In a way, especially if you used a mixture of oils and dry skin to experiment with the sensations.
Since I doubt the city is going to stop after a singular try. Do you want to experience it at all? Are in a position that you're willing or allowed to explore such things openly?
[ Huh. Kazu didn't expect this turn when they're complete strangers. It shouldn't seem so odd to him when he offered to help Scott with quota their first conversation, but they'd been chatting for awhile at that point. And on his end it was very much like trying to rip a band aid. He and Val are going to wind up fucking other people, he might as well do so on his own terms.
His reply takes a moment, but Kyle seems nice... ]
[ Nearly three years in this place and Kyle has learned that if the things the city throw at him don't hurt, he'd rather roll with them than have them continue to push him until they do.
Especially when they might mean losing control. Whatever it takes to keep that. ]
I am definitely offering. Feels like the city is playing nice this time. Sensation play can really just be for enjoyment all the way through using it for quota. Whatever you're comfortable with... or need.
I don't know how long you've been here, but not making quota can lead to really awful times for you. At least the lack of control that goes with it feels awful to me.
Yes, I know. I just arrived in the last group, but even without hearing horror stories from people who've been here awhile, the realignment center tour made it very clear.
[ In all honesty, Kazu doesn't have a preference besides 'not Val's apartment' but the second he thinks of it that way he can hear his partner's voice chiding him for acting as if it isn't his home too.
...he's still not going to invite someone over for... this. Even if they used the spare room. It's weird. ]
That sounds fine. I assume you'd have whatever you needed there?
[ Kyle never thinks about the times in his life when he wouldn't just go along with this. When he hadn't been this comfortable with himself and his sexuality and desires. ]
No choking and consider a safe word. I'll want one.
[ Think of a safe word, hm? Kazu tucks his device away and sets off for the Down, thinking the whole trip what he might use. When he arrives at the bar he's still at a loss, and also realizing he didn't ask for a description of Kyle to know who he's meeting. He's the owner, right? Manager, at least..?
Once inside Kazu heads for the bar, signaling to the employee behind it. ]
[ Oh. Hello, there. Why is everyone in this city so attractive? Kazu inclines his head politely as he considers whether or not he wants a drink... normally he wouldn't turn one down, but in this case afterwards might be better. Dulling his senses seems besides the point. ]
[ He offers a bright smile, warm and friendly as he leans in against the bar to consider the other man. ]
I take it you haven't been here long? You seemed a bit surprised by the messages. They've done things like that before. Always annoying though. Like the dating app thing.
Not long at all, no, I arrived with the last orientation group.
[ So it's only been a few weeks and despite Kazu's natural adaptability... this place is still kind of a lot to adjust to. Kyle seems just as nice in person as he was over text, at least. Enough that he's comfortable admitting he has no idea what the other man is referring to. ]
Damn. I hope it's working out for you. It is better for some than their worlds but not everyone.
Not regularly on the device. Every other month the D/s Finder pops up with ads for us all. Some say you can write your own but I've never tried. I figure they'll just twist whatever I say but it's often the worst things. Playing you up as a sluttier than you are, or revealing secrets. Why I don't keep many.
For the most part it's objectively better than my world. That doesn't necessarily make things easier, but since we don't have a choice I am making it work.
[ The sympathy earns a tiny nod of acknowledgement, as Kazu isn't sure how to reply in words. It's not like he could go back if he wanted to, but since Kyle is already looking worried it would probably only make matters worse to shrug it off with the explanation that he's dead anyway. ]
If there's no avoiding it, I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they come up with. Hopefully no one takes them too seriously?
Most are pretty much accepting that it's going to happen and the intent is to make people look bad and not the truth.
I suspect kind of like these latest messages they've sent out. A means of keeping us off guard, and if they're lucky, getting us to get naked. Mostly these seems to be working though.
[ ...whelp. This sure is the uncertain expression of a guy who hasn't actually done much past the basics before. He shakes his head, a bit sheepishly. ]
No. I guess warm?
