[Voice] - About Moon Cycle Antics...

[envoyoftwilight]

[Midna does not make much use out of the network, but figures she has a question and doesn't want her face attached to it, in the event that anyone puts two and two together and realises she's actually asking for a little assistance. In the most subtle way she can muster, anyway.]

Hello, lovelies.
I've a question and your cycle—moon—whatever you wish to call it—is irrelevant.

How you do handle traits you acquire that could potentially be harmful to others, or to yourself? A good example of this might be if you grow horns and don't want to gore anyone who comes near you or sleeps next to you. Another example of this might be if you acquire serpent traits and possibly have some form of venomous accompaniment. Not that I know how that would work.

But you get the point, I'm sure. I'm not asking for any specific reason other than curiosity, so please, indulge me.

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[foolishjustice]

I'm lucky enough that my claws retract, so I'm just careful to keep them sheathed whenever I'm not using them. The fangs are a little trickier. I've managed to avoid biting my tongue so far, but I haven't figured out how to make sure it stays that way other than being extremely careful while I'm eating.

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[envoyoftwilight]

You have claws and fangs.

[She pauses a moment.]

Are you a Sanguis or a Cordis? [Not that it matters. Midna's just trying to figure out what the difference is between the people who fall into either. She's wagering Sanguis, however.] Either way, it sounds as though for you, it's simply trial and error.

[foolishjustice]

Cordis, I have cat-like claws and canine teeth.

Unfortunately, sometimes trial and error is all you can do. Moonblessed and Moonheld changes are so varied, I doubt there are self-help books for things like this.

[envoyoftwilight]

I'm inclined to agree with you. It doesn't help that every month is not necessarily the same.

I was mostly curious to hear how people were handling their own issues. You never know when that information might come to be practical.

[foolishjustice]

I can understand why. Even if you have traits from your own moon figured out, you never know when you'll end up around someone else dealing with unfamiliar changes.

[envoyoftwilight]

That's very true. I couldn't claim to have mine 'figured out,' as it were. Because it hasn't been the same every month. I mean, I supposed it's been similar, but not identical. I can't say I have anyone else's figured out in the slightest either.

[foolishjustice]

Mine have been...fairly consistent so far, at least in terms of the visible changes.

The thing I'm having the most trouble figuring out, honestly, is the pheromones. I haven't figured out how to keep them from distracting people, or inciting them toward behavior they'd be ashamed of later.

[envoyoftwilight]

...Pheromones?

[She perks up with interest.]

Is that what I think it is? If so, then how would you be able to control it? Isn't that a little bit out of your hands?

[foolishjustice]

If you're thinking a scent that inspires certain reactions in others, then yes. The ones Cordis Moonblessed have make us seem more attractive to others. All I've been able to figure out so far is to warn anyone I don't keep a physical distance from, so that they'll at least know they're at risk of breathing in something mood altering.

[envoyoftwilight]

[...That. Suddenly explains... a bit. Maybe.]

Do all under the Cordis experience that, or is that specific to you? It sounds troublesome. Or a blessing, depending on how you look at it.

[foolishjustice]

It's a fairly common trait, though the specific scent varies. I've seen others discussing ways to avoid unwanted attention because of it.

[envoyoftwilight]

I was unaware such a thing occurred, though I suppose that clarifies some things for me. I'm not a Cordis, but I know some who are.

How do you handle yours? I don't suppose you avoid unnecessary contact. That seems to be something I've heard people resorting to.

[foolishjustice]

I try to avoid being in enclosed spaces with people, and stay downwind when I can. My wings are very sensitive to air currents, so I can easily tell which way the wind is blowing.

[envoyoftwilight]

You have wings, too? What exactly do you turn into?

[Midna's trying to think of everything she's ever seen with wings, fangs, and claws. She's not doing a very good job, considering she imagines most of the creatures she's accustomed to probably aren't the kinds that come from his world.]

[foolishjustice]

A...mix of all three creatures associated with Cordis. I get the wings of an owl, with cat-like claws, feet, ears, and eyes, and the fur pattern and teeth of a fox. Plus a tail that's mostly cat-like, but has owl tail feathers running down the sides.

[envoyoftwilight]

...

[Midna utters out what sounds like a titter. A laugh? Something. Kind of.]

Goodness. I will never complain about my own situation again. Not that I ever really did, but what you go through sounds far worse. You poor thing.

[foolishjustice]

It was definitely a lot of trouble at first, but it's actually not that bad now that I'm prepared for it. I switched the bed my apartment came with out for a waterbed, and it's very accommodating of my extra limbs. I can even lay on my back and not end up with my wings getting pinched or falling asleep.

[envoyoftwilight]

...What's a waterbed?

[She heard everything else, but. BUT. This sounds very relevant to her interests.]

[foolishjustice]

Just what it sounds like: a bed filled with water instead of springs or foam. Since most of its volume is liquid instead of solid, its shape changes to accommodate the person laying on it without causing any extra pressure. They're very helpful when you're short on laying positions that don't have one limb or another underneath you.

[envoyoftwilight]

That sounds amazing. Where did you get one of those? How much did did it cost you?? I love my bed already, but...

[A pause.]

I want a waterbed now.

[foolishjustice]

It was a little on the expensive side, but I got it from an ordinary furniture store.

[He'll go ahead and give her the address of one on Level 2.]

[envoyoftwilight]

Wonderful!

[Except. She'll probably have to fight with wanting to eat fancy food and wanting to get a waterbed now.]

Wait. You sleep on a waterbed with wings? Aren't you afraid you'll... break it or something?

[foolishjustice]

The top is padded, so it's more difficult to puncture. Otherwise, I'd have probably torn it open with my claws in my sleep.

[envoyoftwilight]

I see...
You actually sound quite dangerous during the moon cycles. I'll remember to stay on your good side.

[foolishjustice]

Well, Cordis does have three incredibly efficient hunters as its associated animals. Fortunately, the moon influences us toward more playful moods than violent ones.