text; un: weiwuxian

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[ after an embarrassingly long time spent figuring out the functions of the communication bracelet - look, it's a lot to take in all in one go - wei wuxian types out a message that's equal parts honest inquiry and throwing things on a wall to see what sticks. ]

my respectful salute to everyone reading this. my name is wei wuxian, from the yunmeng jiang sect. i have some questions and a request, if it pleases.

[ okay, the manners part is done. wei wuxian can now go wild. ]

from what i've been told, moonlacing is the practice of creating chroma. it requires at least two willing participants, and physical contact is involved.

how much contact is needed? would exposed skin touching covered skin work? how long does one need to be in contact with their moonlacing partner in order to succeed in creating chroma, what's the bare minimum? how exactly is it stored, and can you learn how moonlacing is done? has anyone succeeded in moonlacing by themselves? are there limitations to moonlacing? does it still work if your partner is unconscious, or otherwise unable to participate due to injury or some other misfortune? how quickly can you lose chroma, what's the quickest that anyone's ever drained their reserves?

i have so many questions!

anyway, my request is this: would anyone be willing to help me test the answers to these questions by moonlacing with me? i'll be more than grateful for the help!

thank you for your time!

(ooc: related log over here!)

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text; un: lostsong.

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The answer to all of this is...
Who even fucking cares?
You’re overthinking it.
Is there something you’re actually trying to buy?

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how can you not want to know the answers to these things? it's very interesting! think of the possibilities it could lead to!

...i would like to get some new clothes, though. and maybe a bottle of liquor or two.

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That’s all?
Unless you’re morally opposed to one night stands
You’re not exactly shooting for the stars with those goals...

Not really sure what other possibilities you’re considering here, either
Most of the scientific details don’t matter on a day to day basis

Probably

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one night stand? i don't think i understand the context of the phrase.

and what's wrong with wanting clothes and liquor? they're respectably decent things to ask for!

let me satisfy my own curiosity, then. if i can learn something new, then it's already a success for me. you never know when the information may be useful.

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Well
Clothes and liquor are pretty high on my list too
I’ll admit that
They’re just not that difficult to come by...

Maybe we should go a little simpler with this.
Are you a virgin

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should i be aiming for a pavilion, with glass decorations and gold-threaded tassels?
maybe i'll get a roasted duck and a goat too!

what does virginity have anything to do with this???

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If Chroma comes from physical contact
And more intense moonlacing yields better results...
Isn’t the progression logical from there

That kind of protest though, wouldn’t that be a yes?
I don’t think I’m willing to sign up for that, but I’ll buy you the liquor if you’re struggling that much.

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that's the whole point of the questions, to find out what can and can't be done! theory is one thing, practice is another!

i feel like i walked into a conversational trap, and it's entirely my fault. fine, yes, i haven't slept with anyone. it's too messy.

[ after all, he has filial obligations, even if he's just the adopted son of the jiangs. any dishonor he brings to the name is doubled should a scandal ever come out that relates him to another, be it woman or man, regardless of their social standing. wei wuxian wouldn't dare disrespect his shifu like that. ]

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Isn't it easier just to do it and find out from there
That's all I'm saying.
If you're entering into it with the agreement of it being a test it's not like you have much to lose.

[ just be a slut! it's not that deep!! ]

Do most traps end with charity offers where you come from

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...i admit that i can't argue with that logic.

[he's trying his best here, it's taking some effort!!!]

and it depends on who's making the trap, to be honest. people can be very creative with what they consider to be cruelty.

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If you find there's something cruel about the opportunity to get drunk
Don't take the offer, then
You only have my word to say I'm not interested in toying with a stranger
At least not in that sense
Really, a lot of us have Chroma to spare, though.

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then i accept. and i'll take full responsibility for any mishaps that might befall me. please take care of me!

where should we meet?

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I’ll try not to leave you in a gutter, I guess.
Where is easiest for you
Since we’ve already established you’re the poorer one
It’ll be simplest if I go to wherever you’ve ended up

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oh! well, i'm at the park with the water fountain of a naked lady! it's a very impressive statue, such attention to detail...

how will i recognize you?