...It definitely has been. The chroma production is calming, and it's good to have you nearby.
If the emotional symptoms continue to be controllable, then I would be more willing to have you over - however, I can't guarantee that they will be, and the consequences if they're not don't strike me as worth taking a risk like that.
[And really, as disappointing as it is...he does. Sanguis is something.]
I admit, it was something I was a little concerned about...I've seen more than one Sanguis in a relationship posting on the public network, so overcome by possessiveness that they demand everyone stays away from their partner...I don't want you to have to suffer that, or worse.
[...you know, the. the face removing, etc.]
We can ease into it. Maybe starting by meeting at public places when you're in the middle of it, for example - seeing how you go when the effects are strongest. But it's something we can plan during Cordis. Don't worry about it now.
[Let him drum his fingers against the leather of that jacket.]
If there's any kind of messages I can send to you, when it gets heavier, that will ease your mind...let me know. Like I said, I can get creative!
[...ah. That'll make him just...run his fingers along your cheek, all right.]
I had a feeling that might be it. I don't blame you for being worried about that, either.
[Since....you know. Sanguis. Sycamore will fall silent for a moment, while he thinks. Sometimes it's best to make sure the words end up in the right order, etc.]
I know you know I wouldn't blame you in the slightest, but I also know you'd still never forgive yourself.
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For what it's worth, I've only ever heard about Sanguis being truly violent in the direction of others, not their intimate partner. I know that's still not a good thing, but...well. If it helps to ease your mind, a little bit.
I've heard that as well, but the possessiveness aspect is troubling in that regard. I can see where that has potential to go poorly, under the right circumstances.
[Oh, that is nice, isn't it. Pet name well-chosen; good job Lysandre, damn.
...Anyway, he doesn't seem to find the question deserving of the Groves, exactly, it's just something he has to think about for a moment, with regards to how he wants to phrase things.]
I don't. But I prefer to have control over as many aspects of a situation as I can; that extends to people. I can usually control it well enough; I can't guarantee it will remain so under Sanguis.
[...ah. Sycamore clearly isn't bothered by that admission; if anything, he's interested.]
That makes sense, actually, in terms of something that would likely be intensified by Sanguis. I've found the best fuel for the moonblessings tends to be existing traits or feelings that align with them, so.
[That, and he's not all that surprised to learn you're a...a little bit of a control freak, mon cheri (such a good pet name), he. kind of knew that already....the thought makes him laugh softly, shifting his fingers from your cheek, back to the cravat.]
You know I tend to be a bit of tease, at times...it's something I can definitely rein in, if you think it might trigger something nasty from Sanguis.
I'm not certain, honestly. Again, it's one of those things that I find difficult to predict until I know exactly how it tends to behave and manifest.
[He likes patterns and concrete data. Part of the reason he liked working with technology, really; either it works or it doesn't, and there's usually a quantifiable reason why.]
...We really do tend to like to ascribe reason to all of this, don't we.
We're going to start naming the theories, at this point.
[He can think of a few suitably salacious ones. Anyway...]
Well. Don't worry too much about it. We can work up to being alone at the peak of Sanguis; for now, as long as you send me a message or two, I'll be satisfied.
[...that is such a good pet-name, and he is going to skip his way home thinking about how they've shifted from mon ami to mon cheri. It's like Mega Evolution!
...
...no, he's not going to describe it as such aloud. Anyway...]
Good.
[...is this ill-advised, because of Sanguis? Perhaps, but...if he thinks about it for too long he'll lose his nerve and there is no way he's leaving without doing this, so. Have a (suitable!) goodbye kiss, you; nothing too over-the-top, but definitely far longer than that peck from before.]
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[Just...not now, all right.]
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You're right, I'm sorry. We can save that for Cordis as well.
[Let him cuddle up to you a bit, resting a light hand on your stomach.]
...is this helping, a little? With the emotional symptoms? If you start feeling it strongly, I'm happy to leave and give you space.
