Week 4

[bathymetric]

Good morning, New Rapture. A new day is dawning.

Sunday arrives ahead of schedule again, bringing with it the creeping dread that this is just how this is going to go. Welcome to the murdergame cycle.

At least there's another section of the city available to you! This one even has some things to do without you having to make your own fun. Which also means there's more to find about this place.

There's still over 20 of you alive... maybe that's something to celebrate? It could be worse! But... at least one of you is an attempted killer, apparently. Either way, better keep talking if you want regains!



SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY

[ ooc: Welcome to the fourth week of Unknown Seas Round 3! Please make sure to mark any investigation toplevels accordingly, post your ac, and you can reach either Mayor Fontaine or Eleanor for conversations! ]

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[hotpaprika]

[He freezes. He thought Dandy was checking up on him, why was he doing this? Didn't he have a partner now that needed him more? Every moment in here was precious, after all.

A bitter part of him wonders if this is some sort of taunt, that he was delighting in giving him a hint of what the warmth he wanted. All the while laughing under his breath at what a freak he is.

This was why he had to keep his emotions out of this.

He exhales, clearly not sounding excited by this idea.]

I... suppose if that's what you want.

[bootyhunter]

Sure is!

[Dandy is too simple to overcomplicate things, so all he's got playing in his mind is this song on repeat. He has no idea that Jonathan is playing 3D respectability chess in his not-so-quaint Victorian headspace.]

Since we're headin' to the library, I'm glad I've got a study buddy.

If the books haven't got [boobies boobies boobies] big pictures of pretty girls, I don't want anything to do with 'em.

[Like at all? Look at him does he look like reads? Not just books, but like, the directions on a box.]

[hotpaprika]

[For once, he doesn't react at the idea of Dandy getting horny at women. At first, he wanted anything to have Dandy forget the conversation, but now he was getting frustrated. Was he trying to let his guard down? Hoping that what Jonathan said was a bad dream? Was he hoping he would say something first? He hated this so much.

He wondered, briefly, if he could say he needs to use the shower after the spa and spend a few hours in there until he gets bored, but he didn't want the risk of Dandy seeing him naked after that conversation.]

I... cannot say I have seen such books.

nsfw v nsfw

[bootyhunter]

Of course you haven't, Jonny!

[And, of course, being an oblivious moron, he warm-heartedly whaps the other on the back bc he has no brain!!!]

If you did, you'd be a changed man!

They've got all sortsa flavors, for just about anybody, anywhere! In the galaxy, that is. So it's not just sexy girls! You've got your sexy reptile people, sexy rocks, and uh! Ohhhh yeah.

[Here, he winks at Jonathan encouragingly, whispering into a cupped hand.]

Sexy sal-men too!

[*Spoken to sound like salmon! He definitely means human men, though, lmfao!]

You can take a peek at whatever you like. I'd say free of charge, but most of them'll cost ya a couple o' Woolongs.

[hotpaprika]

[He flinches at the back slap, but it's what comes after that really hurts. He was really suggesting that he should get over his crush via prostitute? That his affection boiled down to simple lust and that he could get what he wanted by having sex with someone he never met?

He finally looks back at Dandy, looking enraged and offended.]

How dare you! You think I am that depraved that I would perform such actions? I know I have thoroughly ruined our friendship and you see me as no more but a lust driven freak, but you don't dare get to say such things about me! I had no intention of doing such things with you, not when I have been remaining chaste for Mina even though I will never see her again!

1/2

[bootyhunter]

[just this face bc, jonathan, that was so much in so little time

but(t) also reads as an excerpt from dracula so go figure]

nsfw again!!!!

[bootyhunter]

'Kay, "depraved?" Nuh-uh. "Deprived?!" Maybe!

Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Now, lust-

[Oh no. Oh no, Jonathan?! The fuck have you done, you've gotten him started!]

Is nothin' to be ass-[i'm sorry i'm sorry i'm truly sorry for having written so many tags of this variety 4give me]-shamed of. It rhymes with some of the most important stuff life's got to offer us, man!

[Dandy holds up... What is...

Three fingers. Fuck. He means two.]

Trust... And giant, jiggly busts, baby! If anyone's a big ol' freak in this duo, it's me! Dandy.

So there's no way that could make you any less important to me. If anythin'? We're one and the same. Cut from the same scrap of racy cloth.

cw victorian homophobic society

[hotpaprika]

It's a sin, Dandy! [He cries out, burying his face in his hands.] And dear Lord, if anyone back home were to find out that I'm attracted to men, I would be sent to the asylum without question! I... I do not know if I could even go home if the word ever got out...!

does this make sense

[bootyhunter]

[At that, he's not sure what more to say. Dandy can't change Jonathan's circumstances.]

