[TOY] Plaything

[Pichi2214]

okay this is definitely a gay panic moment, i dont know if ducks make embarrassed noises but i imagine polka Definitely ends up doing weird little rubber ducky squeaks as willow reveals that and just burst out yes yes yes! while blushing


also once the initial emotional rush is over reassure her that she doesn't ever need to apologize for rambling, you really do enjoy her company and listening to her thoughts and you want to figure this out with her/try this out with her

[ThreadLurkingComorant]

Yes
Si
Да.

[King-Clod]

Yep, uh, yep, and
ᵒʰ ᵍᵉᵉ
yeah!

Thought to self... Was our dream prophetic again? We were on a...pirate adventure with Willow last night. And tonight, apparently we'll be on a different sort of...

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[skinstealer]

You can barely believe this is real right now. Willow is legitimately inviting you to…oh god. Oh gosh, oh god, you are having a true and honest to god moment of gay panic, your face covered in red and pink paint.

You try to reply, but all you can get out is a line of squeaks, getting a laugh out of your date.

WILLOW: Oh no…
WILLOW: Did I fluster you too much? Are you okay?
POLKA DOT: YES
POLKA DOT: YEAH
POLKA DOT: IM GOOD
WILLOW: You sure?
 

You nod furiously, getting another cheerful beep in return.

POLKA DOT: I…yes! Yes, and yes.
POLKA DOT: Yes to all of it.
POLKA DOT: I really, really want that.
POLKA DOT: I like you a lot, and the idea of figuring this stuff out with you…
POLKA DOT: That sounds perfect.
POLKA DOT: I’m honestly relieved, because, uh…
POLKA DOT: I’m trying to figure this shit out on my own, and it’s a lot to take in.
POLKA DOT: Getting to do that with somebody I like…like, a lot, even if it’s only been a few days, sounds great.
POLKA DOT: So yes. Triple yes.
 

Before you can react, Willow’s got you in a hug, which you gladly return. She’s not particularly warm temperature wise, but the hug itself is warm like the handholding just moments earlier, in a super emotional way that you can’t quite place.

WILLOW: I’m so happy to hear it…
POLKA DOT: Oh. One more thing.
WILLOW: Hm? Is everything okay?
 

She pulls back just enough for the two of you to make eye contact.

POLKA DOT: You don’t gotta apologize for rambling, yknow.
POLKA DOT: Like, ever.
POLKA DOT: I want to hear what you have to say.
POLKA DOT: I wanna get to know you.
POLKA DOT: It’s never gonna bother me.
WILLOW: If you’re sure…
POLKA DOT: I promise.
WILLOW: Okay…thank you.
WILLOW: I don’t get the chance to go off much, so when I do, it can be a bit much for people…
POLKA DOT: Not for me.

Willow doesn’t let you go as she leans over onto your shoulder, humming a soft string of beeps.

WILLOW: It’s your turn for more questions then, if you want.
WILLOW: I’ll ramble as much as you want.

[King-Clod]

Alright then... if you could go anywhere out of this town safely, to really see the sights, where would you go?

[Ignispark]

pull a fast one and ask what the best next question is.

[sarcovyn]

just to be careful - so, we've been getting used to the touches all night, obviously we're fine with the hand-holding, we're probably gonna keep this going all the way to your room. is there anywhere that's off-limits?

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: Okay, uh…this one’s cheating.
WILLOW: Okay?
POLKA DOT: What’s the next best question.
WILLOW: Hehe…um…hm.
WILLOW: Maybe…ask me what I find cute about you.
WILLOW: I’d like to ramble about that.
POLKA DOT: …do I get to ask that for free?
WILLOW: Yes, silly.
POLKA DOT: What do you find cute about me, then?
WILLOW: Hmm…

Willow pretends to take a long time to think it over, still warm in your arms.

WILLOW: I like your shape a lot…
WILLOW: Curves are always something I’ve been drawn to, and you have a nice pear shape…
WILLOW: Ending in that tail! It’s so cute…
WILLOW: Seeing you wiggle it is just. It gets me.
WILLOW: …I kinda want to touch it.
 

You raise a brow, giving her a look.

