[Video; UN: chrysalis]

[spoiledbugboy]

[After the less than desirable events that took place after the LmaO championship, Haga decided to pretty much stay holed up inside his quarters and not really talk to or interact with anyone. Which was likely a terrible idea considering he was still covered in bandages from the wounds caused by the wings that sprouted on him, and some Moonlacing could help patching those up in no time, but he didn't wanna risk it.

He had been feeling pretty weak the past days though. The lack of Chroma finally taking it's toll on him. He's likely one step away from his body crystallizing, but he doesn't really know. And to make matters more complicated, this is his first mooncycle.

After waking up, he's surprised and shocked to find that wings have sprouted on his back and that's enough to make him jump from bed and brace himself for more of them, just like when Majestas showed up. But they never come.

When the initial shock is gone, he does get pretty hyped up about his new bright green moth wings, not to mention the light green fluff around his wrists.

And, as expected from someone like him, he makes sure to broadcast his new features and brag about them, paying no mind to the fact everyone is gonna see his bandaged up arms in the feed.]

How do you like that, things are finally looking up for me! [He beams, wings flapping behind him.] It was about time something truly good happened to me in this place!

So... this is what those moon phases do, hm? I certainly don't see what you people are always complaining about, this is awesome! But I guess I would complain too if I didn't look this cool. [He adjusts his glasses, as confident as someone can be.

Then his stomach grumbles. Loudly.]

Geez... I've been really hungry since I woke up, what's up with that? [He mumbles mostly to himself, deciding to ignore that for now.]

Nevermind that, the point is I look far better than any of you out there and that's a fact! [He giggles to himself before cutting off the feed.]


(( ooc: for those who saved him at the amphitheater, feel free to poke him here and demand he thank you for your help because otherwise he won't do it (not because h isn't grateful, but because he's too proud to admit he needed help...) ))

Comments

[hagrides]

[A video should be answered by a video in return, so Haga will be greeted by... definitely some kind of human-sized bug.]

Quite fetching additions indeed, though I admit to some bias. [He's a moth himself after all.] I find the physical changes to be rather low on the list of complaints I hear.

[spoiledbugboy]

[Wow, this... being? Haga doesn't know what this guy is right off the bat, but he has some very obvious buggy like features so that automatically makes him 'cute' in Haga's book.]

I guess I'm guilty of being a little biased too. [He probably wouldn't be this satisfied with himself if he had received other Cordis traits, like cat ears for instance.]

There's more than physical changes? [Haga is pretty new to mooncycles as whole, save for what he sees in the network, so admittedly he still has questions.]

[hagrides]

[Haga is valid and his tastes are valid.]

Indeed there are. Sanguis, for example, have difficulty with the increased aggression while their moonblessing is active.

[spoiledbugboy]

[Bless your heart, God knows Haga needs validation.]

Hmm... I see... [And, almost as if on cue, his stomach growls again.]

... Wait! Is that why I'm so hungry since I woke up? Because of the moon stuff?

[hagrides]

You are a Cordis, yes? Cordis suffer from a faster metabolism and increased need for food and moonlacing.

[Manageable, but annoying.]

[spoiledbugboy]

Yeah, that's what I was told when I got here.

I can deal with the need for food but... [He pauses. The whole Moonlacing deal is still really weird to him. He understands that platonic touches also count towards producing it, but he isn't exactly keen on being near people, period.]

There sure is no escape from socializing in this place, hm?

[hagrides]

None, I am afraid. But you need do nothing more intense than hold hands.

[Given that Haga's uncomfortable with socializing at all, anything more intense is right out.]

[spoiledbugboy]

Yeah, I know, but it's still weird.

But I guess I can't sit here and whine about it. It's not like Chroma is just gonna magically appear in my account if I stay here. [Still there's a sigh from him.]

I've been feeling kinda weak these past days. Is it because I'm lacking Chroma?

[hagrides]

Most likely. It would be best to take care of that before matters worsen.

If you are in need of a hand to hold, I might offer mine. [A very buggy hand.]

[spoiledbugboy]

It probably would be a good idea.

[Actually a buggy hand doesn't sound bad at all.]

I was gonna say, you look... very interesting. Are you some sort of humanoid insect?

[foolishjustice]

[Say hello to an image of a strange chimera person with cat ears, marble fox fur patterns, black owl wings, and who knows what else that's not visible from the shoulders up.]

The appetite is a side effect of the Cordis moon. Our speed and agility increase, but so do our metabolisms.

[spoiledbugboy]

[That's an... interesting mix you got there. So much so that Haga takes a good couple seconds to actually reply, because he's a little too busy staring. It's like this guy was fused with every single monster card out there and then some. Kinda cool, but also a little disturbing.]

Really? That sounds like a hassle. [Of course this had to come with some type of hang up...

Haga looks to the side for a moment as if reading something. Likely his Chroma count app.]

Guess I'm gonna need to go out soon. [And judging by his tone and facial expression, that's the last thing he wanna do right now.]

