2✨ pillow talking got my throat raspy [18+, opt-in]

[longwillows]

[A sensation like a gentle tap on the shoulder, trying to draw someone's attention without alarm or spectacle. Which is a little strange, given that the voice which comes across the Murmur is generally a big fan of spectacle.] Hello, everyone. I hope you're all staying relatively safe out there.

I believe I've discovered something interesting.

[As always, her tone is light and breezy, but it's surprisingly absent any sign of jest.]

I'm not sure how many others have been experiencing unusually high arousal lately, but I'm given to believe that it's at least a few! I'm happy to report that having sex with someone does alleviate that. It seems to make it easier to control any strange abilities, as well. At least, it did for me.

However, there are some...hm, side-effects, I suppose? The things we can do with this psychic network, where we share thoughts, feelings, experiences... A sexual encounter with someone results in a persistent connection of that nature. You could share a lot with them that you didn't intend to, particularly during the act.

[Despite these words of warning, she doesn't seem terribly bothered by her own experiences, judging by the conversational ease with which she reports on them.]

I know that's the sort of thing that most people wouldn't want to be surprised by, so I thought it might be wise to share the pattern I've observed.

[Then, finally, some humor comes into the transmission of her voice:] That's all. Enjoy responsibly!


[ OOC: if this is information that you don't want your character to have at this juncture, feel free to assume that Kalmiya failed to reach them when sending out this message! they are also welcome to discover it within the Murmur at a later date if that works better for you; i don't want to make it harder for anyone to play out their preferred form of mess 🤭 thank you!! ]

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[sculptedash]

[Oh hey.

There is that usual river rush of emotion that represents Ash. It takes all that information in. But as it dawns on her that getting too close can reveal and share certain thoughts, feelings, and experiences there is a noticeable pull back from the murmur. That flow of emotions is receding and trying to find another route to go down.

She likes everyone here well enough. But there are a lot of things she's still holding close to the chest. She's shared more with Kalmiya than she has with others, but she's still scared to go beyond that.

It sure would be good if this wasn't happening over something that shares and broadcasts emotions. Sure would be weird if someone if someone didn't actually say something to go along with them.]

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[longwillows]

[The current of this emotional torrent is familiar, though without supplemental information to accompany it, Kalmiya can't be certain of who's at the other end.

She hazards a guess, the transmission of her voice gentle—and held away from the weave that her former communication occupies.] Ash?

[dethangel]

[Deciding he should include his corroborating testimonial just in case, Toki doesn't sound particularly bothered by anything either.]

It's really weird. But... it's really cool too!

[He's all for it!]

[longwillows]

[She wasn't going to kiss and tell without permission, so she appreciates Toki's confirmation. Her playfulness returns as she responds.] It is weird and cool.

But, you know, there are some things people might prefer to keep to themselves.

[sorte]

[ welp this sound is heard in the Murmur first until he finally speaks up. ]

How messy of this place.

[longwillows]

[What a terrible sound! Not that she can't relate in some ways.]

Isn't it? Better me than most people, but I still wish I'd had some warning! [the DRAMA... she's not living for it but part of her clearly appreciates the chaos.]

[snaggletooth]

[ Oh.


Okay, haha. ]

This isn't how I expected to hear from you again, Kalmiya.

[ Hahaha.


What? ]

[longwillows]

[She's unsure what to make of this reaction.]

Well.




...Surprise? [ :D ]

[opheliac]

Just where in the hell have you been?!

[merged]

[ huh. this is good to know. and helps put the connections into a new perspective. ]

Honestly, it makes a lot of sense, and I'm starting to wonder what doesn't cause these connections to form—sex just might be a good way to speed run it. [ it really does make sense but it also... unsettles her. it leans a little too into a hive mind for her. ]

Might be time to start seeing if there's a way to break them. I don't really have a good feeling about any of this.

[sorte]

Oh, there is.

[longwillows]

[The appreciation that Kalmiya has for Sharon's matter-of-fact response is crystal clear across the Murmur.] "Speed run" is a good way to describe it. It really was shockingly intense, for how close I otherwise was with the involved parties. [Meaning, not incredibly. Not prior to the sex, anyway.]

I'm wary of this entire dynamic as well, to be truthful. What gives me hesitation in outright dismissing these connections is how well they seem to mitigate the... [Pause for thought. The turning of gears.] Symptoms? Of existing in this place.

Of course, I'm sure that allure is intentional too.

[opheliac]

Woah, you hear that, ladies and scallywags? If you're feeling frisky with a dynamite in your pocket, find a hole to stick it in. Gee, what are the odds that's how sex works??

