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[ruinology]

[ This goes out as soon as Sorey starts to see his own changes. He knows about the transformation stuff. It's a little hard to miss that, but still. ]

So now that we're in the Cordis phase is in effect, I thought I should ask about it. Yes, I probably should have done that before now and I won't make any excuses for that.

[ Though the mission sort of had taken priority, right? ]

What should I be expecting besides the physical changes? Any advice on how to handle it?

[ Then, as an after thought: ]

I'd like to ask about the Iris phase too. Not for myself, but for a friend.

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[flutteringprince]

Do you already know you're Cordis or are you just asking because we're 2 for 3 of the moons?

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[ruinology]

I think the tail is a pretty dead giveaway, yeah. Yeah I'm pretty sure I know at this point.

[flutteringprince]

Fair, just wanted to be sure! Well, I'm the same and so far what I've experienced is eating a lot. I dunno, I just feel hungry a lot? I work at the Sunset Host Club too and I feel like the patrons have been a bit more... into me than usual? I've only worked there a couple weeks at most, though, so I'm still trying to figure out if this is normal or not.

[He knows he's good at charming the ladies, but even this was a bit more than usual. Still!]

Also, wanting to moonlace! The urge is very strong, although I can't quite get a feel on what exactly I want. It's like a mix of a lot of stuff.

[But what he's received the past two days has helped for sure!]

[ruinology]

[ Well that explains why he's feeling pretty starved. He hasn't been outside really yet to tell if the other bit is true. Sorey isn't sure how he would feel about people giving him unwanted attention.... ]

What you mean "urge to moonlace?" Does that vary too?

[wildsorcery]

Um, I... I don't know much about Cordis, but... but Iris makes you really hot and very... very desperate for contact with someone else. We... um... some Iris people, that is - we had a cuddle party in a blanket fort. It seemed to work.

[ruinology]

Oh. That doesn't sound too bad.

[ Warm and affectionate is hardly the end of the world, after all. ]

[wildsorcery]

But... uh... sometimes you.... really want some more... um... intimate contact. Also very badly. Very badly.

[ Being horny as hell was weird. ]

[ruinology]

[ He understands but... ]

A-and how do you deal with that?

[ Guess who has absolutely no experience? ]

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[codecmoment]

Hello!

Cordis get playful and hungry, for food and sex. They also make pheromones! In my experience, I'm drawn right in to a Cordis. Up close his smell makes me kinda dizzy, though.

I'm an Iris. You get really cuddly and want to protect and care for people. It takes away my shyness and anxiety and I just... act and love and want to make people feel good. I feel their emotions a bit more strongly, too, while normally I'm not very socially adept. You may also go into heat, which... uh... you really want to mate. I'm a lop-eared rabbit, if you're curious.

Hopefully that helps!

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[ruinology]

That's actually really informative.

[ Mikleo is not going to like any of that Iris stuff. ]

I'm going to pass all of this on, of course. It's just a little weird to hear since I never really thought about those sorts of things before?

[codecmoment]

Happy to help! I know two Cordis guys and they're completely different people. One is like, cat eyes with owl feathers, and the other is a silver fox. The former is very... cuddly and hesitant to indulge, and a serious guy. The latter I watched eat like five pizzas and he's a sneaky, clever man to begin with.

[ruinology]

Well I haven't grown any feathers. It makes me wonder just how many combinations are possible. Then I wonder what determines what changes and how it changes.

[ Sorey is a nerd. Fair warning. ]

Now is that really different from how they behave normally?

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[loudmouths]

you're gonna attract people with your pheromones

they'll either be allured by you in some way or they might even want to ... y'know

[ bone. ]

other than that, i notice being WAY hungrier than normal. it makes me wanna eat everything in sight.

[ not to mention the moonlacing urges, but— ]

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[ruinology]

I'm sorry. I thought I just read that I'm going to be giving off pheromones.

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[loudmouths]

yeah, y'know like

[ keigo's smart, but... science isn't something he's dabbled in a lot SO: ]

the chemicals and stuff animals use to attract each other or something like that

[ nailed it. ]

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[ruinology]

That definition isn't wrong. It's pretty much spot on. Though they are used in various ways. Sure they can attract a mate, but they can also deter threats as well.

It's basically like saying "Hey I'm here and available" or "Hey I'm here get lost."

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[songspring]

It's good that you're asking now.

The cordis effects seem to vary from individual. It can be a lot to handle. Whenever the moon shifts I just find it easier to stay someplace safe to avoid any inconveniences.

I just arrived recently so I'm still learning more about it myself. Would you like to discuss it more?

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[ruinology]

I would, yes. Honestly I don't want to be an inconvenience for anyone. If it's going to be a problem for others, I would like to know about everything I can do.

[songspring]

It's going to sound ridiculous.

When the cordis moon took effect I became part owl..! Really now, I found it easier to stay with a trusted friend. Maybe one who wouldn't laugh at your appearance.

Do you know someone like that who could help?

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[circulets]

[ For a moment, Mikleo simply listens to what Sorey asks the network. While he's been doing his own research, this really wasn't a bad idea at all. ]

Good idea, Sorey. The best way to learn about what to expect is to ask those who have gone through this firsthand.

I've done my own research, but it'd be a good idea to compare our notes.

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[ruinology]

[ You know he had wondered what Mikleo would think of all of this. Particularly some of the things about the Iris Cycle. Given that Mikleo hasn't changed at all during the two moons kind of leaves no room for doubt at this point. ]

I should have started on this sooner, before the moons started going through their cycles at all.

[ Because who could give better, unbiased information but the people experiencing it for themselves? ]

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[circulets]

I wouldn't blame yourself. We didn't exactly have time to learn that much about this world before all of this started.

[ Sorey... can be a little too hard on himself at times. ]

What have you found out so far?

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[inabluemoon]

The changes, physical and otherwise, can vary widely every different phase. But if you're Cordis you should be careful because while you might not be aware of it you could be letting off pheromones.

[He's been on the other end of those pheromones himself, and being Sanguis it's more than a little annoying.]

Iris transformations tend to be either rabbits, deer, or jellyfish based on my observations. It's difficult to determine any other traits without already knowing the specifics of each individual affected though, the most I've really been able to pinpoint is that they seem to have some degree of electric abilities.

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[ruinology]

So I won't know if I'm giving anything off until it's too late? Or will there be some kind of sign that I could look for before then?

[ Rabbits, deer, or jellyfish? Sorey nearly busts out laughing because he's just picturing Mikleo in any and all of those sorts of transformation. Tentacleo. Edna would love that one so much. ]

Hold on... What do you mean a degree of electric abilities?

[inabluemoon]

Well if you suddenly start being popular that might be a sign.

[A chuckle. Is he slightly roasting a complete stranger? Absolutely.]

Otherwise from what I can tell you can't smell it yourself.

And what do you think I mean? Magic, obviously. I haven't really seen it much, but it seems that each moonblessing corresponds to various kinds of magic. Nothing very useful, though.