POLKA DOT: Just kinda?
WILLOW: Okay, okay, a lot.
WILLOW: Rubber is also just, a really nice texture…hugging you has give, and I like that.
POLKA DOT: Just don’t do it too hard, or I’ll squeak.
WILLOW: …
WILLOW: What if I want to make you squeak.
POLKA DOT: I mean…
POLKA DOT: Yknow what?
POLKA DOT: Go for it.
 

Without hesitating for a moment, she dives in for a tight hug, compressing you and filling you with more of that tingling, hot feeling.

…are you into being squished?

 

When she lets you go, you let out a huge squeak, getting some looks from the people nearby and sending the two of you into a massive giggle fit.

WILLOW: Okay, I love that.
POLKA DOT: I did too, actually…
POLKA DOT: Something about it just feels…
POLKA DOT: Exhilarating.
WILLOW: More of that later, then. For sure.
WILLOW: Aside from all that…I think your eyes are really nice.
WILLOW: I like the dark eyelids…and with the liner you put on, you’re really selling it.
 

Fuck yes! You knew that was a good idea!

WILLOW: And then, god, your fashion sense…
WILLOW: You know I’m all about the lace, too.
WILLOW: I just want to dress you up…
WILLOW: Is that we-
POLKA DOT: Hey. No feeling bad about rambling!
POLKA DOT: …also I’d be down for that.
WILLOW: Hehe…we’ll make it a date, then.

POLKA DOT: Here’s one that’s less charged, I guess…
POLKA DOT: Gotta give you a breather-
WILLOW: Oh, I don’t need breathers. I can keep going.
POLKA DOT: Still! I wanna know other stuff too.
POLKA DOT: Like…if you could get outta here, out of this city and really see the sights out there, where would you go?
WILLOW: Oh! I actually have an answer to that, but it’s kind of silly.
WILLOW: There’s a settlement not too far from here that’s mainly full of spooky variant toys like me…
WILLOW: I want to see it, at least once. I want to see if people have the same feelings as me…
WILLOW: ….
WILLOW: I hear it’s kind of dangerous, though. I have a weapon for whenever I go out, but I don’t want to go alone.
WILLOW: Even a relatively short journey to another settlement can still take days, and there’s…things out there.
POLKA DOT: Like…other toys?
WILLOW: No! Like! Monsters!
WILLOW: Beasts!
WILLOW: …admittedly, I think it’d be cool to see one, but I don’t think I’m that good at fighting to take one on, let alone multiple.
WILLOW: Maybe someday, though….

You know you don’t have plans to leave the city any time soon…but maybe…

POLKA DOT: Maybe when I’m more acquainted with stuff, we can go on a little adventure.
WILLOW: Oh, I’d love that…
WILLOW: But we’d need at least one other person to be safe, and I definitely wouldn’t want to stay. As much as I hate this city, I can’t leave Laurie’s behind.
WILLOW: How’s that for a breather?
POLKA DOT: Perfect, considering future plans…
WILLOW: Yeah! It’s fun to plan!

POLKA DOT: Hmm…last question of the round.
POLKA DOT: This one’s kind of spicy again, but just to be careful…
POLKA DOT: We’re going to be doing, like, a lot of touching stuff tonight, right?
WILLOW: As long as you’re good with it, I’d like that…
 

She leans up against you again, nuzzling against your chest. Every place she makes contact with your bare skin feels like it’s lighting up, and you can tell you’re blushing all over again.

POLKA DOT: I’m down for it, and obviously handholding is good…
POLKA DOT: And I’m guessing we’re probably gonna keep this going all the way back to your room.
WILLOW: I’d really like that too…we do have to be careful not to be too handsy outside of private spaces, but I wouldn’t mind being close on the way out.
WILLOW: And when we get there…
WILLOW: Well, I think we’ve got a lot to try.
WILLOW: So much, in fact…
WILLOW: That I’m basing my next questions around it.
WILLOW: 1, what are you nervous about?
WILLOW: 2, what are you excited for?
WILLOW: 3, what’s something weird you’d want to try, if anything?