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If the emotional symptoms continue to be controllable, then I would be more willing to have you over - however, I can't guarantee that they will be, and the consequences if they're not don't strike me as worth taking a risk like that.
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[And really, as disappointing as it is...he does. Sanguis is something.]
I admit, it was something I was a little concerned about...I've seen more than one Sanguis in a relationship posting on the public network, so overcome by possessiveness that they demand everyone stays away from their partner...I don't want you to have to suffer that, or worse.
[...you know, the. the face removing, etc.]
We can ease into it. Maybe starting by meeting at public places when you're in the middle of it, for example - seeing how you go when the effects are strongest. But it's something we can plan during Cordis. Don't worry about it now.
[Let him drum his fingers against the leather of that jacket.]
If there's any kind of messages I can send to you, when it gets heavier, that will ease your mind...let me know. Like I said, I can get creative!
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You've been trying very hard to get me to agree that I'll contact you if Sanguis is particularly strong.
[He's noticed.]
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[And he does mean that.]
I'd just like the occasional text message. To know you're all right.
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[...]
I admit that I'm concerned about hurting you eventually. During Sanguis.
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I had a feeling that might be it. I don't blame you for being worried about that, either.
[Since....you know. Sanguis. Sycamore will fall silent for a moment, while he thinks. Sometimes it's best to make sure the words end up in the right order, etc.]
I know you know I wouldn't blame you in the slightest, but I also know you'd still never forgive yourself.
[...]
For what it's worth, I've only ever heard about Sanguis being truly violent in the direction of others, not their intimate partner. I know that's still not a good thing, but...well. If it helps to ease your mind, a little bit.
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...you don't have to answer this, if you think it's a question better suited for the Groves.
[You know....Goat Time.]
But do you consider yourself a jealous person, mon cheri?
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...Anyway, he doesn't seem to find the question deserving of the Groves, exactly, it's just something he has to think about for a moment, with regards to how he wants to phrase things.]
I don't. But I prefer to have control over as many aspects of a situation as I can; that extends to people. I can usually control it well enough; I can't guarantee it will remain so under Sanguis.
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That makes sense, actually, in terms of something that would likely be intensified by Sanguis. I've found the best fuel for the moonblessings tends to be existing traits or feelings that align with them, so.
[That, and he's not all that surprised to learn you're a...a little bit of a control freak, mon cheri (such a good pet name), he. kind of knew that already....the thought makes him laugh softly, shifting his fingers from your cheek, back to the cravat.]
You know I tend to be a bit of tease, at times...it's something I can definitely rein in, if you think it might trigger something nasty from Sanguis.
[...look, at least he has some self-awareness.]
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[He likes patterns and concrete data. Part of the reason he liked working with technology, really; either it works or it doesn't, and there's usually a quantifiable reason why.]
...We really do tend to like to ascribe reason to all of this, don't we.
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We're going to start naming the theories, at this point.
[He can think of a few suitably salacious ones. Anyway...]
Well. Don't worry too much about it. We can work up to being alone at the peak of Sanguis; for now, as long as you send me a message or two, I'll be satisfied.
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[...]
I'll let you know if something goes poorly on this end, though if I tell you not to come over, there's likely a reason why.
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[It will kill him, but...he will respect your request.
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...I should probably head off; give you a bit of space. But you will keep up the contact, right?
[He'll actually look quite serious, about that one! Hand on your face, and everything. This is a serious request, Lysandre!]
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Of course, mon cheri. I'll do what I can.
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...
...no, he's not going to describe it as such aloud. Anyway...]
Good.
[...is this ill-advised, because of Sanguis? Perhaps, but...if he thinks about it for too long he'll lose his nerve and there is no way he's leaving without doing this, so. Have a (suitable!) goodbye kiss, you; nothing too over-the-top, but definitely far longer than that peck from before.]
I'll leave you with the macarons.