[foolishjustice]

[The slit pupils probably don't help him look less unnerving, especially given the ring of red at the edges of his irises.]

You'd be missing out by staying indoors anyway, with wings like those.

Just, ah...a quick warning: you're probably giving off a very appealing scent right now, so don't be surprised if you get some extra attention.

[spoiledbugboy]

Wait, these wings aren't just cosmetic? I can fly with them? [His eyes widen in surprise. OK, now he really needs to leave his place, even though he has little to no energy to do that.

That second part though, he isn't very thrilled about that one.]

Ugh, really? [Haga doesn't mind getting attention from others but not that type of attention.]

Are there more downsides to this I need to know about? [Now he's starting to understand why people aren't fans of mooncycles.]

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[arrowroot]

[Wow.

Despite how heavily that statement is leaning on unneeded braggadocio, he's not wrong. Those are some lovely wings, and Ana is feeling a slight pang of jealousy that all she's gotten are some annoying scales. Scales she made a point of hiding up until today given that it's no longer her moon.]

I think excess hunger has something to do with lack of chroma.

[spoiledbugboy]

[Yeah, he's bragging, but it wouldn't be Haga if he didn't think of himself highly even if just a little. And considering his love for insects getting those wings was more akin to a blessing than a nuisance really.]

Yeah, someone told me I would crave food a lot during this, but I guess it could be worse. [He shrugs a bit.]

I just... wish my body wasn't asking so much for sweets. [He likes them, but he knows he needs something a little more substantial than that, and he can't really afford wasting time on something that isn't exactly gonna sustain him.]

I guess this whole bug thing is making my eating habits weird.

[arrowroot]

[Look man, flaunt what you've got. It's not every day you get to become part of something you really love.]

It seems to do that. I was really thirsty during Sanguis, personally.

[She can't do much about the sweets given that she nearly burned down her apartment attempting to learn (and failing) to use the oven.]

Isn't there a cafe you could go to? I think I saw some of them selling sweets.

[spoiledbugboy]

The problem isn't really where I can get something sweet to eat. [He legit kept all the nearby cafes in mind to visit in the near future.] It is where I'm gonna get the funds to go to those.

[He lets out a slightly exasperated sigh.] I'm not exactly swimming in social interactions right now, and to be honest I'm not really looking forward to that but... I suppose if I wanna eat I'm gonna have to do that, hm? [His displeasure is palpable.]

You think I would be able to get by just working somewhere? [He already expects her to say 'no', but it's worth the shot.]

[arrowroot]

Yes and no.

[Close?]

I did some looking into it once I got settled and demichroma is viable and easier to secure via work, but it doesn't translate as well when it comes to purchases. The exchange rate isn't great. It feels like if you're absolutely against the idea of getting it from the more regular sources you still might have to compromise between a job and... I don't know, hand holding?

[spoiledbugboy]

[Clearly there's no easy way out of interacting with others. Which isn't the end of the world, but it's still something Haga doesn't particularly enjoy.]

It's not that I'm absolutely against it, is just that... [He pauses for a moment.] It just feels weird. I'm not really used to it. [Which is his not so subtle way to say he's never been very popular.]

But maybe interacting with the people here is better than back home.

[arrowroot]

[There isn't. Sorry buddy. She doesn't know what that's like personally but she's been around all sorts and is capable of being sympathetic at the very least.]

That's always possible. You're open to a whole different experience here.

[She pauses for a moment, unsure if this is being presumptuous or not, but eventually just offers:]

We could be friends, if that makes it easier to start?

[spoiledbugboy]

[Well, that sure is... weird. Have someone just openly offer themselves to be his friend. But then again one of the reasons why no one did that back home was because of his less than stellar behavior.]

I-I guess we could? I-I don't even know your name though! [A beat.] You don't know mine either. It's Haga. [Well now he just feels awkward. It'll pass though.]

[arrowroot]

[Ana is a friendly lady, okay? Plus she gets the whole being young and not having the best relationship with one's peers. She got into a lot of scrapes as a child because the kids in Shaemoor had a habit of picking on her little brother.]

Illyana. It's nice to meet you, Haga.

HI SORRY IM LATE

[unholy_rebirth]

[This lad looks fairly young. Although she's not great at guessing human ages...but you know what? The Mothering Instinct does not care. It's Mom Time(tm).]

Those are very lovely, dear. I wonder if you can fly with them? - Um, but - please don't try. Without something soft under you. [dsfkkf]

Were you injured by something?

Hey I took forever too because life's been a mess!

[spoiledbugboy]

[Haga can't help but beam at the compliment. Praising is a very, very easy way into his heart.]

Heh... Of course they are lovely, everything about bugs is cool! [Too bad the praising doesn't do anything to diminish his ego. At least not immediately.] I was told I could fly with them, but I didn't try yet. [He's not exactly in the best shape to do so.

And speaking of which...]

Oh, hm... these... [He looks down at his bandaged arms, then immediately tries to brush it off.] I-It's no big deal! I just got caught up on some things, I'll be in top shape soon! [Well, not if he stays holed up in his room.]