this is.... probably going to become NSFW

[necromanswers]

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There's no subtle or graceful way to do this, so yolo: anybody out there interested in a no-strings-attached booty call? no drama, no dating required, just a good old fashioned roll in the straw. mutually beneficial, if that sort of thing is appealing to you. can promise a good time and I have on good authority that my tits are spectacular. please for the love of every god in the pantheon if you have an SO already do not get me shanked by them, I just wanna get off okay?

man this sure does sound like a hooker ad, huh

anyway wanna fuck

[She will attach a selfie, for honesty's sake, and also to show off, let's be real.]


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[a few separate texts are sent out first to Era, Honerva, and then Pyra-]

ladies, mansion is open for business. same bat time, same bat channel (aka location)

because bats echo-locate and I'm hilarious

[.....and then ardyn too]

hey nerd come have a bath


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[Anyone coming to visit Lup will find the magical pocket-di-mansion set up much the same as it was few months prior, though the basement will come with some tweaks at Era's request. It's time for NERD BRUNCH!]

Comments

[shroudedsecrets]

... I think she means to say there is a certain way about most of them, that... draws attention.

[ Which isn't really it either but do you really expect Honerva to know how to explain that Lucians are humans that just seem to inexplicably have an it factor? ]

[necromanswers]

What she means to say is that they're hot and DTF more often than not and I wanna know what's up.

[SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT]

It's unfair! Too many good genes!

[iustaegis]

[ While she cannot read Honerva's expression as she braids her hair, she does find her comment about them curious. Lup all but confirms it with an obvious they're hot.

O...Ohhhhhh. ]

Soooooo, Lup. Honerva.

Which ones have caught your eyes?

[ If they say Noctis or Somnus, so help her Architect-- ]

[shroudedsecrets]

[ She is graciously allowing Lup to fend that one first, seeing as she opened the door to this in the first place.

At least, while Pyra cannot see her face, her ears do move in a slight flustered way. This sure is a topic all right. ]

[necromanswers]

Mm... odds are good I'm gonna bone down with Nyx later. [You've probably never met him for some inexplicable reason hahaha-] I wouldn't call that a proper romance, though, just a roll in the sack. Unlike some people.

[Key word people. She sure does see that little blush, Honerva, which is why the other name that she could mention isn't spoken aloud.]

[iustaegis]

[ WHO... IS NYX...?? Oh well, there are more important things to think and chat about, like how Lup has a lover and how Honerva’s lowered ears seems almost bashful.

She leans forward, tapping the top of Honerva’s head. ]

Wellll?

[shroudedsecrets]

[ Oh is she supposed to give a real answer, that isn't fair. ]

... It's... not so serious as all that. [ She says, very carefully, as though her expressions and her ears had not given her away. ] But Ardyn and I have considered spending more time together.

[necromanswers]

She's being modest. He totally wants to date her.

[CASUAL AS ANYTHING]

[iustaegis]

[ Ardyn and Honerva.

Ardyn and Honerva?!

That earns a surprised and delighted yelp from Pyra, sorry to both of you long-eared folk. ]

What-- oh, what?! That's.... Honerva, I had no idea. You and him.. [ And she looks to Lup for a moment. "He totally wants to date her". Um, excuse, how long has this been known and Pyra didn't know?? Guuurl!!

No matter, she knows now! And she couldn't be happier for them. Pyra abandons braiding Honerva's hair to hug her from behind. ]

Congratulations. Oh, this is wonderful. Oh, that's so-- you two will be great for each other.

[ >This. This is why she's not told about others' relationships. ] I'm so happy for you.

[shroudedsecrets]

... He what?

[ Honerva was also looking at Lup, while being suddenly surprised by Pyra's hug, though in a way not surprised that Pyra would react in this way, but this is sort of news to her as well. Her ears give a bit of a wobble in protest at the idea. ]

We haven't even -- discussed such a thing. Formally. Only a possibility of spending some time together, in more favorable conditions. If you call it that, you might...

[ Scare him off? Maybe? Scare her? Or perhaps that's why she's so flustered and skittish now. ]

[necromanswers]

Oh, my bad then. Must have misunderstood the burning tension in the air going on lately.

[She's not gonna call it sexual tension, because. Well. Because. Mostly she's curious about Honerva's opinion on the matter, especially after everything that went sour with Cor.

Gods, seriously. Stupid Lucians.]

[iustaegis]

[ Pyra continues to be a nuisance: ]

Did— have you two kissed yet?!

[shroudedsecrets]

That's --

[ What is this, both of them. Though she understands it's probably better if she organizes her thoughts somewhere instead of letting the uncertainty of it fester. Her ears remain a bit fluttered, caught between emotions. ]

N-- no... we have not. These circumstances are more... natural for us, I think.

[ As opposed to having all the worry about being misled due to something like an inappropriate influence of wine and having that build up to a tangle, so it helps, to have that sort of distinction, despite the wounds left behind by it. Being put on the spot for it all is something else entirely. ]

We are both... fond of our mutual company. We've taken walks a few times, holding hands, mostly. A little... closer, than that, during some difficult moments. We are similar enough that I need not fear some things, but I wonder that calling it something... more... might burden him with feeling he needs to meet some expectation, and perhaps... the same for myself as well.

