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[codecmoment]

Hey everyone. I hope you had a fun festival. (´｡• ω •｡`)

I saw some people lose their bracelets during that time, and it makes me really worried about other Moonblessed. Do you have someone you can contact if it gets... bad? I'm pretty lucky in that regard, but I don't know if everyone else is. And some people are young, which makes me even more worried about what might happen. Nobody chose to be here. So you shouldn't have to be put in a position where you feel that desperate, alone, and in pain.

And also, it's only happened twice that I've seen for folks, but... some people turn into full animals. What about people who are jellyfish? Will they just transform, alone, and die? I should talk to the researchers about this. It's pretty messed up.

I guess what I'm trying to say is be safe. It feels really shameful when it's happening, but it's not your fault. I'm an older guy and I've been through a lot and I don't want others to have to do it, too.

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[freshtilapia]

That’s worrying for me. My Moonblessing does seem to be of the jellyfish type. I’d be scared if I became one fully...

[codecmoment]

I just thought about it when I was hugging a jellyfish friend. Maybe there's some kind of thing on the tech we're given that can signal if we're in danger because of a transformation? I'd really hope they have something in place...

[freshtilapia]

I have no idea if there is any... I come from a world without any technology like this. But I hope there is.

[codecmoment]

Much like I said, I think having someone you could contact during the moonphase will be really important - because what if that happens and they check in with you? Y'know?

[cadeuces]

I can certainly see the concern; it's good of you to remind others to have plans in place.
I'd offered the opportunity to check in on others if they didn't have anyone they were comfortable with, as well, on my last post.
Just for the peace of mind if nothing else. Someone to message and alert others if they don't hear back from you during the cycle, so we all know to be on the lookout.

If we don't keep an eye out for one another here, who will?
If you hadn't found me, after all...

( Well. Who knows who would have or what they would have done? It's something she only really thought about after the fact. It was outside the cycles they know of and hadn't had the chance to prepare. Everyone was scattered. )

Thank you for making this, Hal.
I'm more than happy to help if you need it, wherever it may be.

[codecmoment]

That's because I'm fortunate to have Snake and you. I'll never have to worry about something happening to me.

But not everyone else may be so lucky. They might not make connections easy, or... I mean, I'm shy and have people problems at times, but like some of those people on the, uh, dating post or whatever? They could really get into trouble.

[wildsorcery]

The thing at the festival is a reoccurring thing?? What does that mean?

[codecmoment]

I guess some folks are new.

But before the festival stuff where all the moons were out, people seemed to change for a few days and then go back to normal. My partner turned into a wolf-snake... thing for a few days early in the month. And I am an Iris moonphase person, so later in the month I had rabbit parts and my personality got more, uh... friendly, later on. But only temporary.

[cadeuces]

I'm fortunate to have you too, Hal. ♥

You're right, though. Forming a network of our own and keeping an eye out for our neighbors, whether we know them or not, would be a great step in that direction.
I've worried a lot for the younger ones here as well...
I hope everyone can ensure they have someone to trust and find that same peace of mind.

[codecmoment]

I can't offer myself to everyone because I'm older and that's not okay.
But I'm still going to be a fussy worried dad figure.

[cadeuces]

Well no, the same goes for me, but at least being able to find someone and ensure they're safe goes a long way. Knowing who we can contact for them in case of such emergencies would go an even longer way.

Hmm, if you're Dad PhD., I suppose that makes me Mom MD, then.
Those are quite good hands to be in, I'd think.

[codecmoment]

Because if anything happens I can just say, "go ask your mother." And you'll likely know something to help.

[cadeuces]

"Take two nearby hands and call me in the morning."
That would help take the edge off, at least.

[codecmoment]

That's all it really takes, it seems.
It can be hard asking for help to begin with, though. Let alone asking for physical touch.

[cadeuces]

Yes, but I'm sure there are those who care about the ornery ones enough to offer it in an unassuming manner and help them out.
I know I have a few of my own tough guys I make sure to hug now and then. :)
Especially if we're going to keep an eye out for those affected.
Keep it respectful, of course.
But it's no issue to touch someone's hand or shoulder if they need it, or curl your fingers in their sleeve. Any little bit to stabilize them and get them off where they need to go.

[wildsorcery]

Is it magic? What should we do when it happens?

Does it happen to everyone? Does it hurt?

[ Anxiety™ ]

[codecmoment]

I guess so.
It might be nicer if it's a doctor or someone with a manner like yourself. Very friendly and kind. Good with people. You've seen a lot in your career!

[codecmoment]

[ Big same. ]

I've only had it happen to myself once, so you'd have to ask others. Mine went well, so I also can't advise.

1. It is magic. Everything here is woven in with magic, including the science, which sucks for people like me who do that for a living and now can't.
2. If it happens, if you have anyone you feel safe talking to, contact them.
3. Not everyone - only "Moonblessed," which is what we people found on the moons and brought here to the city are called. We're so very special and they like to monitor us.
4. The transformation didn't hurt, but it's the... need for touch and contact that can be very overwhelming.

[wildsorcery]

[ Well, at least he gets magic. The other things, not so much. ]

Oh. Okay. Do we know which moon makes us weird?

[ Ignoring the touchy-feely part SO MUCH. ]

I mean, ahead of time.

[codecmoment]

Unfortunately, no. Not that I know of. It's something you'll find out when it happens, basically.

[wildsorcery]

That sounds terrifying
what if you live alone???

[codecmoment]

That's what I'm worried about, too. People who might not have anyone right now. Folks usually just have... animal parts? So it shouldn't be that horrible. But my partner turned into an animal right away, and he came here with me, so... anything could happen.

I would get in contact with the Prismatica research facility or something like that. If they're interested in the Moonblessed and hold us in high regard, they should have something in place to protect us if something bad happens.

[freshtilapia]

That's important. I guess I'm lucky I do have at least one person I know to contact, even if there is no one from my world here.

[codecmoment]

I should try to connect people, but someone else tried that and it didn't go... great. But the tone was more romantic. After seeing people completely lose control because of the moon thing from the festival, I just... I want to hope or help or maybe get people to think about setting up options for emergencies. Some people can get really aggressive.

[freshtilapia]

Oh, is that what that post was for...?
I might have abused it a bit to have fun.
But anyway, I wouldn't mind being a point of contact for some people. Though I wouldn't know how much use I'd be as a jellyfish.