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[trashblaze]

[ Their tether soon lights up with further warmth and a spark of excitement at hearing Sunday's sweet thoughts. ]

I'll do what I can, so I can show them! I want them to see everything! Our journey here, our new friends…

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Thank you. I will try writing some letters to her like I used to. I do not want her to worry much, and I doubt I will be able to see her in person for a while.

[ The two of them are really cursed to spend their lives apart much to his own distress. ]

[trashblaze]

I… I'll find a way, Sunday. I don't know how long it may take, but I will!

[ To find a way for Robin and Sunday to meet again. It doesn't have to be in person. They could talk over a video or… Maybe Caelus can somehow convince Jade or Aventurine to do something…

He will also be willing to pay something in return for the two siblings to meet again. ]

So… keep at those letters. I'll make sure that they reach her.

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You should keep a journal too...I am sure March 7th, Himeko, and Welt Yang also would not mind a detailed account of this world for their records, especially if others are being regularly absorbed into it through the Dreamscape without their knowledge or consent.

[trashblaze]

You're right! They'd be very curious about it… In fact, I think Ms. Herta, Dr. Ratio, and the others will, too. I'd better make it a proper one.

[ As proper as this raccoon can manage, anyway. The occasional stupid page will still exist. ]

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Just do not put anything in it that you would not want them to read, especially about others who happen to be trapped here with you.

[ Please leave out all his embarrassing moments. He knows what an ass Dr. Ratio could be. ]

[trashblaze]

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!

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Not every detail needs further elaborating. If you are unsure, you can have me read it for you and check for anything objectionable.

[trashblaze]

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. ]

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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. ]

[trashblaze]

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. ]

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[ 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.

[trashblaze]

[ 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. ]

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[ 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?

[trashblaze]

[ 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!

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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.

[trashblaze]

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.

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Tethers do help as do more...involved forms of intimacy. I would say depending on where and who you kiss, it may be more effective than a hug.

Now, that he failed to mention. [ But it does explain a bit. ] I was not aware harmony between the two Tokens was also crucial to escaping the effects of Sundowning.

[trashblaze]

Okay, so basically, I just need to keep loving my friends. Easy! I'm not afraid when I have you and the others!

[ And also shameless about it, so Caelus thankfully won't have issues with Sundowning as much. ]

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Of course, you are not. You are an endless well of affection. Some of us could strive to match that energy...

[ He means himself obviously. ]

How do you do it?

[trashblaze]

Ahaha… It's actually not that impressive if I tell you. I'm just… compensating for what I lost.

[ So, step one: be amnesiac. It's likely the same reason why March 7th is overly cheerful like he is. ]

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If there is ever a time you feel frustrated, angry, or like being alone, please do not forget to nurture those feelings as well. If you constantly repress those emotions, you may be liable to lash out in peculiar and unhealthy ways.

[ As Sunday has demonstrated in the past... ]

[trashblaze]

Mm. I know… Thank you.

[ Frustration, anger, loneliness, sadness… All of those emotions, Caelus also wants to experience properly, because he understands that they will help him become more and more human. It will help him grow kinder and stronger, and he wants to be the best person he can be, as he continues his own trailblaze. ]

If I'm honest right now, I want… to see the Astral Express again.

[ He hasn't been home in so long, no thanks to what happened in Amphoreus. And now, he's even stuck here this time. ]

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As do I, though I know it is a greater loss for you. You have known them longer and experienced far more adventures with them. Do you see them as your family?

[ They seem to have the same closeness of one. ]

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I… I do. They're the only ones I have. And I know I should count myself lucky, because I have you and Dan Heng here.

[ Though that's the case, he still misses the rest of the crew. ]

I think I was the only one who managed to talk to Mr. Yang in Sleep's dream back then. Even though it was only a little while, I'm… really happy I saw him again.