un: drdekuiper, voice

[harnas]

Hello - Dr. de Kuiper again. I have a somewhat... awkward... question this month.

[He clears his throat. There's the sound of some shuffling and papers being moved.]

Since my arrival, I've been Iris-aligned, and it's been surprisingly agreeable. However... I seem to have shifted! I understand that Sanguis is usually the first moonblessing to arrive in a month. It's... quite the change. But I started thinking about how to handle this and it brought up another topic I've been curious about.

Where I'm from, the concept of 'self-care' is quite popular. Taking time to take care of yourself. I suppose I'm interested in seeing how you all cope with how hectic it can be in this city.

Also, any advice on sleeping with wings would be appreciated. Or dealing with claws, I suppose.

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un: odeorain, text.

[biotictouch]

[ She's spotted the post only about an hour after it's dropped, and has to reign herself in from posting too much or too little to help with. ]

Interesting. I knew shifting was a possibility. I didn't think it happened so sharply, between cycles. Good to know.

Funny, I think I remember you mentioning once that you'd fare better with scales. I suppose we should all be careful what we wish for.

It all solely depends on how you handle it. I've found myself uncharacteristically aggressive during Sanguis. I typically prefer solitude, unless unbearable. (which regretfully, has happened a few times)

I've found body pillows to be helpful with wings. Claws, I couldn't tell you. You sort of...adapt to them.

[ You've seen her preferred manicure even without Sanguis. ]

As for self care...well. I tend to resort to small comforts that remind me of home. Cooking, music, mostly. Occasionally, company.

Do call me if you require anything.

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[harnas]

I did say that, didn't I? 😅 I suppose I have no one to blame but myself.

I haven't felt much different personality-wise. It's mostly been physical changes - I seem to have become quite draconic, as a matter of fact.

Body pillows under the wings? I suppose I'll have to fiddle around a little to get comfortable. As long as I don't shred any important paperwork, I think I can adapt.

[If she can handle beakers with those nails, he can handle having claws.]

Small comforts are still comforts. Good to hear you're taking your own advice. 😉

I may be in touch. Thank you, Dr. O'Deorain.

[biotictouch]

I suppose so. Small miracles, however; hopefully it agrees with you better.

I've only ever dealt with the draconic features....say, maybe once or twice. It seems to cycle through during a particularly bad bout with my person. In any case.

That or using them to prevent side sleeping.

[ The emojis are a small touch that she probably takes a little too personally. ]

Work is a comfort in itself. I should get back to it.

My door's always open, for you at least.

[ A beat, then a separate text. ]

And do please call me Moira.

[harnas]

A good idea. Now, to find a shop that sells plain ones... It seems most of the ones I've seen have designs on them.

Of course. Don't let me keep you.

[Although he doesn't mind cuddling anime girl pillows, he'd rather not. But likewise, after a minute, he sends another message.]

Moira it is, then.