[ That's the only thing on the list he has any experience with, and even then it's a stretch. ]
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Since I doubt the city is going to stop after a singular try. Do you want to experience it at all? Are in a position that you're willing or allowed to explore such things openly?
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His reply takes a moment, but Kyle seems nice... ]
I am. Are you offering?
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Especially when they might mean losing control. Whatever it takes to keep that. ]
I am definitely offering. Feels like the city is playing nice this time. Sensation play can really just be for enjoyment all the way through using it for quota. Whatever you're comfortable with... or need.
I don't know how long you've been here, but not making quota can lead to really awful times for you. At least the lack of control that goes with it feels awful to me.
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Okay.
Where should I meet you?
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I run a bar that has upstairs rooms for privacy, if you'd be comfortable with that. It's in the Down as well.
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...he's still not going to invite someone over for... this. Even if they used the spare room. It's weird. ]
That sounds fine. I assume you'd have whatever you needed there?
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I will have it all by the time you get there. I'll be waiting at the bar.
Anything you particular don't like or that is upsetting for you?
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Not that I know of, but if you hit on something I'll certainly make you aware. See you soon.[ Then something occurs to him. ]
I thought of one thing.
No choking.
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No choking and consider a safe word. I'll want one.
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[ Think of a safe word, hm? Kazu tucks his device away and sets off for the Down, thinking the whole trip what he might use. When he arrives at the bar he's still at a loss, and also realizing he didn't ask for a description of Kyle to know who he's meeting. He's the owner, right? Manager, at least..?
Once inside Kazu heads for the bar, signaling to the employee behind it. ]
Is Mr Valenti in?
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I'm Mr Valenti, but please. Kyle. Can I get you something first?
[ He smiles, friendly and open as he considers the other for a moment.]
Promise anything we have is as safe as we can make it. The city can still interfere but otherwise it's not tainted.
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Kyle. Ah, I think I'm alright for now, thank you.
[ Someone's a bit nervous... ]
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I take it you haven't been here long? You seemed a bit surprised by the messages. They've done things like that before. Always annoying though. Like the dating app thing.
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[ So it's only been a few weeks and despite Kazu's natural adaptability... this place is still kind of a lot to adjust to. Kyle seems just as nice in person as he was over text, at least. Enough that he's comfortable admitting he has no idea what the other man is referring to. ]
What dating app thing? Is it on the device?
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Damn. I hope it's working out for you. It is better for some than their worlds but not everyone.
Not regularly on the device. Every other month the D/s Finder pops up with ads for us all. Some say you can write your own but I've never tried. I figure they'll just twist whatever I say but it's often the worst things. Playing you up as a sluttier than you are, or revealing secrets. Why I don't keep many.
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[ ...ads? What the--? ]
For what purpose? I don't need a dating profile.
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That's the best attitude, though I'm sorry about your world.
Yeah well, they think we do. It's mostly about embarrassing us and seeing how we react it feels like.
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If there's no avoiding it, I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they come up with. Hopefully no one takes them too seriously?
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I suspect kind of like these latest messages they've sent out. A means of keeping us off guard, and if they're lucky, getting us to get naked. Mostly these seems to be working though.
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[ He shrugs. ]
I suspect it mostly works with you because you're personable.
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[ He says it with a hint of sadness, making a bit of a face at that and hating how things would go.
He chuckles at that. ]
I'm glad to hear that. I admit, I'm curious if they chose something you're truly interested in or just wanted to ensure they got my attention.
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[ At least he doesn't think he's under the influence of anything..? He wasn't threatened. :|aaa He would know if they were drugging him right? ]
Probably the latter, I'm obviously interested now but I'd never really heard the term before.
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[ It's one thing he's used to gauge just how things are going for him.
Kyle leans forward, elbows on the bar and consider the other for a moment. ]
So, what kind of things do you like? In general. Warm temperatures? Cooler? Ever toyed with pain play? Spanking or anything like that?
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No. I guess warm?
[ That's the only thing on the list he has any experience with, and even then it's a stretch. ]
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Okay. Ever played with wax? Or tried using things like spanking for the heat of it and not hard for pain?
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