Well, word don't gotta get out then.

Back home, or whatever.

But here, nobody seems to give a shit.

So why not play the field while you've got the chance? Sling some balls around while you can!

it does!

[hotpaprika]

I... suppose it doesn't, and I know I am not alone here. But I fear I have no more balls to swing, with Obi dead and you...

[He exhales, sinking into the water a little. Not... realizing the implication of what he said.]

[bootyhunter]

[HERE HE IS JUST GONNA COUGH LOUDLY-]

Uh...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Jonny... Wonny... Baby?

[pls note that btwn each "..." there is some very questionable dandy-eque finger waggling jfc-]

But have you ever actually... Swung any?

[He's just gonna mimic a backhanded THWAPping motion with his hands SMH!!!!]

God save them

[hotpaprika]

[He perks back up a little, glancing at Dandy in confusion.]

Have I... Ever hit anyone?

[bootyhunter]

[SAID W/RAISED EYEBROWS AND REPEATED BLINKING:]

You mean hit on?

I think you mean hit on.

[hotpaprika]

Oh, i was just uncertain what you meant by...

[He mimics the swinging motion Dandy just made.]

But regardless, I'm unsure who I would even turn to. I certainly would not even fancy going after a woman, I love Mina too much for that, and my attempts with men have all lead to disaster.

[... No offense.]

[bootyhunter]

But there haven't been all that many, right?

[He tips his chin upwards, as if trying to ruminate himself.]

I think this is a classic case of why a good, personal, and frankly late night game of show n' tell with your boo to be, let's say BooBie for short-

[CHRIST...]

Is a hell of a good idea! You said you two wanted to yuck up your own hoarde of brats!

[hotpaprika]

What...?

[He tries to pic up context clues and his face

Absolutely flushes.]

W-what? Dandy we would never do such a thing! I would never taint Mina's eyes... I would seem so unfaithful...

[Let him die please.]

[bootyhunter]

Help me out a sec, will ya?

How. Is canoodlin' with your own wife cheatin'?

You're gonna get married anyway! Do a practice run and then save the big finish for your weddin' night. It'll be more fun that way, baby!

[hotpaprika]

You are not supposed to do that! I cannot deflower my Mina before marriage! It... it would simply not be improper.

[Jonathan covers his face in his hands again, looking embarrassed.]

[bootyhunter]

Okay, fine! But at least tell me you Jimmy your own personal Jon once a day, man.

Otherwise I'm pretty sure you'd burst into flames for realsies!

Do you ever think maybe that's why you catch feelings for anyone who's willin' to do so much as lend ya an ear?

[hotpaprika]

... What on Earth are you talking about?! And don't you dare mock my feelings. I swear, it feels like you are doing this to taunt me for my mistake! I did not know you were taken! Do you know how badly I wished I could take back that conversation?

[bootyhunter]

I'm not mockin' 'em, I'm just makin' a observation.

Look, it's okay to wanna be close to people.

I'm the same damn way! How do you think that happened, exactly? Tell me. I'd just love to hear your thoughts.

[There's a touch of sarcasm there.]

If it's any consolation, he kissed me first.

[hotpaprika]

"He"...

[He pauses on that, almost questioning.

However, he sighs as he picks up the sarcasm.]

I... I just wish I could take back what I said. I feel like I've ruined so much. I miss being able to look at you without feeling this pain in my stomach, and feeling like the most selfish person there is.

[bootyhunter]

Yeah, he. Don't ask me why I've suddenly caught the dude-bitin'-tude, baby! Then again, my last girl was from the fourth dimension.

[Meaning she was a fucking box.]

So, I guess I'm... Even more open minded than I originally thought.

Look, when I fall in love, I fall hard! I don't fight it.

[oops]

Look Jonny, there's no way you're the most selfish jerk there ever was, is, and/or will be! You're a grown man cryin' his eyes out, ch'yeah! But have ya killed anybody yet?

No!

[oh look who has Pointed Feelings about murder lmfao]

[hotpaprika]

It's hard to not try to fight it when the other doesn't...

[He cuts himself short. No, he shouldn't complete that thought.]

I... I suppose, but I wish I did not feel so strongly about everything. I have been feeling so lonely, and I feel so envious that others can experience happiness that I cannot.

I cried when Zinda told me she was dating Nandor, Dandy.

[bootyhunter]

Hell, if it was a couple o' weeks ago? I would've been right there with ya, man.

[Crying, he means.

DANDY!!!! THAT'S NOT HELPFUL-]

You should really try a feel-good, no-strings attached hookup. Just for the vibey-vibes.

How old is the fishy kid?

[IN HIS DEFENSE, HE DOESN'T KNOW]