text, un: researcher

[starmark]

[NOTE: "researcher" is not Jotaro's usual UN; this is a post from a throwaway account for the purposes of anonymity!]

Hello. We are attempting to conduct research for two ongoing studies of the moons and the affects they have on the behavior of the moonblessed. See below for respondent criteria and survey questions to answer.

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STUDY #1: A study of how Moonblessed relationship dynamics and behavior are influenced by the activity of their respective moons.

SEEKING: Moonblessed currently in an exclusive or committed (even if not exclusive) relationship with another Moonblessed not of the same moon as them.

SURVEY QUESTIONS:
<b>▶ DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:</b> <b>I Am A:</b> (Identify your gender OR write "I prefer not to disclose") <b>My Moon Is:</b> (Sanguis | Cordis | Iris) <b>Time Since Arrival in Lunatia:</b> (in months) <b>▶ PARTNER'S DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:</B> <b>They Are A:</b> (Identify their gender OR write "I prefer not to disclose") <b>Their Moon Is:</b> (Sanguis | Cordis | Iris) <b>Time Since Their Arrival in Lunatia:</b> (in months) <b>▶ SET ONE: HOW YOUR MOONBLESSING MANIFESTS:</b> Please answer here with a brief description, in your own words, of how your moonblessing manifests. Please describe both physical and psychological aspects as applicable. <b>▶ SET TWO: HOW YOUR PARTNER'S MOONBLESSING MANIFESTS:</b> Please answer here with a brief description, in your own words, of how your moonblessing manifests. Please describe both physical and psychological aspects as applicable. <b>▶ SET THREE: QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP:</b> <b>How long have you been in your exclusive or committed relationship:</b> Please respond in your own words. <b>How does your moonblessing affect how you feel about your partner when your moon is active:</b> Please respond in your own words. <b>How does your partner's moonblessing affect how they behave toward you when their moon is active:</b> Please respond in your own words. <b>How does the triple moon's behavior affect how you behave toward each other when all moons are active:</b> Please respond in your own words.
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STUDY #2: A study of how Moonblessed personal traits may affect their associated Moonblessing.

SEEKING: Moonblessed newly arrived to Lunatia who have not yet experienced a moon cycle.

SURVEY QUESTIONS:
<b>▶ DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:</b> <b>I Am A:</b> (Identify your gender OR write "I prefer not to disclose") <b>My Species Is:</b> (Identify your species OR write "I prefer not to disclose") <b>I Am Romantically Interested In:</b> (Identify your preference OR write "I prefer not to disclose") <b>▶ QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR MOONBLESSING PREDICTION:</b> <b>I believe my moon will manifest as:</b> Please select Sanguis | Cordis | Iris. <b>Briefly describe your reasoning (if any) for what moonblessing you think you will manifest:</b> Please respond in your own words. <b>Briefly describe what attracts you to a partner:</b> Please respond in your own words.
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[OOC NOTES: If your character is the type to jack around with the Scientific Process™ and turn in a bogus survey, please feel at liberty to do so! Real responses, however, will be compiled and there may well be a follow-up post using the information provided.

Respondents of Survey #2, please assume your character got assigned an anonymous case study ID number and asked for contact information so that the study can later get follow-up data on how their actual moonblessing manifested; OOCly this can be handwaved!

Please put survey responses beneath their respective comment headers, but feel free to use the rest of the post for the usual discussion and chatter! Thanks!]

Comments

[starmark]

...Oh.
Are you French?
I have a friend who's French but he's not here.

Yeah, I'm a Sanguis.
And actually...
I mean I don't know if I'm just a busted Sanguis or not but
For me it can go both ways?

I mean my "approach is aggressive" like you said.
But I also like it when I'm "approached aggressively" too.
Like for me it doesn't matter who's doing it so long as it's there.

[sycamour]

Perhaps it is simply the aggression that you enjoy - that could be the key for Sanguis, as well. I would not worry too much. Within reason, such passion can be wonderful! Some people like the slow burn and others like it fast and furious; neither are wrong! I don't have a preference, myself! All is good!

[Is that too much information? Oh well! And....hm.]

I am not French, no! I can't say I've heard of any such region. I am from Kalos. It's a pleasure, or should I say, enchanté!

[starmark]

Oh, uh.
Okay I know I'm going to spell this wrong.

Du-mem.
Wait.
Hang on I'm going to say it into the thing and see what it gives back.

...

De même?

[sycamour]

[Oh, that makes him laugh!

...not that you can see it, but...anyway...]

Parfait! That means 'perfect'! It is so nice to exchange a bit of Kalosian with someone! Although I must admit, I'm having to focus quite hard to try and form some of the words...another quirk of this place, I'm sure! There are so many things to research here, I can't keep up!

[....wait

hang on]

I AM SO RUDE! Here I am, saying how lovely it is to meet you and I haven't even given you my name! I am Professor Augustine Sycamore, although I usually just go by my last name! Or you can use my first, or my title...I do not mind! It is fun to have options, no?