[ThreadLurkingComorant]

1) Honestly? I'm not sure right now. This is really nice.
2) You, obviously.
3) Depends, how weird are we talking?

[King-Clod]

1. Finding out what makes me tick. And it being, like, something stupid.
2. Finding out what makes you tick.
3. Hmm... do you have any rope?

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: Honestly…not sure what I’m worried about.
POLKA DOT: I’m having a good time right now. This is…really nice.
POLKA DOT: But…I guess if I had to pick something…
POLKA DOT: I guess I am a bit worried about all this.
POLKA DOT: …Finding out what I like is kinda scary.
POLKA DOT: Like, what if it’s something stupid?
WILLOW: I can guarantee you, unless it’s something like. Morally abhorrent, which I don’t think it would be, I’m not gonna judge you.
WILLOW: We both literally got a rush out of you giving me a little snack. A piece of candy!
WILLOW: You could be into something like being buried in sand or dressing up as a vampire and I’d be down to at the very least hear about it.
WILLOW: Even if it’s not something I’m into, talking is fun.
WILLOW: I don’t have a lot of triggers with that kind of thing, at least not as far as I know…
WILLOW: …
WILLOW: Okay, maybe the nudity thing a little. But I want to get better about that.
WILLOW: The point is…
WILLOW: I want to help you figure stuff out. If it’s silly, that’s fine.
WILLOW: And you can help me figure stuff out too.
POLKA DOT: Yeah…I’d really like that.

POLKA DOT: For stuff I’m excited about, it’s gotta be you. All of this, but especially you.
WILLOW: Awww…
POLKA DOT: I wanna find out what makes you tick.
POLKA DOT: Figuring that out would be really nice…
WILLOW: We’re in this together, you know?
WILLOW: And…it’s exciting for me to know you’re excited about that.
WILLOW: I kind of have a lot I’ve wanted to experiment with, but I figured I’d want someone I feel really comfortable with to try things.
WILLOW: And well…even though we just met, I feel really drawn to you.
WILLOW: Like, really drawn.
WILLOW: I want to figure out what that means for me, and while I’m not usually impulsive or anything, I think this is something I want to chase.
POLKA DOT: You wanna chase me?
WILLOW: Until I can’t.
 

You can’t help but squeeze her a bit at that, emotion welling up in your chest. Something about it feels…not familiar, but wanted, something you’ve needed for a long time…

Even if it’s only been a few days since showing up in this world, something about this moment tells you that before you came here, things had been bad. You knew that much from the horrible hell dreams and whatever makes you crave violence against your better instincts, but something about this, this moment…

Whatever this is, it’d been taken from you for god knows how long.

WILLOW: …are you okay, Ribbon?
 

You pull away and she startles, reaching up to wipe tiny pricks of tear-paint away from the corners of your eyes.

POLKA DOT: S-shit, my liner-
WILLOW: Shh….it’s okay.
 

The virtual pet reaches over for a messenger bag tucked behind her, pulling out a piece of cloth and very gingerly wiping your makeup clean.

WILLOW: You look just as good without it.
WILLOW: …did I bring something up?
POLKA DOT: Yeah, but…not a bad thing.
POLKA DOT: Something to do with before, I guess.
POLKA DOT: …can we handle that later?
WILLOW: Whatever you want to do.
WILLOW: Do you want to be held, or is that a no?
POLKA DOT: No, I’d like that. Please.
WILLOW: Here.
 

She gestures for you to sit in her lap, at which you hesitate.

POLKA DOT: …I may be too big for that. Like, size.
WILLOW: I can take it.
WILLOW: You’re hollow, and I’m tough plastic.
POLKA DOT: If you’re sure.
 

She gives her legs a pat for good measure, and you shuffle over. You’re absolutely more bottom heavy than she is by a long stretch, and you have to rest your back against the arm of the couch, but you can’t say you mind too much. Having one of Willow’s arms around your shoulders and the other draped on your legs feels nice…

WILLOW: See?
POLKA DOT: I barely fit.
WILLOW: You fit!
WILLOW: And you barely weigh anything. I’m pretty sure I’m heavier than you.
POLKA DOT: I mean, you’ve got all that, like…electronics…stuff.
WILLOW: Mhm.
WILLOW: And a heavy chain tail, too.
 

