important traits of a guard dog. But what are you guarding? Anything your Master wants. Large, furred, two heads or three, as Cerberus, you will do whatever it takes to keep out those judged Unworthy, even if it means forcing them into submission. Those you see as Worthy will find themselves the most obedient servant ready to do anything they ask.

Bitter, angry, vain, and vengeful, all these dark, twisted feelings will erupt inside of you after taking a dip in these shimmering emerald waters. You may know you are better than those around you, yet feel compelled to seek their attention and validation. If you don’t get it, well, maybe you’ll make them give it to you by staring them down until they do anything you want them to. They should be careful, as those snakes growing as your hair do bite.

The changes can be mostly human to completely monstrous and everything in between. No two creatures will look the same, or act the same, although like may recognize like. As long as it is on theme for the monster, it’s good to go. The changes will fade up to a week after you have left the resort, or you can complete Auspicious Acts to cure yourself immediately. The further along you are in your transformation, the more you may need to do to return to your normal self.



Plotting post text here for your ease if you would like to use it:




N A V I G A T I O N



lioness_rampant: (normal_VLD_S1_E4_0083)

[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
dragon spock collecting her for his hoard is hilarious to me. she'd be so ruffled.
casaposa: pixiv @ 6014731 (i know a lot about the law and lawyering)

[personal profile] casaposa 2020-10-04 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
OKAY BUT caesar and laurent are just VERY similar and i NEED this cr. playboy?? bi?? dtf but not to commit?? sketchy past??? conman??? please have mercy on my poor soul and give me this. i don't know if they'll fight or just get along so damn well. i just know. i need it.
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[personal profile] girlcrush 2020-10-04 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
ok so basically we're just really going full force on the venn diagram i'd love cr with everyone and all ok
i laughed real hard with this gif because that's a great way to describe... it... tbh allura is way cooler though, azula is developing a serious complex about how not cool she is

and adora is no longer here so ann can be that void filler for a while... winkywonky... wink
what i'm saying is don't get sick of me because i'm thirsty for your ladies
lioness_rampant: (scrutiny)

[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
negative in what way? I'm totally canon blind here :[a
lioness_rampant: (yes but DID you know)

[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm actually going to be doing a catch-all! so I'll write a starter for us and link you when that's ready
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[personal profile] silky_bearing 2020-10-04 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Some of the characters had creepy dark magic blood experiments done on them and the result (among other things) is pure white hair.
lioness_rampant: (mild embarrassment)

[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
your thirst is very understandable, they are hot ladies okay

I think it'll be interesting to see how stuff between azula and allura plays out, for sure. they're both very strong-willed princesses but allura was raised by like, loving and supportive people so. very different situations.

and that's too bad about adora D: but I could see ann taking catra under her wing without knowing she's her Type lol
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[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
oh no. allura like "blood magic? sounds fake"

idk it'll be interesting either way pff
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[personal profile] frenchkiss 2020-10-04 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeeees, gimme Caesar! I am absolutely down for this. I need to see what happens.
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[personal profile] spacedisaster 2020-10-04 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
You said that as if you didn't enjoy eating his food the first time. He's not that much of a terrible roommate, I promise, he doesn't even snore! but he does put on music constantly and sings/dances along. So get ready to appreciate disco, Caesar.

If he knows him, he will want to keep him/kidnapping him so Caesar stays in a 'safe' place, so yep. Pet some of the cats to relax, kid. :P
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[personal profile] spacedisaster 2020-10-04 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I lost my shit every time I get a new tag form you because of the Profile name. Bless.

Puuurfect. But are you implying that scary and painfully body transformations are not an excellent first 'meet cute'0 experience? News to me.

Yup, I will write one with plenty of options + a wildcard one.
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[personal profile] casaposa 2020-10-04 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
thank you for my life my friend.

are you going to have an open post or do you want me to write a starter for them when the event goes live??
spacedisaster: (Don't worry I've got this)

[personal profile] spacedisaster 2020-10-04 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Yup! Let him touch your fins, Finn. They look really smooth.

PPFFFF...yes, god. I'll look froward to that too.
oomfies: 𝑜𝑜𝓂𝒻𝒾𝑒𝓈 (💕 hold.)

[personal profile] oomfies 2020-10-04 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
i'd rather stick to the platonic fun route a la people-watching near the hot springs!! they can bring some snacks with them from the dining hall and gossip about the ~mothman and ~spooky monsters around the forest if you want?
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[personal profile] hatejakku 2020-10-04 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
He'll sympathize after it's over lol
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[personal profile] frenchkiss 2020-10-04 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I will probably have an open but my schedule is a lil wild right now, so if you feel froggy and want to write them something, I am fine with that.
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Re: le very bad

[personal profile] canceller 2020-10-04 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I know we just started another thread for them but... kraken...
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[personal profile] spacedisaster 2020-10-04 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! Peter will also be rooming with Caesar, but since they can have more than one person...or maybe he's changing rooms, idk. The event is mysterious and unpredictable.

Oh good, poor Oran. I can't guarantee that Peter won't be terrifying because dragon instincts will get to his head but he wont' do it on purpose. And he can still talk, so that might help? A Little? And yes, I am all for playing more than one thread, the more the better honestly.
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[personal profile] silky_bearing 2020-10-04 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
he won't *say* anything but he'll assume there's some heavy trauma in her past and be very conscious of the fact that she might be sick even if she doesn't look it
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Re: le very bad

[personal profile] apodictic 2020-10-04 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
LET'S DO IT if ya want monster sex .... im up for it .... what are ur plans
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[personal profile] apodictic 2020-10-04 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
im down with that!! so Angelo already has an open log, and closer to the event I'll just put down a starter there, but vidar doesn't and I'll put up the open log w/ starters there once it's up!
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Xue Yang | Mo Dao Zu Shi

[personal profile] noneforyou 2020-10-04 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Kim
Contact: PMs or discord

Character: Xue Yang
Canon: Mo Dao Zu Shi
A5 Card: A5 CARD
Permissions: PERMISSIONS
Monster Sex: Strong preference for humanoid rather than full-on monster transformations for sex (tentacles kraken exempt) but otherwise hmu!
Plotting:
Obligatory link to his opt-out post because you know there's something wrong with a character when you look at almost all the monster options and go "ah yes, this suits him very well".

- EVERYTHING am I allowed to say everything?
- A post-Mothman Xue Yang will be very, uh, unstable. Think angry, paranoid, wanting to cling to someone but nearly as likely to stab them instead. TBH this is probably the most unsettled he's been since getting here so if that's the sort of thing you want to play with, I'm down. (Actual stabbing is avoidable if you'd prefer.) Can go full sex or just very prickly cuddles. Or stabbing.
- I am interested in any of the non-transformation hot springs aside from the infatuation one. Especially the sensitivity one (which will almost certainly involve some pain play, be warned) and Horny On Main. Particularly looking for sex for these.
- I figure Xue Yang would try out a few of the different monster springs. I currently have plans for minotaur (mostly extra traits on top of his human form, stalking people who wander off the paths) and tentative plans for kraken (going full giant sushi and sticking to the bath), but I'm up for adding others, or having him be the "victim" of someone else's monster transformation. Up for sex or fighting/violence here, or whatever combo of those.
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[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
sadly he wouldn't be wrong about her having some pretty awful trauma, since her planet was destroyed. however, she is as healthy as a space horse.
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[personal profile] lioness_rampant 2020-10-04 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
she'll also be turning into a dragon at some point, though, so she'll understand.
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[personal profile] clocktowers 2020-10-04 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
oz's dick is unimpressive the required reading was a lie

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