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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.

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...Just come see the nice thing I did for you, already.

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...Oh. You did not have to.

[ Sending a new surge of flustered energy. ]

But I will make my way there now if you wish. I will see you soon.

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[ yes, good! There's a prick of proud happiness at his doings being acknowledged because, yup, wants to be noticed even when it's by the person already having a conversation with him. ]

Perfect.

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[ That is peak cat behavior, but Sunday will not comment on it as he makes his way to where the piano is, pausing to look for Aventurine. ]

I am here like you asked.

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There you are.

[ Aventurine is leaning on the piano to the point he might as well just start lying on it. He straightens up quickly though and goes over to Sunday, taking his arm gingerly and tugging him back towards the piano with a bit of excitement. ]

Look, I got you all new keys. No more cracked and broken

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[ His eyes widen slightly as he follows along examines the piano more closely, his fingers stroking over the keys. ]

It feels almost like real ivory.

[ He pushes down one key before flinching. ]

Yes, the sound needs a bit of work, and I am sure the interior also needs care. However, this is a good start. Thank you.

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[ twitches a little at the sound himself, but eh he's not gonna worry about it. Sunday will feel a gentle wave of brief happiness at the thank you. Aventurine is very proud of himself for doing something nice for someone, yep. ]

I'll take you to look for more supplies if we need replacements since you know the pieces better.

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Alright, please let me know when you plan to travel to the nearest music school, or we might find a store if we are fortunate enough. Regardless, I can start on some repairs if you have a screwdriver handy.

[ Mostly to clean the insides of the piano... ]

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[ pulls one out of his pocket actually since he had to use it to screw the new keys in. ]

Let me know if this one works.