video; backdated to first day of iris

[grylls]

[ The video flickers on and Riou... does not have his wolf ears as he did in the past. In fact, it's noteable that he looks a little frustrated. He's got a small frown and his brows are furrowed in a state of perplex. Indeed, there's not a Sanguis trait in sight.

When Riou returned to Prismatica, he returned as a member of the Iris gang. More than that, he returned with the strength of an anime from the 90's. Okay, no suit. No shirt either, since those wings definitely don't fit in there. Basically you've got a man in camo pants with no shirt and giant swan wings. ]

What circumstances causes a blessing to change? I was Sanguis before.

[ And now he's spent all morning sitting with his legs crossed and willing his "heat" to go down so that he could make a post to ask. He has it under control for now, thank you.

What's less under control is the fact that he can in no way hunt like this?? How is he supposed to get food when he can't blend into his environment? ]

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[grylls]

[ Despite having been here as Sanguis previously, Riou's understanding of other peoples' socialization is... minimal. He kind of does what he wants and only learns after being corrected, and some people don't want to hurt his feelings so sometimes he doesn't get corrected... While he was able to smell Iris previously, he never considered it an invitation to bother anyone about it. Certainly not enough to consider it something to be cautious about.

He reads over the information he was supplies again, trying to consider alternative interpretations. Essentially, the game for Iris seems to be to try to prevent people from recognizing that you're in heat because of caution. He feels a need to ask, then. ]

Do many Sanguis go after Iris often?

[ Cordis can't help their scent, but Sanguis...

...well, he did capture Sen and Samatoki in a cage and make them blow him once. But it was all consensual?? Sanguis makes you really aggressive, he's never had someone come after him just because they sense he's horny before. Is this a regular issue? He has to admit he didn't know too many Iris-blessed in-person during his time as a Sanguis-blessed, just over the network... ]

[koboreta]

"Go after" isn't necessarily the term I'd use, but it varies depending on the person. Members of Sanguis seem to be aggressive and territorial during their moon cycle. So depending on the individual and their temperament, if they encounter an Iris-blessed in heat, they may be more inclined to act based on their senses and intuition...

If it eases any of your worries, my roommate and several of my close friends are Sanguis, and nothing explicitly non-consensual or dangerous has happened so far. But the three moons cycle definitely amplifies feelings like that, to put it bluntly...

[The last thing he wants to do is scare this poor guy who's so new to the Iris cycle, but there's no better way to explain what being in heat around others does to you...]

[grylls]

[ Ah. This makes perfect sense to him in some ways. It's the laws of nature. Sanguis are predatory animals, whereas Iris are herbivore prey. Cordis are omnivores in the middle of the food chain.

Though it's much more kind than in nature. They are, after all, still different than animals even if they become more animalistic throughout the month. It's interesting nonetheless. ]

It reflects the animal kingdom.

Except koi fish and sheep. I don't understand those moonblessings.

[koboreta]

Exactly. Even if the animals the moonblessing traits are associated with don't necessarily match up, that's the best way to think about it.

I always think of sheep as docile, but I'm sure they can be aggressive in the wild. I don't know many Sanguis with sheep traits, though...

[Are wolves just cooler or something?!]

[grylls]

I haven't either. There are a large number of wolves here.

[ they all be knotting each other bc prisma knows what it wants ]

[koboreta]

I've noticed that too. Maybe most Sanguis suit the wolf's personality better.

[Because everyone here is filthy, 100%.]

But there are also people who don't seem to fit their moonblessings at all. Out of curiosity, would you say that your personality leans more toward Sanguis or Iris?

[grylls]

I can see aspects of both in myself.

[ He's aggressive and merciless toward his enemies... But also precious and warm and protective and gentle wit his friends. A good, fierce bean. ]

[koboreta]

I see. Maybe that's why you were able to switch moonblessings, even though it isn't what you wanted.

Still, I hope you're able to find a way to manage the Iris cycle in a way that works for you. It's daunting in the beginning, but as unhelpful as this advice may seem, you'll figure it out with time.

I wish I had better answers for you... But I hope I could help even a little bit.

[grylls]

Your name?

[ It seems like a short answer to all of that, but he doesn't feel he can give a proper thanking unless he has this person's name. ]

[koboreta]

Sougo Ousaka. It's nice to meet you.

And yours?

[grylls]

Riou Mason Busujima.
CRAZY M.
Nice to meet you.

[koboreta]

I hope everything goes smoothly for you, Busujima-san.

Forgive me for asking, but that wouldn't be a stage name, would it?

[A simple nickname wouldn't be in all caps!]

[grylls]

It's my MC name.

[ So yes! Except it's rap so MC. ]

[koboreta]

I see! There are a lot of us musicians here, aren't there?

You wouldn't happen to know Jinguji-san, Ichiro-san, or the others, would you?

[grylls]

They are members of enemy divisions in my world. My division is Mad Trigger Crew, with Samatoki Aohitsugi and Jyuto Iruma.

You are a musician too then?

[koboreta]

I see. I've heard a little about how your world works, but it's very different from mine. I'd love to hear your music sometime, if that isn't too much to ask.

I'm actually an idol, but I've recently started composing music as well.

[grylls]

I'll send them over once I'm able to record some of them. I can also freestyle.

[ He has a birdbox, but he hasn't recorded it yet. Sometime later he'll send Sougo a playlist. But not for a couple weeks after this thread. ]

It's hard to get started writing music. I don't do pop genre like most idol music used to, but if you want help learning to rap, I can help as thanks for yours today.

[koboreta]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.

Having the ability to freestyle is amazing in and of itself! Sometimes I'll think about a verse or a small change in instruments so much that I'll forget to sleep, so I admire people that can come up with such inspiring music on the spot.

Are you sure?!

I mean... I'm sorry for the sudden outburst, Busujima-san. If you're willing to put up with a beginner like me, I'd be honored.

[grylls]

It takes practice same as anything else, but it's a different way of practicing than finding precision like in traditional music.

Mm. You've answered a lot of questions even though it's an uncomfortable topic. I'm in your debt. Let me know when is good for you.

[koboreta]

I'm looking forward to exploring it. As long as you don't mind being patient with me, I'll do my very best.

Still, I feel like this is an unequal trade... My schedule here is much more flexible than it was at home, but would a weekend be alright with you? Rather than booking one of the booths at 3CLIPSE weeks in advance, I have a decent recording studio in my apartment we could use while practicing.

[grylls]

A weekend is fine, but the recording studio isn't necessary. Freestyle can be done any time and any place.

[ He wouldn't want to record anything without Samatoki and Jyuto anyway. ]

[koboreta]

You have a point. I was considering a recording studio for its soundproofing, but rap really is different from what I'm used to.

Just let me know what works best for you, or when you have a free day.

[grylls]

If you're freestyling, the environment around you and your opponent can be used as a source of ideas when you're still learning.

I will contact you sometime in the future.

[koboreta]

Thank you. I'll talk to you then!