The red lights

[processions]

THE WORLD'S OLDEST PROFESSION There's no one who understands better than you that in the trade of skin and vice and sex, there's no room for emotion. "Love" especially is worth less than the money you can ply - and more dangerous for its trouble, too. Still, you've broken the one rule of sin (don't fall in love, never fall in love, not with a client) and there's no turning back. So what will you do? Here's the rope made of decisions: use it to run away from the bed you've made...or tighten the noose. No need for explanation needed here, it is what it is. A Pretty Woman-esque shipping meme for a romance (or something like it) between a prostitute and...someone who's not a prostitute! Obviously, while the meme is based on a romcom that glosses over all the darker aspects of sex work, threads here could be fluffy, romantic, tropey/meta, tragic, or serious. Triggers could very well abound. If things are going to be on the uglier side with your character, like abuse, drugs, or underage, please make a note of that and respect preferences. Make a top level comment with what role you'd like to play + any other info. Reply to others. Play out meetcutes, forbidden romances, business-turned-more, rescue, etc. Roles: The Worker: Everyone has a different story about how they ended up in this lot. Tragedy, force, addiction, money troubles, or genuine love of the work, it doesn't matter, as all the roads lead to another notch in the bedpost and some more money in your - or your boss's - pocket. For once, though, the person you're "hired" by...they're different. Actually, fresh-faced or veteran, you may just discover that you're a little different yourself, more heart of gold than hooker. The Client: You were looking for a little fun and you didn't mind paying. Or, on the other hand, you might have just stumbled into a den of iniquity on accident or for other business entirely. One thing's for certain...one person's caught your eye, and whether it be love at first sight or an arduous process, you want better things for them. What do you plan? A rescue? Beating up anyone who'd hurt them? Be careful you don't get hurt in the process, whether it be at the hands the criminal element that plagues the shadowy side of life or, unfortunately, at the hands of the one you care for most. Setting: Past (Roman brothels, Victorian whorehouses, Renaissance courtesans, etc.) Modern Sci-fi or fantast

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Homare Nishitani | Yakuza 0 | ota

[homare]

[ Absolutely the client. ]

have this au I guess I do what i want 8V

[no_kyouken]

[ This is where they put him after the hole. This is where they sent him off to in order to practice his scraping and begging and pleasing. Some days it feels that way, like that's the only thing he does in this god forsaken place. Some days, he's a little more aware of the skills he might be learning. Goromi is becoming easier and easier to wear, and she doesn't have as much trouble performing a hit as her counterpart does.

It's not the first time she's seen Nishitani around. He usually comes to piss off Sagawa by being too much with the other girls and leaving a mess in his wake. That's probably why he's become her problem tonight. So be it.

Goromi, the butterfly that dances in the night, is a vixen in black. Long dark hair, a black strapless dress that shows off the tattoos over her shoulders. It's also a dress so short that it shows off the very toned legs she has all wrapped in fishnet. ]

Evening, sir.

Yelena Belova - MCU/Marvel

[yelenabelova]

[Worker. OTA! Any time between TFA and now.]

Illythia - Spartacus - ota

[illythia]

[AU where she's ended up in a Roman brothel or as a servant for the gladiators? She can also be a straight up client.]

[woundedwinter]

[She could be sent to service the valuable gladiator? Or he could be purchased by her for a night?]

Evie Montgomery | OC | OTA

[la_bonne_chose]

[I would love, love, love a courtesan verse for Evie. Sold into service at a high class brothel, she's spent years entertaining all sorts of patrons, never expecting to meet someone that they actually care about. Maybe she has a patron that returns time after time, and although she is reluctant to admit that she has fond feelings for him, eventually does. I have so many horrible ideas of the hurt I can inflict in this verse, but ultimately, I would love for them to have a happy ending.]

Nico Acosta | OC | M/F

[anoranza]

[ooc: I would be happy to offer Nico for either role.]

Rey || Star Wars || OTA

[force_sensitive]

[The worker. Being a scavenger wasn't always enough to earn her portions back in Jakku.]

[in_the_grey]

[ooc; as you know i am very slow but how do u feel about flipping the script and having ben be the worker after, idk, running away from luke's jedi academy? or some other reason / au, i am so easy it isn't even funny. i just love this trope so much and want to write it as many ways as possible.]

Douma | Kimetsu no Yaiba | M/F

[lotusandlies]

[ The client. He pays well and likes a show. ]

Puck/Robin Goodfellow | that fairy play | ota

[gentle_puck]

[My guiltiest pleasure, augh. Definitely the worker. Open to all sorts of human and historical AUs - dm if you want to hash out details beforehand.]

