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: mercy, voice

[cadeuces]

Oh? Did you have to follow me, Siebren?

( Color her (and her tone of voice) completely amused. First she went Iris to Sanguis, and now he has as well, is it? )

Have you been all right? Sanguis seems to have harsh effects for most people, it seems. I wonder if it isn't some sort of orbit change...? Ah, but as for self-care... The men I live with actually began to set up a room for me before they even asked me to come live with them; it's filled with blankets and cushions primarily for the Iris cycles when I sought comfort the most, but it's always nice to have a comfortable space flavored by others to gather one's thoughts.

A good bath helps you to relax, and having some of your favorite food even if it's as small as a few chocolates, and taking the time to gather yourself again. I usually like to spend time with someone if I can so I'm not entirely alone, but that is my preference. I still like the quiet and comfort with them.

( TL;DR she likes to cuddle as her self-care, but you know. Giving options and all. )

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.

Voice

[foolishjustice]

I've been sleeping on a waterbed. I still wake up with ruffled feathers, but I don't have to deal with any of the pinching or pins and needles that normally come from sleeping on a limb.

voice

[eagleofthe_west]

[Finally, something he can help with!]

Um, when I sleep I find it most helpful to do it while sitting up. A couch without a back is the best and you could pile it with pillows.

As for self-care... I guess I like helping people? [That counts, right? It totally counts, he's sure of it.]

text; un: aphrodite

[wingstosee]

it sort of depends on a few things?
for wings, i mean.
like, are they in a convenient location, are they strong enough to hold your weight comfortably when folded back, feather or leather...
you know?

kind of a stretch but while i'm here, do you have any advice on sleeping with a snake tail?
like. a really big one.

a really, really big one.

text; un: ilikebigboats

[boobytraps]

What sort of wings are they?

There was a boy who asked a similar question some weeks ago, and I advised him to sleep in a hammock with many pillows below.

He had the wings of a butterfly.

[Audio] un: accipitrinae

[tastes_like]

As far as self care goes, I try to get some workouts in, don't let myself drink too much, and I eat whatever I want. Hot baths help too.

But as far as the wings go, I can help with bird wings, not sure about other types. They lay and fold differently. For me, sleeping on my stomach or sitting upright is the best way to do it. It can get uncomfortable fast if there's a lot of pressure on them.