It’s the island of Luat (named after the late Prince). Soon you will know the resort name as well.

Ahh yes, typical exotic beach descriptions. I should totally amp up on that when I can. It looks like what an island between China and the Philipines should look like. (I’ll have to do more research)

Yeah, it wouldn’t be realistic without co-worker suspicions. I’m glad that you liked that.

I thought some might be surprised about her ability to wear clothes when she leaves the resort. To me, it’s just realistic.  She chose the resort job over other non-nudity punishments, mainly because it’s safe and her work and friends are there.

haha… People seem to want Emi to be in even more trouble.

Well, as we have seen, Hannah enjoys controlling her co-workers when they are naked for some reason. However, I think that was supposed to be the last of the role-playing. So the numbers are probably going to be washed off and fade away soon.

Yes, I agree! Kinsey swooped in and saved our home. Plus she tidied up the place. I like the style, the no-limit posts, and the editing features and the searchability of the stories. And if you log in, then you can get email notifications of replies.

It’s nice to be home after another extended trip.  What is also nice is returning to Emi’s island paradise.  I don’t know what else to call it.  Unless I missed it, you never named the island or the resort.  But I get it.  As an author, I know just how difficult place names are.  They’re much harder than character names – by far.  If you name an actual place, then you tie your hands when it comes to making everything up.  And if you make up a name, it typically sounds – well – made up.

But since I’ve just called it ‘an island paradise,’ that gives me an idea for a suggestion.  At points, you do a very nice job with setting the scene – Lookout Point, for example.  But it seems that since the setting is typically the beach in front of the resort, the story could use a little more ‘beach’ related description.  You talk a lot about sand, but what about – waves lapping at the beach – seashells – palm tree fronds swaying in the late afternoon breeze.  I haven’t noticed much of that.  In my mind’s eye, the beach in front of the hotel is barren.  Not a criticism, just an idea for how you might make the ocean-side setting come to life in reader’s minds.

But…back to Emi.  I am really enjoying watching her cope with her new predicament in life.  She still has all her old concerns, still wanting the software to be excellent and on schedule as well as wanting the resort to succeed, BUT now she has all the added pressure of needing to live her life naked AND she needs to keep hidden her reasons for such a drastic and sudden change of heart – from everyone – especially her coworkers.  And they are suspicious (nice touch, by the way).

I was somewhat surprised to encounter her getting dressed to go out.  I guess I don’t recall the specifics of the arrangement, the rules.  At first blush, it seems like a loophole that she can exploit.  If she can be dressed when not on the property, then all she has to do to stay dressed is to stay away.  But I know that’s just my misunderstanding things, and I know that Emi is not planning to stay away.  She intends to fulfill both the letter and intent of her Resort Ambassador ‘punishment.’  (Very glad that she intends to go along with everything.)

But then she came back from that outing and forgot to get undressed immediately.  She was even seen by Ho (the nudity police)!  I was yelling at my screen.  Telling her, “Uh oh, Emi.  You’re in trouble now!”  I hope she gets a strike or two before she gets in serious trouble.  She seems to as nothing happened right away.  But trouble could be fun. 

I like how her libido comes into play, helping her through what might otherwise be the tough parts.  I really loved the scene toward the end of this chapter – the role-playing scene.  It was splendid!  I can’t say exactly why, but I love imagining her as Pony Girl #9.  I love that Hannah redrew fresh 9’s on her skin.  Deliciously dehumanizing, just like the collar and leash.  Given Emi’s personality, she is wonderful on a leash.  It might not be the direction the story will take, but as far as this reader is concerned, feel free to keep the leash on Pony Girl #9 as much as you want!  And I like that the inked “9s” are there for everyone to see.  As she has to stay naked, there’s no hiding them.

I’m still getting used to the new site, but I’m sooo thankful it’s here.  Especially since I’ve just read the posts about IO’s new site disappearing.  Sorry that that happened.  So glad that Kinsey Bay is coming through for us! 

Your friend and Emi’s fan,

Blair

I look forward to reading the next installments.

Keep up the good work.

I’ll take it easy and just try to enjoy the writing process more.

I thought with the long weekend I would have enough time, but I had to do too many real-world things and didn’t get enough writing time, unfortunately.

Glad to see donnylaja taking a crack at a Mailgirls story! That is very cool.  I can hardly wait to catch up on all the stories on this board and comment on each of them.

I liked how when Becca and Sam picked her up, and as they gradually walked to the front of the building, how Emi had a lot of positive connections with the staff along the way.

I also like that Emi has decided to keep her running habits, regardless of clothing. Running is a big part of her life and so seeing this starting to become routine again is good. It’s also interesting in that it combines her lost enjoyment with lookout point stripping with her simple daily run.

I’m also enjoying the comments. I like how different people like different things and are helping me make a better story. Like we don’t want Emi to be a doormat, but we don’t want the story to be too tame. It’s a fine line to walk and fun to try to figure out how to craft something all of us can enjoy. I’m committed to my vision, and plot, but your opinions do matter.

Thanks, Dimitrii, I fixed that too. You’re and not your. A classic mistake!

Yes, arthwys. I was thinking similarly and I actually did do a pass before posting and made Emi less comfortable with nudity than I initially wrote. Yes, it’s may still a tad bit too much confidence for her, or maybe not, but you are also right in that this is a safe area and she is tough and forcing herself to survive. She’s trying to take the Ambassador role seriously, as a professional like Emi, would likely do. Plus now she has to deal with her libido being a little more active than usual. As we know, she is not an inherently sexual person, so dealing with libido changes is another concern of hers. However, there is a good side too. Like a double-edged sword. When she’s feeling aroused, it replaces a little embarrassment with some scary but exciting feelings. Not all of it, but a little of it, perhaps just enough to help make this whole thing a little more positive for her. She’s too busy (and scared) to really think about how all this is affecting her right now, she’s just absently feeling it as she tries to stay normal.