You almost jump as the chain raises on its own, wiggling around.

POLKA DOT: I didn’t know you could control that!
WILLOW: Of course I can, it’s part of me!
POLKA DOT: It…always dragged on the ground!
WILLOW: Well, it’s heavy, like I said.
WILLOW: Takes more exertion…so most vpets just let it drag, or get it clipped.
POLKA DOT: Doesn’t that hurt?
WILLOW: So I’ve heard, so…I’m keeping mine.
WILLOW: I think it’s cute, even if I have to carry it or keep it tucked up when I go outside.
WILLOW: It gets so gross in the slush…
POLKA DOT: …can I carry it for you?
WILLOW: Yes, please.

POLKA DOT: Okay, so…weird stuff. That I want to try.
WILLOW: Mhm.
POLKA DOT: How weird are we talking?
WILLOW: Well…hm.
WILLOW: I guess the first step to considering “weird” is to look at what you have to work with.
WILLOW: You’re new, so I’m guessing you don’t have any, like…mods.
POLKA DOT: Not a one.
WILLOW: But I did, um, do a little research on rubber ducks, just to know like-
WILLOW: N-not to be weird! But to know more about your deal.
WILLOW: And I guess I did get a few ideas…
POLKA DOT: Oh? Like what?
WILLOW: Well, you’ve got, like…
WILLOW: Well…
WILLOW: Um…
 

Her little pixel character hides its face again.

WILLOW: A hole…
POLKA DOT: I have a WHAT
WILLOW: Don’t worry! It’s just!
WILLOW: To help you float!!
WILLOW: Did you not realize this??
POLKA DOT: Where is it?!
WILLOW: Um! It’s! You know!
POLKA DOT: I don’t!! That’s why I’m asking!
WILLOW: Oh god, I’m so bad with this-
POLKA DOT: Wait.
POLKA DOT: Is it.
POLKA DOT: My ass.
WILLOW: …around there, yes.
POLKA DOT: Can you see it-
WILLOW: No! No, I wouldn’t be able to unless you bent over!
WILLOW: I am not staring at it!
POLKA DOT: Okay, okay, but…
POLKA DOT: …what about the hole. In relation to uh. This.
WILLOW: Well! It’s just something that you can work with!
WILLOW: I don’t know if it’s, like, sensitive or anything…
WILLOW: But there’s stuff to work with there! I guess!
 

You take a deep breath, trying to calm down after the initial hole panic.

POLKA DOT: We can figure out the hole situation, then.
POLKA DOT: Jeez, scared me…
WILLOW: Are you okay?
POLKA DOT: Yeah, yeah I’m good, just…
 

You make a silly face of horror and she laughs, giving your cheek a nuzzle.

WILLOW: I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you…
POLKA DOT: Initial shock’s over. I can deal with a hole.
WILLOW: Okay, so…stuff like that is something we can work with. If we can’t come up with something, we can always…I dunno, look something up online.
WILLOW: I’m game for almost anything.
POLKA DOT: Hmm…what about…
 

You think back to your pamphlet, going over options in your head.

POLKA DOT: Do you have any rope?
WILLOW: Hm? For like, bondage?
POLKA DOT: Yeah…I kind of enjoyed, uh…getting squished earlier.
WILLOW: Ohhh. Hm.
WILLOW: I don’t have any, but I could probably work with some fabric scraps.
WILLOW: With enough intent, it should be enough to squish you good.
WILLOW: …we’re gonna wake up the neighbors, though.
 

That sends both of you into conniptions all over again, and you feel way more at ease now.

WILLOW: So…one last round, you think?
WILLOW: It’s your turn to ask.

[ThreadLurkingComorant]

1) Favorite thing about me?
2) What's a weird thing you want?
3) What next?

[King-Clod]

1. So you looked up a book about ducks? (That's a relief, I got a book on virtual pets but didn't read it much beyond the fashion section because I didn't know if that'd be, weird, or not.) Didja find out anything else interesting?
2. In general, a less flirty question, what sorts of books do you like to read? Or you more of a mystery, fantasy, or a horror sort of gal? Or something else?
3. Are you ticklish?

