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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.

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[ what a delicious smell that would be though, wow... ]

Ohh... well, then. I'll do it for you next time. Just ask me since you're going to take care of the piano. Seems like a fair trade.

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I should learn to heat my own food properly, but if you really wish to repay me for the piano service, you already have...by helping me with the recent sundowning.

I apologize I could not return the favor before when you were equally compromised.

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... 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...

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It is all right. I did invade your personal space while you were feeling terrified and vulnerable. I should have had a more cautious approach, but I...panicked.

I did not want you to hurt Caelus and end up despising yourself after.

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...

[ 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. ]

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[ Oh? Did he really manage to fluster the generally unflappable Aventurine? He smiles through the tether. ]

It may surprise you to hear I was being sincere. For better or worse, your well-being has become something of a priority to me.

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[ 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?

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You give yourself far too much credit. Exactly how much longer should we expect to be avoiding the effects of Sundowning? Should we remain in close quarters for longer?

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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.

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[ 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?

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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. ]

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I have...a proposition. More like a suggestion, if you would like to hear it? One you are welcome to deny. I would take no offense.

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I'm all ears. Or... mentally speaking, anyway.

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If it does start to get bad again, we could...rely on one another to address it, especially if this will be a regular occurrence. It would be more efficient, and we never have to speak of it outside those sessions.

This is all provided you do not have a romantic or intimate partner at the time.

[ Sunday doesn't anticipate finding anyone himself to overlook all his own flaws and the fact that he tried to become an aeon not too long ago. Yeah, that's a hard one to explain. ]

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I accept.

[ that is a bit of a hard one to explain away, it's true ...

What Sunday offers, though... it really is the best way to deal with it. Although he's slept around with others, they're far from what he'd consider a partner in any sense of the word nevermind intimate.

...still, he might as well let Sunday know what he's getting himself into. ]

... We're going to have a sex a lot. I'm not going to suffer through it if I can just have sex with you to alleviate it. And you shouldn't either. Are you okay with that?

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Yes, I am aware and am willing to learn and improve if that will make it more pleasant.

[ Granted, it might not matter if they're too both busy losing their minds again. At that point, any physical contact feels better than none at all, and the line between pleasure and pain dissolves completely. ]

You are also not...unideal to me in terms of appearance even if your wardrobe could use extra pressing. That is to say, I did not find our previous entanglement to be at all unpleasant.

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...Mm, I'll teach you, then. I'm sure it'll be more enjoyable for you, also, with your confidence in tact. [ there's something terribly playful in his tone now, but only because he's a bit charmed by Sunday's attempts to approach this all so head on.

There's a soft thoughtful hum on his end, then, before adding a bit quieter: ]

... Besides, you did mention tying you up before. How could I deprive you of the experience~?

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[ A surge of heat moves through their tether before Sunday can clamp down on it. He's extra glad Aventurine can't see him at the moment. ]

I appreciate it, though there is no need to rush to...restraints so quickly. I am certain there are some acts you enjoy as well, and I would not mind accommodating your preferences rather than solely mine.

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[ ehee~ ]

Oh? They're my chains, afterall. Who says such things aren't among my preferences?

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In that case, it would be remiss not to try it at least once just to see, though preferably in a corner of the hotel far from the other rooms. These walls are not as well insulated as I would like.

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Mm, of course. There are quite a few rooms for us that will fit that criteria.

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[ He's got more wings covering his face than he thought possible. ]

I am glad we sorted that out and reached a mutually beneficial agreement for now. If there are any other issues you come across, you are still welcome to reach out. I am unsure if there are any physical threats also lurking about. I have yet to come across any myself.

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—Are you coming to see the piano now?

[ he's worked all month trying to get you nice keys that aren't cracked or outright broken, and he's gonna make sure Sunday knows he did this nice thing trying to nice to him. ]

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Yes, I will tune it properly and fix whatever else needs to be fixed. Then, I could at least provide the other guests some entertainment. It may even help keep them distracted from Sleep's influence.