Natasha Romanoff | MCU | OTA

[bornrussian]

[Worker. Potentially there with an ulterior motive. Open to all settings.]

Steve Rogers || au

[brooklyntrash]

[hooker/stripper - info + permissions in journal]

seto kaiba | yugioh

[neutronblast]

[the client. likely trying to keep things on the downlow and probably requested a worker who can handle a bit of roughness and pain as he's big on BDSM; also open to being on the receiving end of those kinks, so long as he's still in control. modern or sci-fi settings preferred, open to all kinds of scenarios and partners.]

ooc

[notfullyvampire]

[I'm up for this. Claude would have no problem with keeping things secret and be up for the whole BDSM thing.]

Squalo // KHR!

[sharktrash]

[ can be either. m/m or m/f. see below for notes ]

[ as a client he's likely to be violent and have little regard for your character's life, unless they endear him in some way. also likely will get mixed up in something involving at least a police chase. ]

[ as a worker, he's expensive. really expensive. feels like he's worth yet more. while he's willing to take a fair amount shit, it's best not to cross his actual lines; his pimp has fire-nuke powers. unless you're him, in which case all bets are off ]

[stinker]

( oh look time for some sex & VIOLENCE........ B) mugen would likely be the client but i'm happy to switch the role if you want. i can see it being a real BLAST either way. )

Eskel || The Witcher (any) || OTA

[wolfdogwitcher]

{{The client. Witchers don't form relationships and this one's shy on account of his face. He's a nice guy though, and could still fall for a pretty face, especially while those scars-- internal and external--are still fresh. Slight preference for ladies of any sort (curvy, girlish, human, elf, sweet or domineering, etc); with men he'd "prefer" someone big and masculine like himself but could be convinced towards someone softer. Brothel or street corner. He's clean, pays good, always tips.}}

[gentle_puck]

[Want to play? I can adapt to the Continent easily enough. Robin is also available as a she, if that makes things easier.]

sam winchester | supernatural | m/f

[surelyheavenwaits]

[ The sort of "client" who has a (arguably presumptious) savior complex. ]

Fjord ☸ Critical Role

[depthcharged]

[ the worker. M/M only.

could actually be a worker in his off time of being a sailor (make some extra money in port). could be an accident, someone just thinking he's a worker or someone simply offering him pay for the time, which'll be an awkward but fun lead in. canon and crosscanon are both welcome. ]

jyn erso || rogue one || ota

[made_of_stars]

[ooc; let's discuss options.]

cassian andor || rogue one || ota

[rebellionbuilt]

[ooc; let's discuss options.]

[captors]

( ooc: 👀 im js ... maybe cassian undercover as a prostitute and jyn supposedly working the area to get information from a patron perspective, except she catches someone trying to buy cassian/in the process of fucking him ( see: probably the point of the mission ) and gets jealous and either buys him herself or starts up a fight SKJDF either way she's mad jealous and Cannot Handle someone touching her mans

lmk what you think!!! im open to other stuff also ofc )

rey || star wars || ota

[see_the_stars]

[ooc; let's discuss options.]

ben solo || star wars || ota

[in_the_grey]

[ooc; let's discuss options.]

bodhi rook || rogue one || ota

[bravenough]

[ooc; let's discuss options.]

Mollymauk Tealeaf | Critical Role | OTA

[truthisvicious]

[Worker or patron, up to you]

Dabi/ Todoroki Touya | BNHA

[creamation]

[ the worker. can be before his LOV days if that works out better! ]

pyeon sang-wook • sweet home

[lones]

client. avoids unethical sex work or trafficking.

Leanne | Fire Emblem | F/M

[song_princess]

[Can be either or. As a client, the worker can be hired as a surprise gift to either lose her virginity or to make her more relaxed about sex.]

Re: Leanne | Fire Emblem | F/M

[lotusandlies]

( would you be amicable to a human Douma as the worker for a combo of the scenario you suggested? )

mantis | mcu | ota

[innerbeauty]

[ Not a traditional sex worker so much as a companion that tends to emotional needs — her powers to soothe the mind and induce sleep could wield a hefty price tag.

Just assume Ego is the one "loaning" her out. Maybe he needs to broker an alliance with another entity? Is on the lookout for favors/wants to hire muscle/whatever? ]

Re: mantis | mcu | ota

[canonized_demon]

((Alex here is a famous gang-leader, could be bumped up to intergalactic gang leader. Her mind's a bit of a mess.))