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: So…you looked up a book on rubber ducks?
WILLOW: S-sorry! If that’s weird!
WILLOW: I just…wanted to know more, considering I’d never met one before.
POLKA DOT: No, that’s a relief! I got a book on virtual pets, haha..
 

Willow giggles at that, making a low beep of relief after.

WILLOW: Oh, thank god…
WILLOW: I didn’t look too deep-
POLKA DOT: Neither did I, just the fashion section.
WILLOW: I read about…how do I put it.
WILLOW: I did look up the anatomy section, admittedly, but that was more just…wanting to know what would be safe and what wouldn’t.
WILLOW: I didn’t know if your model of toy would come with any sort of weaknesses like mine does.
POLKA DOT: …does it?
WILLOW: Well, you’re hollow.
WILLOW: That could be either a weakness or a strength, depending on the situation.
WILLOW: For example, it lets you float really easily and safely- but you can’t go below the water when swimming without making yourself full of water and sink, either.
WILLOW: Very situational stuff, for rubber ducks…
WILLOW: But…that’s the kind of thing I want to learn.
WILLOW: I mean! I want to learn everything I can! But knowing how to keep the people I’m around safe is pretty important in a city like this. You know?
POLKA DOT: I get you…thanks, Willow.
WILLOW: I’d be more than happy to sit down and swap book info at some point- maybe we’ll learn something about ourselves, too!

POLKA DOT: Okay, hm…
POLKA DOT: What’s a weird thing that you want?
WILLOW: Just one thing?
POLKA DOT: Just one for now.
WILLOW: Hm!
WILLOW: Hmm…
 

She does that silly overly exaggerated thinking expression again, getting you to snicker.

WILLOW: I guess…hmmm.
POLKA DOT: Are you actually thinking about it, or hamming it up?
WILLOW: Bit of both.
WILLOW: I’m thinking about stuff with my projected body…but…
WILLOW: I’m still really nervous about showing someone.
WILLOW: It’s a very low chance that you’ll dislike it, knowing what I do about you, but it’s still…
WILLOW: I’m self conscious about it.
WILLOW: It’s also not super “weird” in and of itself, it’s pretty normal to use projections for sex stuff…
WILLOW: …but…I guess….
WILLOW: I do kind of like the idea of multitasking…
POLKA DOT: Multitasking?
WILLOW: Like…using both my shell and my projection at the same time. It’s hard to get the hang of, especially when you don’t have practice, but I’ve always wanted to try…
POLKA DOT: Wait, does that mean I get double the Willow?
WILLOW: Yes! And I could hold you on both sides, or all kinds of other things…
WILLOW: I dunno! It could be cute!
POLKA DOT: It sounds very cute!
WILLOW: Let’s see if I have the guts for it, then…

POLKA DOT: …last question, right? Of the whole thing.
WILLOW: Mhm.
POLKA DOT: What next?
WILLOW: Is that your question?
 

You nod, and she makes a satisfied hum.

WILLOW: You and I could walk back to my apartment upstairs, maybe get something to eat while we talk stuff over…
WILLOW: Figure out what kind of mischief we’re going to get up to…
WILLOW: And just…enjoy.
WILLOW: You want to go do that?

[Pichi2214]

yes absolutely

[King-Clod]

Yes. yes I would love that. Can we check out the soda bar here real quick? Just to sip while we walk to your apartment.
I have to admit, I've been kinda curious what flavors they have since I entered to room.

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: Absolutely, yeah.
POLKA DOT: I’d love that…but one thing real quick.
WILLOW: Oh?
POLKA DOT: Can we check out that bar real quick?
POLKA DOT: I’ve been curious about what flavors they’ve got over there since I stepped in the room.
WILLOW: Oh! Of course!
 

She pulls away to give you room to stand, and the two of you get up and stretch. Both of you make sure to do a quick bag check- everything’s where it should be, thank god- and you make your way over.

They’ve got cans of all kinds of soda, and some other drinks as well.

