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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[cadeuces]

I must have shown them you're ferocious on your own.

( Don't worry, she won't elaborate on it either; just don't talk about your other baes while she's in the swing of Sanguis. It's probably for the best for all involved. )

I'm glad to hear it isn't affecting you too terribly. I forgot to mention for the wings, but sleeping on your stomach seems to be an easy enough fix with pillows to flank you, so they remain supported if they stretch out. That or sleeping upright, to a degree; having a partner would help in that so you have someone to lay against. If you'd like to try, you're welcome to come over and give that room a go. I wouldn't mind the company in the least.

( He would actually have the honor of being the first person she ever invites to her home (as opposed to the little apartment in level 2); it's shared with others so she typically avoids company, but it isn't easy to replicate an entire (cuddle) room filled with cushions and blankets acquired over time. The two still in the house with her won't mind in the least. )

I usually like to get out of the lab as well. My housemates take good care of me and never mind my cuddling, so I don't particularly have to leave the house, but I try not to burden them all the time either. I hope you know you have people who are more than willing to help you in the same way.

[harnas]

That's certainly a word I don't hear to describe myself very often.

[Siebren de Kuiper? 'Ferocious'? He's sure his old colleagues would laugh out of their seats at the thought.]

Sleeping upright seems to be the general consensus. If... you're sure, I might take you up on that. I haven't tried to lie down with my new additions yet.

...I do. You've made it quite clear that you're someone I can turn to if I need it, doctor. And I... wholly appreciate it.

[cadeuces]

Oh, I'm sure you have it in you. In one application or another.

( All right, maybe she'll tease him just a little bit more; but it's never ill-meant, and it could be angled toward his studies or his teaching or a take on his passion overall. If need be. )

I'm sure. ( Spoken much warmer in tone, gentling. ) I don't imagine I could sleep upright very well, from the few times I've had to manage it. So if I can help find something better for you, I'm more than happy to do so.

( She'll attach a location pin to the penthouse she shares with the Spardas on level 1, whenever he has the time to come by. )

Of course, Siebren. You've become a very good friend to me and I've been honored by your trust in turn. There will be others, as well. I know it isn't just myself. I'll see you soon?