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More like I was wary of dropping the can into the fire and did not want to stand too close to it. I have never cooked anything above an open flame before.
[ And he doesn't want his feathers to catch fire. Imagine the fried chicken scent that would emanate from them... ]
You may leave it to me. I have experience tending to, tuning, and repairing pianos as I rarely allowed anyone to fiddle with my own to avoid the sound quality being compromised.
[ And he doesn't want his feathers to catch fire. Imagine the fried chicken scent that would emanate from them... ]
You may leave it to me. I have experience tending to, tuning, and repairing pianos as I rarely allowed anyone to fiddle with my own to avoid the sound quality being compromised.
... That's not true. You did help, I just... reacted strongly. I hadn't let Caelus get near me, and hadn't planned on letting anyone else get near me, either. If not for your actions it could have taken a lot longer to deal with me.
[ an awkward pause before it's like he's speaking quieter than before despite them communicating in their minds. ]
... Still, sorry for... flinging you...
[ an awkward pause before it's like he's speaking quieter than before despite them communicating in their minds. ]
... Still, sorry for... flinging you...
Ehh?
[ But that's part of the fun!!! Oh, well. Since Sunday said that, he'll try to be subtle about certain things then. ]
All right. But no guarantees when they personally approach and grill me for more details!
[ But that's part of the fun!!! Oh, well. Since Sunday said that, he'll try to be subtle about certain things then. ]
All right. But no guarantees when they personally approach and grill me for more details!
O— okay. But I still think they might grill me if I make it too vague…
[ Herta and Ratio are especially persistent about that. Those two would always scold him about being thorough about every little thing. ]
[ Herta and Ratio are especially persistent about that. Those two would always scold him about being thorough about every little thing. ]
You can describe the city and some events with detail, but you do not have to include things like that perverse dungeon from the Dreamscape. Though I suppose it may be pertinent to include some of the effects intimacy has on preventing Sundowning from escalating.
[ Or so he believes. He's still testing out that theory. ]
[ Or so he believes. He's still testing out that theory. ]
It's pretty amazing, isn't it? Who would've thought hugs have such power!
[ Caelus has only been doing platonic gestures so far, so he has no idea about the effects of anything beyond innocent affection. ]
[ Caelus has only been doing platonic gestures so far, so he has no idea about the effects of anything beyond innocent affection. ]
...
[ so this is the continued other side of Sunday. panicking over Caelus being hurt not just because he cares about Caelus's safety... but because he doesn't want Aventurine to hate himself for harming the Trailblazer.
such a truly dangerous man wrapped up in the prettiest of packages. ]
Stop wooing me with pretty words when you're not even in front of me.
[ there's fluster there that he can't hide through their tether even if he might have been able to in person. ]
[ so this is the continued other side of Sunday. panicking over Caelus being hurt not just because he cares about Caelus's safety... but because he doesn't want Aventurine to hate himself for harming the Trailblazer.
such a truly dangerous man wrapped up in the prettiest of packages. ]
Stop wooing me with pretty words when you're not even in front of me.
[ there's fluster there that he can't hide through their tether even if he might have been able to in person. ]
[ That was not what he meant, but he's not going to make any corrections. ]
.........Yes, hugs are truly powerful. That is a safe detail to include, and I am certain we can find out other effective ways to quell the onset of Sundowning-related symptoms.
.........Yes, hugs are truly powerful. That is a safe detail to include, and I am certain we can find out other effective ways to quell the onset of Sundowning-related symptoms.
[ wow he can sense that smile. Deflection time, he can't just let Sunday get wombo combos in. ]
Well... you do like to fuss, and the nameless aren't nearly enough to fuss over for you, I'm sure. Or are you trying to tell me my stellar~ personality~ has wooed you?
Well... you do like to fuss, and the nameless aren't nearly enough to fuss over for you, I'm sure. Or are you trying to tell me my stellar~ personality~ has wooed you?
[ Don't feel too safe yet… Considering this line of topic— ]
Other effective ways? You mean like the time you kissed Aventurine? You're right! I wonder if it's more effective than a normal hug? Do you think the others know?
[ Others, meaning the people who have been here longer than them. ]
Other effective ways? You mean like the time you kissed Aventurine? You're right! I wonder if it's more effective than a normal hug? Do you think the others know?
[ Others, meaning the people who have been here longer than them. ]
My guess is Sundowning is here permanently so long as She doesn't have eternal reign of the night as She did when the first group of us arrived.
Sex seems to be the fastest and most lasting form of protection against it, as you can remain unaffected by it even after if alone.
Sex seems to be the fastest and most lasting form of protection against it, as you can remain unaffected by it even after if alone.
[ His other two pairs of headwings puff out before closing around his face at once. ]
.....................................I only did that because I thought he was going to hurt you badly, and I was acting quickly to stop him. Can we please never speak of that again?
.....................................I only did that because I thought he was going to hurt you badly, and I was acting quickly to stop him. Can we please never speak of that again?
[ His wings poof out then slide around his cheeks as he holds his face in his hands. He's glad Aventurine can't see him at the moment even if he can feel his embarrassment through the tether. ]
So we are encouraged to find...regular partners if we want to avoid the effects long-term and maintain our sanity?
So we are encouraged to find...regular partners if we want to avoid the effects long-term and maintain our sanity?
[ Aw! 💕 Shy Sunday… Hearing those words makes Caelus smile, feeling touched that Sunday acted right away for his sake. Without hesitation. Who wouldn't be touched, in his position?
So out of gratitude, he easily agrees. ]
All right, all right. I promise to keep it a secret!
So out of gratitude, he easily agrees. ]
All right, all right. I promise to keep it a secret!
Well, I mean... It's the one that gives you the most freedom. You can use other forms of tethering, it just requires more of your attention and time throughout the night.
[ there's nothing from Aventurine's side, but that may partially be because Sunday is doing the whole being embarrassed part himself so Aventurine doesn't have to kind of deal. ]
[ there's nothing from Aventurine's side, but that may partially be because Sunday is doing the whole being embarrassed part himself so Aventurine doesn't have to kind of deal. ]
Yes, that is one of the details you should leave out of your journal. That is also the last time I will try such a tactic ever again.
[ In public. ]
Your method of dispensing hugs might be the more appropriate approach, though Aventurine mentioned there should be an existing tether in place for heightened effectiveness.
[ In public. ]
Your method of dispensing hugs might be the more appropriate approach, though Aventurine mentioned there should be an existing tether in place for heightened effectiveness.
Is that the case? So are hugs just as effective as kisses, you think? Did Aventurine say anything specific?
[ Having an existing tether makes sense to increase the effectiveness, though. The tethers themselves already feel good on their own, spending close proximity with someone they trust. ]
All I know is that Tokens like me are supposedly more compatible with an Offering like you.
[ Having an existing tether makes sense to increase the effectiveness, though. The tethers themselves already feel good on their own, spending close proximity with someone they trust. ]
All I know is that Tokens like me are supposedly more compatible with an Offering like you.
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