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[farmerofwrath]

[Under normal conditions, Zen wouldn't bother resorting to the network for this kind of question, often preferring to investigate on his own. But growing impatience pushes him to do this, in a way he assumes will yield quick answers.

When the audio starts, there's a distinctive sound of a lighter, followed by an exhalation. Smokers, and those who have been around one for long enough to recognize this combination of sounds will easily be able to infer that he is, in fact, smoking.]

I guess this has been asked countless and countless of times, so what's one more time, right?

[A small pause as he takes another drag, breathing the smoke out more softly this time. Despite the sharp wording, his tone is somehow controlled.]

Anyone know of a way to stop whatever this moon's doing that's getting on my nerves?

[Because it's hard not to make the connection between the sanguine moon up in the sky and the maddening restlessness.]

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[farmerofwrath]

Ah. Meditation, huh? Maybe it's worth a try.

[Zen almost sounds relieved. It would be awkward to talk with this woman, who sounds so serious and earnest in trying to help him, about intimate acts with others. Which is a concept he's not... really interested in indulging or talking about.

Smoking also helps put him a bit more at ease. What he hasn't figured out yet is a good way to deal with the more violent and carnal urges.]

You only said it helps calm the restlessness. Any idea if it helps relieve any impulsive urges, too?

[provenforce]

[ There's a little snort before she clears her throat. ]

He has problems with that even without the moon. But I think it helps him with that, too.

[farmerofwrath]

[The former is not the kind of information he seeks, so it's his turn to snort.]

Heh. Seems you have it rough, then. [No pun or double entendre intended, but he'll leave that to your interpretation.]

Well, guess I should thank you for the information and advice, lady.