synflux | ( open; ) summer episode part 2?

WHO: Any Outsider is more than welcome!
WHAT: Dating shows... I was bullied.
WHERE: Between Okinawa & Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: Throughout the remainder of July (listen, it's a production)!
WARNINGS: Partial nudity, alcohol, potential suggestive topics, and will update 'em as I see 'em!

Throughout the city of Neo Tokyo and even Okinawa, there will be advertisements posted by the hundreds (and spam mail to your oculars by an equal number), desiring candidates for a show. While the aftermath of vegas and other bleak instances might have led way for people practicing some semblance of moderation— opposite to that, the people also need their entertainment, don't they?

Fortunately, there will be an influx of dating shows looking for people to appear. They are offering a fairly decent amount of money and are even offering luxury experiences for free for participants. In this economy and food shortage??? Okay, the food may be lacking, but they do make up for it in various activities they have planned, where people can kick back, relax, and romance?

While there will be any number of shows looking for interested parties, these are the main shows/premises:

SPEED DATING

As the label suggests. People will be expected to sit down and switch through several partners. In their hands will be a card labeling who they encounter and a place to leave a check mark. They will also be given a list of questions that can be answered.

PARTNER SWAP

People can be on a show and swap partners. This doesn't necessarily need to be romantic, either. Have a friend you want to show up with, cool. The only rules are that the pairs who enter together cannot stay together during the duration of the show.

SINGLES INFERNO

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped on a deserted island with other hot singles? Well, now you no longer have to wonder. They will need to cook and fend for themselves here with minimal activities or distraction— but, isn't that the point? All you need to focus on is each other! (* They will be ferried to an outer island by Okinawa). While on the island, which they label as inferno, it's also a rule that one cannot speak about their age, occupation, or any such personal details. All of this will be reserved for "paradise." To go to paradise, two individuals will need to pick one another, and if they do — they are able to go on to completed various luxury experiences together.

For those who would rather find paradise in inferno together, you can presume there are tents that act as shared dormitory quarters where contestants will stay together.

DATE ME

People are free to use this for just general dates. Maybe, you just want to finesse the system and enjoy a fun all-expense-paid for date in which you get to eat like relative kings and enjoy various experiences. Feel free to use anything in the setting to your desire.

SKINSHIP STARTER

... a show where you get paid the more skinship you do. Don't do anything you wouldn't do in a Wendy's though. (That's not how the saying actually goes).

COMMENTARY PANEL

Every good dating show needs those who simply sit and commentate, right?

* It can be assumed any of this is just open to general CR you want to spend time with, too. This is just supposed to be a silly log for chances for characters to get to know one another! Characters are more than welcome to assume they stumble upon this by accident, think it's just a basic job and can't leave, film or unfilmed (minus the commentary prompt), and whatever else! Feel free to tag freely, threadjack, etc!

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You know... Speed dating. Things like this.

Hm! Well. I'll let you into a little secret, my friend. Come here...

[And a conspiratorial whisper into her ear.]

It's all about intel.

[ she leans in, eyes widening. ]

Intel? For what?

For anything and everything! In my line of business...or rather, in business in general, knowing who you're dealing with is half of the work, right?

That's true. Networking is vital no matter in what line of work you're in. But can you really get to know somebody from the kind of animal they want to be?

Of course.

[He smirks.]

If I told you I thought of myself as a lion, what would you think? Or....on the other hand, what would you think if I said a mouse, instead? How would you think I perceived myself?

[ hmmmm. ]

You'd be like the king of the jungle with the first one, and a crafty little thing with the second.

[ that's true, but... ]

Does that mean you're not into anybody here then?

That!

[A snap of the fingers.]

Is for you to guess. Hehe. Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.

[ well, they are shooting each other questions at rapid speed so she may as well. ]

Well, is there anyone who'd grabbed your attention at the base, at least?

Yes!

[And

there is a pause but it seems like he's going over something in his head for a brief brief moment.]

Miss Makima. Have you seen her? Wow! What a beautiful lady.

Miss Makima? Yeah, we're in the same team.

[ huh....... slots this away for later 👁️ ]

She is very pretty... Her eyes are hypnotizing, in particular. You could get lost in them.

She's very striking, its so true. She really just...looks right through you! Ooh, it gives me the shivers. In a good way!

[And a little tilt of the head.] Anyone YOU have your eyes on, for fun? Besides. Y'know.

[ so he's really into being stared at... she sees now............... ]

Prooooobably not on the top of my head. I shouldn't be thinking of anyone else that way, even if it's for fun.

[ shrug. ]

Try again.

Very true! A good answer. Miss Ishmael is wise and loyal, indeed!

[^_^]

Mm. Let's see. [Pulling out the cards for inspiration.] If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Edited 2024-07-12 00:16 (UTC)

[ thread.................... though limbus mechanics aside. ]

Oh, that easy. Time.

[ after coming from t corp, she'd always want more time in her hands now. ]

[...Huh, he expected an actual object. Or actual supply. That's real philosophical.]

Even like...in the form of immortality?

Not at all. Being unable to die kind of sucks, actually.

[ it has its boons, sure, but getting eviscerated by the worst entities in the City does get tiring in the long run. ]

I mean like... more time to do whatever you wanted to do. Because it's never enough.

[He tilts his head back and forth, a little pensive.]

...That's just how life is, though. How unfair, right? It would be good, though. I think I'd like that, too.

[ see? this guy is all right after all. im crying while she gives him a small smile.

let's see, what else to ask him... ]

What are the most important things you're looking for in a person?

[time to probably ruin that as he says immediately:]

How big their wallet is.

[is he /s or /srs....]

Ah.

So you're a gold digger.

[ damn ]

Edited 2024-07-12 05:55 (UTC)

Huh? Nononono, I'm NOT that! I like a lot of other things, too! C'mon. It's just one of many!

Then what are those other things?

A beautiful face! Gorgeous eyes! A vibrant soul. A generous soul willing to give people money. A fun spirit! A good laugh. A smile to light up the world!

Among. Many things.

You just mentioned money again, though...

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