[TOY] Plaything

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: How do these keys work?
POLKA DOT: Is...it some kind of magic?
LAURIE: I don't know the exact method, but a dear friend made them for us.
LAURIE: We have plenty to go around, and they all seem to work just fine. 
POLKA DOT: And...what about that pamphlet?
LAURIE: Ah yes, thank you- just give me a moment.
 

He gets up and heads for a bookshelf on the far side of the room, giving you a chance to dig out a warm skirt from the clothes box, slipping it on. 

LAURIE: Here we go...
 

He hands over a rather dense looking pamphlet, titled "SEXUALITY IN TOYS, A BEGINNER'S GUIDE" in friendly, easy to read font.

LAURIE: Also made by a friend of ours.
LAURIE: Please, let me know if you have questions- though they could also be asked to any of our staff on duty, honestly.
 

You pocket it, grateful that you picked out a skirt with storage space.

POLKA DOT: ...thanks.
POLKA DOT: So I can talk to other staff? What about clients?
LAURIE: We try to foster a feeling of community here, so anyone who doesn't look occupied should be up for talking.
LAURIE: Though, do be respectful of peoples' boundaries, please.
LAURIE: That's one of our rules, and I want you to follow it as best as you possibly can.
POLKA DOT: Got it...
POLKA DOT: Anything to expect going in?
LAURIE: Well, there's no seriously risque shows until later tonight, so I'm pretty sure there'll just be a singer onstage in the bar...
LAURIE: You may see a lot of affection in our establishment, as that's allowed in any area. Hugs, cuddling, kissing, etc.
LAURIE: Playroom doors are closed by default, though some are open to participants without invite as long as you buy a ticket from the front desk.
LAURIE: I wouldn't advise going there until you've brushed up on things.
POLKA DOT: Easy enough...
 

This is a lot to keep track of, but you think you've got it. Laurie extends a hand and after a moment's hesitation, you give it a good shake.

LAURIE: Good luck out there. 
LAURIE: Minnie will lead you to the kitchen.
LAURIE: I'm certain you'll do fine.
 

With that, you're lead out of the room and back into the lobby, Minnie waiting for you. 

MINNIE: This way, please!
 

She takes you through a curtain, the sound of laughter and people talking getting louder. The space you step into is large and packed with people, toys of all kinds sitting together and eating, some draped on each other in a way that makes you just a little bit self conscious. The energy is inviting, and you almost wish you could sit down and get your own meal- but work comes first, you're guessing.

The kitchen is far less busy, but there's a bunch of toys working here too- mimicking cutting and stirring motions with plastic tools, the toy food seeming to shift forms as they did. There was large, simplified food along with intricate and detailed miniatures, the latter making you feel even hungrier- somehow, even with your damaged memory, you know that's the good stuff. 

Minnie leads you over to a bean bear in an apron, her muted purple fabric suiting her kind expression.

MINNIE: Got a new one for you, Vine. This is, ah...
POLKA DOT: Silk Ribbon.
VINE: It's very nice to meet you, Silk!
 

She doesn't take her eyes off of the vegetables she's stir frying, a browned tint appearing on the edges of the plastic food. 

VINE: I've got my hands full right now, but I'm guessing you need training...if you wait just a minute, I can show you the ropes of dough dishes.
VINE: We've been getting a looot of orders for our special tonight...and it's not that hard to make. 
VINE: You can still talk to me while I wrap this up, I just can't be in two places at once!
 

Minnie claps you on the shoulder and starts heading out. 

MINNIE: You got this. Vine'll tell you the way to your room after.
VINE: Putting more on my plate...I will, though.
MINNIE: Oh, right- one hour of training, one hour of work.
VINE: Easy enough...
 

And with that, it's you and the chef, the bear tipping a completely sealed bottle of sauce over the stir fry and getting a sizzling sound with no direct source in return.

VINE: Talk to me, Ribbon. What do you know, and what made you choose this job out of everything we have to offer?