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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!)

Comments

[zunge]

what do you mean?

yes. it generates a lot more chroma. though any moonlacing when the moon you're tied to is in the sky does too.

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what if a person has no choice in having their chroma drained? would it still be well-deserved?

i missed that part about the moons. hmm. what do the moons have to do with moonlacing? does it affect your ability to moonlace if a particular moon is rising?

[zunge]

yes. anyone can tell when they're low. the smart thing would be to quickly find someone to moonlace with.

it increases how much chroma the moonlacing generates.

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hm. i suppose i can't really judge until i've experienced it for myself.

so sex during a particular moon phase is leads to more chroma than usual. got it. wait, which moon is on the rise now? are you affected?

--would the number of moonlacing partners affect the outcome?

[zunge]

right now, none of them. they only happen the first half of the month or so.

haven't a clue.

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aah, this is endless! i'm going to raid the first library i come across, i'm sure of it now!

do you want to try moonlacing with me? but, ah, it might be a little tamer than what your preferences are. would you be interested in trying?

[zunge]

surprised you didn't check libraries first.

Like I said before, depends on what kind. Someone else would be better suited if you want hugs and handholding.

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oh, i checked them! but not for this. besides, they kicked me out for making noise, and i'm not ready to go back and try my luck just yet.

well, i'm not well-versed in kissing other people. would that be a concern?

[zunge]

[You can't see or year him, WWX, but he's sighing so much at that first part. Whoever this new arrival is, he sounds like a major annoyance and a handful. Time to weigh the pros and cons to agreeing. On the one hand, even kissing will generate some decent chroma. On the other... is it worth putting up with this personality?]

Tch.

Not right now. I might consider it some other time.

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[hey now! he has perfectly good qualities too! they're not a lot, and they're mostly relegated to his fighting and cultivating abilities... and he's kind of a freeloader too... uh. hm.]

alright then!

ah, i forgot to ask - if we meet, by what name should i call you?

[zunge]

Noiz.