[starmark]

I only know how to say a couple of things.
My friend always talked really fast.

[REALLY. REALLY. FAST.]

Also I think a lot of the stuff he tried to teach me was dirty probably.
But anyway.

Hi.
I'm kind of keeping my identity a secret so people will give unbiased answers.
But since you already answered I can message you on my real account if you want.

[sycamour]

Of course, that would be lovely! I do always enjoy meeting new people. Message away!

private text, un: nevercrywolf

[starmark]

hi it's me
the researcher guy from the survey thing

i'm jotaro
are you really a professor
what do you study

[sycamour]

Hello hello Jotaro, or as we say in Kalos, bonjour! I am most definitely a professor; I even have my own laboratory, believe it or not! But you may not have heard of my speciality subject. Not unless you've heard of pokemon, that is!

[And judging by the fact that you called him 'French' and not Kalosian, he's guessing you don't...

...not that it matters! What a perfect excuse to introduce the topic!!]

[starmark]

i haven't, sorry
what is it

i mean i assume if you have a lab you do research as well as teach
so maybe you can give me the introduction?

[sycamour]

[oh geez oh man he will write you a NOVEL IN COURIER FONT]

I do indeed both perform research and teach. They tend to come hand in hand and I enjoy every minute of both! I'm more than happy to give you an introduction to the wonderful world of pokemon - it's part of my job! - but perhaps it might be easier if I send you a picture, to start. Would you mind?

[starmark]

sure, that's fine
i'm not out in public or anything

just at my apartment

[sycamour]

[Excellent! After a few minutes (it has been surprisingly difficult to wrangle his three little ones today...), an image file called mespetits.png will arrive.]

Let me know once you've received it, and I can explain! Particularly why Chespin is crying - I promise she's not hurt! She's just a little sensitive and wanted to be in the centre!

[starmark]

those are animals
that frog is the same size as the fox

that's a FUCKING HUGE FROG

[sycamour]

Isn't he simply magnificent?! That's Froakie! Normally he doesn't mind bending to Chespin's whims, but this time he was not having it, and good for him, I say! She does need to learn that she can't always have her way!

[starmark]

WHERE DID YOU GET A FROG THAT BIG

[sycamour]

From Kalos, of course! We breed them in my laboratory for new trainers! Isn't he adorable? Ah, but all three of them are adorable....I could never pick a favourite!

He's actually quite small, really, in terms of other water-types. Ah, if only I could send you a picture of Greninja...now THAT is a big pokemon! At least compared to Froakie!

[starmark]

you...breed them
and then you give them to people?

what do you research, then
genetics?
evolution?

[sycamour]

Evolution, yes! Très bien, you got it! I am most impressed! My main topic is a particular kind of evolution that is mostly unique to my region. I won't bore you with the details - it can be overwhelming even for experienced trainers, and you have barely started on your pokemon journey! - but safe to say, it is very very interesting!

We shall have to have coffee some time, and you can meet Froakie in person! I find there is only so much one can learn from text, no? You must get out into the world and experience things!

[starmark]

wait
i'm on a pokemon journey?

i mean...
sure ok i guess
hopefully it's less bizarre than the last journey i went on

but yeah coffee would be fine
i'd definitely like to see a frog that evolved to be that big
its natural habitat has got to be pretty wild too for it to be so large

[sycamour]

[Yep, you're on a pokemon journey and it's too late to get off it! désolé (or not)]

You are more than welcome to meet Froakie in person. I always love talking to those with a genuine interest in my pokemon, and I also love meeting new people! Particularly in a place like this, where I do not really know anyone!

So if you would not mind humouring me, I would most appreciate it.

[starmark]

sounds okay to me
you're new like you said so coffee's on me

...wait
is the other one going to cry if you only bring the frog
bring them all if you want
it's not like i'm trying to play favorites or anything

[sycamour]

So generous! But keep in mind you are the one accepting my invitation, so the coffee will be on me. But we can argue the point when we meet!

As for my three little ones...regardless, they will all be clamouring for your attention, so consider this a warning! Even Fennekin (the orange one on the left) will, despite how he tries to seem cool and uninterested! Chespin will probably cry, but you can avoid that if you let her sit on your lap for a bit :)

[starmark]

it doesn't really have anything to do with the invitation
and mostly just the fact that if you're new you probably haven't moonlaced too much yet

i'm not going to make you pay for me when your chroma's probably low as it is

[sycamour]

A valid point! But I managed to earn a fair bit through engaging in all the *BTSB festivities. Enough to ensure coffee with a friend won't have me on the street, at least!

But the offer is definitely appreciated, mon ami. Have you been here long?

[starmark]

yeah i've been here since uh
i think last november?

uh let me check the survey my boyfriend filled out

ok yeah five months