[longwillows]

[The text-based communication possible through the Murmur is not Kalmiya's forte, but far be it from her not to adapt.]

you've never gone once or twice and still felt unsatisfied?? that's what i'm talking about here

[dethangel]

Where's the dynamite come from???

[Toki tries to do text and also say this out loud at the same time.]

The most mature one here....

[closetdweller]

You mean- you did. That? Just like that? With- with--??


[Someone, clearly, is unprepared for this discussion. ]

Ewwwww. That's so messy! I know I'm wanting something but a burger will be fine!

💀💀💀

[longwillows]

[Heh.]

I did. With a few people, actually! And I'm probably going to do it with more, if others are amenable.

[potentialman]

[ Y'all fuckers really gonna make him commit this conversation to memory so he can add it to the collection of important information, aren't you.

SIGH.

Megumi's putting a pin in this for posterity and moving right along to think about something else now. ]

[longwillows]

[ ;) ]

[pointedlook]

Oh.

[ A beat: ] Huh.

I'd tallied it up to the Moon being fucked up, but I suppose this also makes some sense.

[longwillows]

[Oh, indeed.

The tone of her mental voice doesn't change much, but Arthur receives waves of a feeling that amounts to a very obnoxious wink and a nudge.] I think the moon being fucked up is what caused the unrelenting horniness. But I didn't start noticing the emotional bleed until I actually acted on those desires with people.

[offseers]

[ huh. ]

So sex isn't just for making babies?

[longwillows]

[oh... oh dear]

Some people would have you believe that. But no, it can serve a variety of functions.

For example, I find it to be a wonderful way to share in a moment of intimacy with a partner.

I also think it's very fun.

[clockgears]

[ This news is...

Well. Ozpin's reaction is somewhere in the neighborhood of exasperated; there's no amusement, but more of a vibe of a helpless 'sure, why not?' ]

I suppose it makes sense the powers that be would have several means of encouraging these 'Tethers'.

[longwillows]

[The texture of this exasperation reminds Kalmiya of one of her long-suffering teachers. She is instantly endeared to it.]

My thoughts exactly! It's such a manipulative game; feel crazy, tether so you feel less crazy, likely empower the thing that's making us crazy in the first place. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

[While there's no insincerity here, she is awfully cavalier as she outlines the cycle. Like maybe it's not her first rodeo with stupid manipulative gods or something.]

[scowlish]

[There's a deep sigh from Onni, his presence still marked by the sensations of being in the deep forest alone.]

People are doing that, here, then.

[He sounds more resigned than anything. Of course people are doing that. People are stupid and probably not thinking about survival first...]

[longwillows]

[All the exasperation, disgust, and disapproval only makes Kalmiya grow stronger. The capricious smugness radiates off of her in joyful waves through the Murmur.] Yes, they are!

It's me. I'm "people."

[hexrot]

[ fuck. quite literally, he may add. jayce finds himself being led to this and . . . listening. alright. neat. good to know. he doesn't plan on sleeping with anyone here, that was for sure. the problem was in what he briefly does see in his private mind's eye. of sharp cheekbones and of now an inhuman split of the face he used to know.

he has mixed feelings, but all of them surely amount to: what the fuck. he closes this post up embarrassed and regrets looking. but it's too late; he's left his fingerprint behind. ]

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[longwillows]

[Well. Far be it from Kalmiya to pry, but that's such a reaction that she also can't just leave it alone.

When she follows the whorls of that fingerprint, she does it in a whisper, choosing at least not to broadcast her pursuit to the entire city.] That bad, hmm?

[vocalistyodels]

[Arrives late without Starbucks.]

The indomitable spirit still finds a need and a way to fuck, even in the end of the world.

[Cooper can relate, he's lived in a post apocalyptic world for a couple centuries now. If he's learned anything, people can and will fuck, regardless of the state of the things.]

Guess I don't gotta ask how you figured it all out.

[longwillows]

Especially my indomitable spirit.

[There is the distinct sense that she's winking.]

I suppose you could still ask, but I think it's pretty self-explanatory. Unless there are particular details you'd like to inquire after!

[untilldeath]

A-Are you talking about breeding?

[She's talking about it like it's something more special than just breeding. Like you can just... do it. For fun. With someone else.]

Is that really safe? There aren't even any vets in this place, right?

[longwillows]

Oh, gods, no! [Her immediate revulsion at the idea of breeding is its own powerful wave across the Murmur.] Fuck! No, absolutely not.

[A child is a nightmare scenario for her in normal circumstances, much less whatever the hell is going on in this city.

Pause. Beat. Consideration.] Why would you need a vet to have a baby?