WILLOW: If you can, pick something non-alcoholic.
WILLOW: Not a fan of that kind of thing, especially not when we’re going to be doing stuff in a bit…
POLKA DOT: You got it, uh…
 

...should I be concerned that I know what that is? It doesn’t matter whatever just pick uh-

You pick out a grape soda, the squishy toy running the bar giving you a nod of approval.

POLKA DOT: Thanks.
WILLOW: Oh, nice pick…I’m a lemon-lime person myself.
 

Willow extends a hand as you make your way out, and you gladly take it.

Every so often as you walk down the hallway, she gives you a quick squeeze and a lean onto your shoulder, only really leaving you be when you need to take a sip of your soda. You can’t deny that the affection is making you feel very, very warm all over- this really is a dream come true, and all of your worries from earlier have been shoved to the side in favor of savoring this moment.

WILLOW: Okay, we’re gonna go straight past the bar to the other stairwell.
WILLOW: Up there’s the staff apartments, I’ll let you know when we get to mine…
 

You follow her instructions to a T, your soda can disappearing as you start heading up the stairway.

POLKA DOT: Oop-
WILLOW: Convenient timing, I guess?
POLKA DOT: Yeah, and I got a good few swigs…next time, I want a proper bottle, though.
WILLOW: Are you one of those toys that likes it better from a “glass” bottle?
POLKA DOT: Guilty as charged…
WILLOW: Hehe…fits you, somehow.
 

She stops you after a bit more walking, fishing through her messenger bag for her key and unlocking the door. The virtual pet holds it open for you with an overdramatic flourish, neither of you able to hold back giggles over it. You’ve been doing that so much tonight…

Willow’s apartment is…cluttered, but well decorated. She’s set up some cloth tapestries on the walls as well as what looks to be posters for bands and movies, all with kind of a spooky vibe. There's magnets on the fridge with little notes to self, patchwork pillows scattered across the couch, and a couple shelves with figurines on them.

POLKA DOT: Huh.
WILLOW: …do you not like it?
POLKA DOT: No, I love it, just-
POLKA DOT: You seemed so worried about the whole…spooky variant thing.
POLKA DOT: And then you’ve got all these horror movie posters…
WILLOW: W-well!
WILLOW: There’s a lot to appreciate about goth culture and aesthetics and I think horror movies are cool and-
 

You reach over to give her a reassuring hug, the virtual pet relaxing immediately.

WILLOW: Sorry…I get self conscious easy.
POLKA DOT: You really don’t gotta worry about that, Willow.
POLKA DOT: Promise you, I’m not gonna judge.
WILLOW: Okay…thank you.
 

She gives you a squeeze before pulling away, setting her bag down on a small dining table.

WILLOW: So…I believe the plan was food first while we talk ideas over?
WILLOW: I don’t have much in the way of ingredients, just pre-prepared food…
WILLOW: But I’ve got some sandwiches, soup, popcorn, uh…cake…

[King-Clod]

I just had soup earlier today, so how about some sandwiches? Or popcorn or cake if you want, I'm chill with whatever.

...Though, from how you said cake, is it something embarrassing? I won't look if you aren't comfortable, but like...is it shaped like something silly?

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: Just had soup earlier, so maybe sandwiches would be good.
POLKA DOT: Though…
POLKA DOT: From how you said cake, is it like, embarassing somehow?
POLKA DOT: You don’t gotta show me if it’s uncomfortable but is it like-
POLKA DOT: Silly shaped or something?
 

Willow heads over to the cabinet, making an embarrassed beep as she does.

WILLOW: No! No, it’s just normal cake, just…
WILLOW: It reminded me of you feeding me that bit of candy earlier.
WILLOW: It was a really cute moment, and I liked it…
WILLOW: That’s all.
 

She pulls out two sandwiches and two slices of cake, placing them on the counter. Both are plastic miniatures, seemingly good quality as well judging by the paint being clean and details being nicely sculpted in.

WILLOW: We can have either.
WILLOW: …though I may project to eat, if you don’t mind.

[Pichi2214]

okay so. silly thought... what if I like, feed you the cake too?


also i dont mind at all, whichever form you prefer is good with me
(internal gay panic over seeing Willow's other form)