text; un: photo.omi

[pastregrets]

Good afternoon. To introduce myself, I'm Omi Fushimi. I arrived recently. I work here as a photographer.

I have some questions, though they're kind of specific to those who've become Turnskin and/or other Monsters here.

So, first of all, if you're a Turnskin, how severe were the effects on your second full moon? As you can guess, I've only just passed my first.

And second, for those who are Monsters in general, when did you decide on a Bond, or rather, how long were you here before you settled on something?

I realize these are personal. I think hearing about these might help put me at ease, so I'm grateful for even vague answers. I'm sorry to ask questions with little in return, but if anyone who responds is particularly fond of scones, I've just made a large batch.

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[clickclickbang]

dude you coulda just asked me, the tail's not just for looks!

but uh. so long as you don't fight it the second moon's not too bad?

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[pastregrets]

I was going to ask you next time I worked! It's not a question I only want one or two answers to. It's hard to explain over text.

I only got some longer teeth and a little weird craving for meat this time around, but I've vaguely heard maybe some people have it tougher than others on the second one.

When does it get worse? Is it the same for everyone? Sorry, but you've been here a while, haven't you?

[clickclickbang]

yeah like a year

and some do but like mine was just lots of pain and itching bc fur

[pastregrets]

[A year...]

I didn't even think about the itching. That's almost funny.

un: juzahyodo

[sneaksweet]

I bonded the first month I was here. That doesn't seem very typical.

Do you have cream too?

[pastregrets]

Yeah, even though I'm surprised by that, I'd still say everyone's going to have a different experience. That's why I didn't just ask you directly. I want more than one answer.

Plenty of cream. I might try to make some jam this week, too.

[sneaksweet]

I also bonded to a witch, but I don't think you have to?

I'll be home soon.

Thanks.

text - un: CoolSkeleton95

[spaghettimonster]

I SHIFTED ON MY SECOND FULL MOON... I DON'T REMEMBER ANY OF IT.

BUT, I REMEMBER WAKING UP AFTER.
TIRED. SORE. HUNGRY.
AND MY ROOM WAS A MESS.

I THINK I TORE IT APART LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO EAT...
SO MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE SNACKS IN EASY REACH!!

[pastregrets]

You know, that sounds like something we'll need to be aware of in my house. I might make some extra provisions for everyone around that time.

[spaghettimonster]

I RECOMMEND IT! IT'LL SAVE YOU A LOT OF TIME CLEANING UP.
AND A LOT OF SHOES.

un: gioia.

[trouvaille]

I've been here since lateish last year, and I haven't bonded with anyone.

[pastregrets]

Not yet?

[That's very good news.]

Are there any downsides to that?

[trouvaille]

Yeah, it's not by choice and I wouldn't recommend it.

[bloodwit]

Within my first two months. If you have further questions in regards to that topic, I don't mind answering.

[pastregrets]

I'm mostly interested in hearing what's good and bad about the whole thing. More like... do I absolutely need to do it, and if I don't, what will be different?

[bloodwit]

1) At some point, you will absolutely need to do it, yes. There are ways to stave off the effects, but few things are as a effective as a strong bond.

2) If you do not, you run the risk of going feral. ... Rather, heighten the risk. That would likely put both yourself and others in danger.

un: disconinjafrog

[dj_jiraiya]

partner and i are new. like barely 2 weeks new but we already bonded.
like within the 1st week.
is that weird?
ppl kept stressin the bond stuff and like... hes my best friend so its a no brainer.
were we supposed to wait?

[pastregrets]

So it's someone you already knew? I keep getting the impression that sooner is better, at least from other people, so you probably made a smart choice.

[dj_jiraiya]

yea! was lucky to show up w him tbh.
that was the impression i got too, also becuz hes the monster and im the witch and i didnt want him worryin bout it if i could help it.

text; un: vivelafrance

[thejoyrider]

I bonded within a few days of my arrival here

to someone I did know before but we did not arrive together.

are you considering a Bond? If you are wondering whether it should be sooner or later, the answer is sooner

[pastregrets]

Sooner, huh.

I'm kind of stubbornly going the opposite way, and the logical part of me is trying to talk myself out of that bad mindset. If that makes sense. I have a slight bad habit of keeping things to myself. I can only even really say it now because I've been called on it even since I arrived.

[thejoyrider]

[Marie cannot exactly relate to this kind of behavior herself but she’s met enough people like Omi to at least understand how it works]

But you did the good thing and spoke up on the network to get everyone’s input, didn’t you? That’s a good start!

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[crowsfeat]

I've not formed one myself, but all reasonable judgement leads one to think one is better off with than without... [ A small hum. ]

If I might ask a question in turn, what makes you hesitate, lad?

[pastregrets]

Ah, a few things...

Probably the only one I'm willing to say is that I'm a pretty private person when it comes to how I deal with things and how I think things through. I guess... I'm also not the kind of person who ever wants to put an undue burden on anyone else. The Bond just sounds like a lot of work for Witches.

[crowsfeat]

Ah, therein lies the rub, though... the work benefits them. A funnel for their magic, a means of flexing muscles that would otherwise atrophy... or, well, explode in this case. Quite literally, it seems. [ A small chuckle, though no joy was found within it. It seemed more like a reflex. ]

But you are right. Bonds may serve a practical function, but there is still a matter of trust... It's why I've none, myself. I, too, have some attachment to my privacy.

[ She literally wore her mask all the time for a reason, after all. ]