[necromanswers]

[Lup can't help it, she laughs. It's too much. Honestly, what a delightful chance to get someone flustered.

She'll be merciful though. As with all things, Honerva is bound to be slow, and best not to scare her out of anything through perceived mockery.]

Alright, alright. Sometimes you have to let the ancients move at an ancient pace. What matters is that they seem to be sorting it out, yeah?

[iustaegis]

[ She can’t help her grin from knowing that those she cares about are finding good company in each other. Others potentially falling in love is wonderful. Perhaps Honerva isn’t there yet, and that’s perfectly fine.

She’ll still be excited for her, though. ]

Oh— oh.... Yes! Taking your time, that’s important. [ Especially if there might be some hang up about burdens and whatnot, when relationships shouldn’t be at all about burdens. Sometimes it may be necessary to risk a glacial pace against either of them returning to their worlds. ]

I’m happy for you, Honerva. I hope that your experience will be wonderful, wherever it might lead.

[shroudedsecrets]

[ As flustered as she is by the teasing, she does appreciate it -- deep down, somewhere, when her ears are burning less and she can pull herself out of the mire of feeling foolish. Many of these other feelings are still new, and not anything that could be rationalized, and ultimately... she needs to find a way to talk to to him to see where he truly stands.

Even speaking of it now was just -- a fluttery, helpless sensation she could do little about. The teasing was never too unkind as much as it ever was a wakeup call. Knowing that there's something of a spark in these insinuations even if she dares not trust it yet. ]

... it is my hope for us to be happier. He and I struggle a lot in similar ways... and dwell on that too often. If we can learn to be comfortable with these feelings... if that sentiment is something shared... then I hope the time will be spent wisely. That we do not waste too much of it on... this. Uncertainty.

[necromanswers]

If you think you shouldn't be wasting time, then don't beat around the bush with it. All of us know how temporary this sort of place can be.

[Considering one part of this whole get-together is for her to find a bedfellow since her last one is never going to come crawling back...]

You both deserve to be happy, though. Take a chance, it's totally worth it.

[iustaegis]

[ Pyra blinks, momentary lost. Between taking time and taking a chance, she's not sure what to encourage anymore! There's a happy medium somewhere. ]

Just know that you have support, and Lup is right! [ Lup is always right.

She can't help a small giggle afterwards, though. ]

You could even celebrate your upcoming birthday together in a romantic way, if you happen to be a couple by then.

[shroudedsecrets]

[ It's complicated! All of these feelings are complicated. She doesn't even know how to begin the conversation with Ardyn. It's an entirely different situation than what she'd otherwise experienced, where she'd tumbled into too much too soon only to have it all vanish away.

And so, she can't help but look a little flustered again, ears still low, even if the teasing has eased to advice. ]

This is all... easier said you know. Certainly easier for you to imagine it than myself. He and I are not... so at ease with such concepts. If... he is uncertain of where he stands I do not want to unintentionally force him to be. He is not one to put himself first.

[necromanswers]

If it was easier to do we'd all be surrounded by lovers any time we please.

[Which sounds nice, albeit exhausting, but that isn't how real life works.]

What's important is you find your comfort zone, and every once in a while you push it a little. The vibe I get is that you both are on similar levels, so I think you'll do alright if you open the door. Or one of you does, anyway.

[iustaegis]

[ Pyra, having abandoned braiding Honerva's hair by now, brings a hand up to her cheek, sighing. ]

I hope he's at least comfortable in bringing you flowers.

[shroudedsecrets]

He did provide me with a flower... once, the last time we were here in the mansion.

[ Which the pair both would have seen the conspicuous red sylleblossom tucked into freshly braided hair courtesy of one gentle man she'd taken a selfie with after. Granted he'd also gifted one to Lup, so it may simply have been a kind gesture in the moment. ]

But perhaps I should be considering the best way to... indicate my interest. If this is... mutual as you deem it to be.

[necromanswers]

Just swoon on him.

[Lup stretches her arms over her head, then tilts sideways and flops melodramatically on both of them- her head on Pyra's lap, and her arm draping down over Honerva.]

Ohhhh, sir Ardyn, my legs appear to have failed me... would you be so kind as to assist... with your big strong arms.

[iustaegis]

[ One flower. Only one flower! That's not enough. When Somnus had been around, he had given her a full bouquet.

Thoughts on flowers aside, Pyra laughs as Lup drapes herself over them, and her hand makes it to the top of her head to give her a pat. ] Big strong arms that can protect you! That's the most important thing!

[ And two hands to carry her and to give her flowers! ]

[shroudedsecrets]

[ That's... so ridiculous... she can't help but laugh, even if it is somewhat self-conscious, Lup, really. ]

W... well, I suppose I would be lying if I said I did not have a weakness for... being held and protected by strong arms.