PotM November

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Fall has arrived, and we Dutch people even welcomed Winter-time by changing our clock time one hour back to get more daylight during the day (we changed the clock from 3.00 --> 2.00, and in Summer we put the time back from 2.00 --> 3.00 again). Ofcourse it's the time to cuddle up, near the fire time (that we do not have, hehe) and read books POSTS!!!!

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[Strangemund]

Nomination Player: Kaigen Game: Die Fabulous System: Thirsty Sword Lesbian DM: Strangemund (me!) Post Link: here Context: We're in the after-math of a showdown that happened between the PCs and loan shark antagonist, Sally Slither, who attempted to burn down their friend Harleen's bar. They saved the day but not without a few cuts and bruises, and emotional scars. Anais, the ever upbeat country gal, takes time to tend to each of her friends, both PC and NPC alike, and then gives herself a quiet moment to process the revelation that the mysterious woman she came to the city to find-- perhaps even court-- is not only here, but she's sad. Seen in a photograph that was kept on Sally Slither's person. And that thought alone leads Anais to make a prayer in the rain. The Reasoning: It is beautiful, ya'll. Kaigen (known stealth PotM nominator) really hit all the buttons for me in terms of a fantastic post. It is heartfelt. It connects with the other PCs and NPCs. And it circles back to just a gorgeous scene of her reconnecting with a story reveal I gave Kaigen several posts ago-- it is, without a doubt, magical. Honestly, that image of her standing in the rain, wishing comfort for someone else is just-- it is exactly what I wanted to experience in a Thirsty Sword Lesbian game. Bonus: I also still cannot get over Kaigen's choice of pic for Anais. I really just want more people to see their genius. The Post:   Anais the Nature Witch Anais had been thinking that after everything that had just happened—the close calls, the injuries, the emotional wringer folks had been put through—that a rain check on Darla and Aurellia's contest might be called for. Maybe they could just cuddle up a bit tonight and see where the morning took them. But the way Darla looked at her after that kiss. Mercy me. It sent heat pooling at the bottom of her gut. If Darla had shoved her down right there, Anais would have enthusiastically welcomed it. They did have a bit of an audience, though, and while Bee and Chip didn't seem to mind, let alone Harleen, that would not necessarily hold true for any random passersby. So Anais reluctantly disentangled herself from the halfling, leaving the warm print of her hand against her back and a dark-eyed look in the eyes as a deposit for later. Then she met Harleen's impish grin with one of her own and a waggle of the eyebrows. "There's a lotta that goin' around, hey? And Honeysuckle, if you do a burlesque night, you'd best sign me up." Her smile softened. "Some mint, a bit of sage to clear out the Sally Smoke, and you'll be back in business." Anais used Shi's hand to steady her as she stood up, her legs a little weak from supporting Darla and also from Darla in general. She then used the grip to pull Shi into a tight hug. "You're my hero, you know that?" she murmured in Shi's ear. "Could'na done this without you most of all." Releasing the hug, she rested her hands on each of Shi's shoulders and looked her in the eyes. Robin took advantage of the opening to twine himself around Shi's ankles and let his fluffy tail brush against her. "I know that, even if no one else does, an' I hope you know it, too." Then, knowing that Shi could only swallow so much love and support in one gulp, she cracked a smile and let her hands drop. "Now you gwon in and leave this fool here in the rain. I gotta thank them what's let me help Darla." Stepping out into the rain, Anais turned her face up and closed her eyes, letting it kiss her face all over. She heard Aurellia hesitate on the threshold and said, "Don' you worry about me, Aurey Apricot. I'll jus' be a minute, and then you can help me warm back up." She turned her head towards her and winked. "Dealer's choice." When she was definitely alone, save for Robin, Anais let her shawl drop to the ground and spread her arms to welcome the rain into her embrace. It lavished her with attention, plastering her clothes to her body. "This is my thanks for healin' Darla. Have what you'd like." Rivulets of water caressed her body, tracing her curves on their way to the ground. Anais chuckled in the back of her throat. "Thanks, yer sweet." Anais reached down the front of her top and pulled out the photo she'd liberated from Sally, a fleeting smile crossing her face as her fingers brushed over Darla's key. Wiping the moisture from the photo, Anais studied it again in the neon glow. There she was, standing on a prismatic balcony, tears on her face. "If I c'n ask another favor," she said to the rain. "Take some comfort to her, wherever she is. Somebody out there is thinkin' on her." She hummed a little song in the back of her throat before picking her shawl back up and tucking the photo into one of its pockets. "...like I could've walked on the sea, if you'd just noticed me, waiting in the rain..." Anais walked back into Harleen's, soaking wet and dripping, a broad smile on her face. Normally she'd feel a little bit bad about tracking in so much water, but they had to clean up anyway, so really it was like she was already helping. Seeing that Aurellia was having a little talk with Shi, Anais sauntered over to the bar, hips swaying, and perched herself on a bar stool near Harleen. "Now then, Honeysuckle, we've both gotten some sweetness tonight—I won' deny it and you shouldn' try—so pour me somethin' to loosen the lips and let's gossip like we don' have better things to be doin'."

[Alemar]

Nomination Nominee: Alemar Game: Otherworlders: The Terrans Link: https://www.rpgcrossing.com/showthre...99#post9788599 DM: Rylus Context: Trevor was picked up from the real world, and tossed head over heels into the magical realm of Chroma. Chroma is similar to a MMORPG, where life seems to follow a completely different set of rules than what the Player's are used to. Trevor has travelled with a few other newcomers to the Adventurer's Guild, and through his various actions during the previous day has caught the attention of a powerful being named Hulm. Tumbling through an everchanging mindscape, Trevor come face to face with a life he could very well have, provided he signs the Warlock's End User Licensing Agreement (It's an MMO game after all) Reason: I found it quite fun to write, and feel the imagery is both clever, fun, and powerful for other readers to enjoy.

[Dworin]

Nomination Nominee: Squirmonkey Game: Eagle Eyes Link: here GM: Dworin Context: Levian (PC) is a spy master with many street contacts. Squirmonkey had introduced Ignaea (NPC), a street musician, in an earlier post and she was revisited in this scene. She seemed impatient with Levian for promising to connect her to a teacher but never delivering. Reason: In this short post, Squirmonkey masterfully shows how to manipulate a person into submission by first breaking her down and then giving a (cheap) promise. This transformed a plain 'the spy didn't see anything' scene into an impressive reveal of character, bringing Levian's character aspect (cold-hearted bastard) into focus.