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Name: Anonymous
Date: 7/2 (after new mirrorbound arrive!)
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question. what's supposed to go into a bonding vow? how did your bonding ceremonies go? are you supposed to wear something nice? bring presents? would appreciate some advice.

[ Help out an anonymous space mullet? ]

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We arrived at precisely 18:02. It was meant to be at 18:00 but my bonded required the care of his flesh to ensure that he would have protection to endure the eyes of the witnesses upon his features. Our manner of dress was typical of what we wear on a daily basis.

Together we were led to the circle where we were asked to link hands. The vows were personalized. One could describe his as "moving" and mine could be deemed as "practical" in comparison. The content will not be included here since it meant for our records only.

The ceremony began properly at 18:15 and lasted until 18:25. The coven was able to finish the ceremony promptly so that we were walking out of the building at precisely 18:30.

Afterwards my bonded seemed eager to pay for my sustenance and we went to a location rich with edible nutrients and partook in them before returning to our current residence.

I would describe the event as formal and "personalized" to pairs present.

[ THis is so much from the username to the contents of that text wall. Maybe he was wrong to ask if Kolivan has friends, after all..... ]

guessing "flesh caring" isn't an activity your bondied has gotten you started on yet
did the two of you plan this down to the minute beforehand?

It is unnecessary. My species does not appear to require this level of dedication to complexion compared to humans where some appear to take great pride in the matter.

In response to your question, yes. However, we were late. Fortunately, we were able to make up time along the way.

maybe your bonded is just a weird human?
and did you talk about your vows too or was that planned out separately?

All humans are odd based on my experience with them.

And no. There was little time since it was vital he have a reliable bond immediately.
The fact that he had gone this long without one was a fault in security since bonds are partially a matter of mental and physical safety.

[ Right well even if Kolivan doesn't say what his end of the vow was, Keith is willing to bet the phrase "bonds are a matter of mental and physical security" may have featured... ]

all of them? ok who's the oddest one?

and if you were able to bond in less dire circumstances, would you have done anything differently?

The red and yellow Paladins.

I would have seen to more careful planning but otherwise no. I would not have.

[ ...oh. ]

what was so odd about them?
what else would you have planned for?

They are both rather careless yet somehow manage all they do.

[...That doesn't look like a compliment but it is. Really. Even if it's not about you, Keith.]

I would have seen to the security of the house first.

[ So that's how that is, huh. Keith will mull that backhanded commentary on his behavior, though he's still not sure how Lance is somehow less weird.... Sorry buddy. ]

as long as the job is done, isn't that the important part?
and if you're worried about house security why not start building a bunker