A question about handling fae...

[seasoflight]

[filtered to adults on the Network, because, uh]

...so- ah... I've a few questions.

How broad is the definition of "fae food" that we're not supposed to eat?

...on a related note, are there any consequences for, hypothetically, sleeping with a member of the fae....

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[youandyoualone]

When the man I am possessing did, he ended up spending centuries Elsewhere.

[seasoflight]

......I don't know where to start.

Er, I suppose first I should say I'm glad I'm not in the Elsewhere right now. I think. I'm pretty sure. As strange as this studium is, I'm pretty sure it's not actually a fae dimension.

As for the other concern I have... what do you mean, possessing?

[youandyoualone]

From what I have gathered, that is what happens when we Infiltrate. Half-Infiltration is merely a knowing possession.

[seasoflight]

Ah.... so when we're infiltrating, we're... possessing them... hm. That makes sense, but... if you're half-infiltrating, does that mean your infiltrating half remembers you being there in their body and mind with them, even after you leave?

[youandyoualone]

From what I can gather, they remember what we say and what we did in their bodies, but nothing involving the Network or our private thoughts. So mayhap it depends if we let on about our presence by speech or action.

[seasoflight]

I see... how strange. It must be jarring, for them, if they realize someone else was in their body for that time... but if they have no access to the Network or our thoughts, then I suppose our "cover" is still safe.

Ugh... something doesn't sit right with me, about possessing these folk... why must the Arcana do this?

[youandyoualone]

It is. I was de-infiltrated in Harrogate and sustained several conversations out loud as a Traveler. I am sure it was very disconcerting for Agent Delaney, although given the events in Harrogate it was easy enough to pass myself off as a spirit.

And I do not think anyone fully understands why the Arcana do things who is not one of them.

[seasoflight]

Poor man. To think he was possessed by a rogue spirit... hopefully it did not leave him with too many lasting worries.

Twelve... the Arcana are a frustrating puzzle. Would that I could simply find a way to overcome their control of this place...

[youandyoualone]

His world view was already irrevocably altered by the presence of true spirits. I think being possessed by one was minor in comparison.

I think most of us wish to. The problem is finding more than three Travelers who will agree about anything.

[seasoflight]

Ah. Yes. I imagine that would be jarring in and of itself... ah, well.

[that last comment actually gets a laugh out of him]

Hahah! Yes, you're right about that. For so many of us in the same situation, you'd think we'd be better at getting along...

[youandyoualone]

Mm, Fortune's mechanism seems to oft take strong-willed individuals. That likely does not help.

[seasoflight]

Likely so... ah. I suppose the willful are the most useful pieces, in a way. Providing you can earn that will and loyalty.

That all aside, I should get back to poking around. I'll see you later, alright?

[youandyoualone]

Yes. I'm sure I shall.

[faerielights]

Euphemisms aside, unless you're an incubus, giving oral doesn't actually count as eating.

But trying to bang the fae can get you dead if it's the wrong type of fae. What's the deal with yours?

[seasoflight]

Oh, thank the Twelve. That's one less thing to worry about.

Er, my fae? Well, he's the substitute teacher? The really attractive one that looks like Shiro.

[faerielights]

Well, he doesn't seem like the type to eat his mates, and if he's a virgin, I'm the Easter Bunny, so you're probably safe as long as you don't say anything that could be construed as a promise.

[seasoflight]

[a snort carries across the Network]

Well, I'll be glad for that, then. I'm generally wary of making promises to beings like that.

....what's an "Easter Bunny?"

[faerielights]

It's a story from my Earth. A giant rabbit that hides chocolate for children on Easter. One of the safer go-to figures to reference if you're looking for something that doesn't actually exist.

[seasoflight]

Oh, I see! So 'Easter' is a children's holiday? Is it meant to hone their skills of investigation, by seeking out the chocolate?

...that seems like a very good idea, actually. Mayhaps I should introduce the concept to folk at home.

[faerielights]

No, it's actually a pretty significant religious holiday for my faith. It just happens to also coincide with the start of spring, so some older traditions got mixed in and sanitized.

[seasoflight]

Oh. How odd... hm. Mayhaps not something to replicate callously, then... though the idea of such hunts is one I would like to introduce. The kits could learn much from that- a good way to teach them scouting and searching, about being observant.

I have much left to learn about other realms, it seems.

[faerielights]

That's one word for it. Our history is full of mugging other cultures for their traditions. Also their grammar, which explains everything you'll ever need to know about English.

I don't think anyone would be offended if you borrowed hunting for chocolate, though.

[seasoflight]

Hah! What a strange history... but it seems an amusing tale.

Hunting for chocolate seems harmless enough. I like the idea... assuming we're ever freed of this place.

[faerielights]

We will be. We might have to punch a hole through it ourselves, but we will be.

[Private]

[helborn]

Felih, don't. ... I don't want you to get hurt.

[seasoflight]

Darling, I appreciate the concern, but... I did already sleep with him.

[psychic version of the shrug emoji]
[Felih why are you like this]

[helborn]

[It's good that the network is stripped of emotion right now.]

Felih - Felih, why? I don't want you to get taken, I don't want you to get hurt...

[seasoflight]

Casper, calm. 'Slayer of Gods, Liberator of Nations, Primals' Bane'? That's me. I can fend for myself- it's not my first time dealing with such beings.

[helborn]

These things are different. These things will mess with your mind. They already messed with mine, I don't want you to have to go through it, too.

[seasoflight]

The Echo leaves me immune to tempering and other such tricks. I should be plenty fine, darling.

[helborn]

I... I... okay. You say that, and i'm not sure that you're right, but I can't stop you. I'm... around. I think. Sort of.

[seasoflight]

Casper. Need I go share some memories of the things I've been through?

I've faced worse. I'll be fine. Do you need me to come find you? You can check me yourself- I'm unharmed.

[helborn]

... I believe you.

[He's pretty sure, at least.]

This just... they can't be trusted.

[seasoflight]

I know, dear. But I'll be fine. It's not my first time, as I said.

I can take care of myself- you worry about keeping yourself safe, alright?

Call me if you need me.

[helborn]

... Okay. I. Okay. I’m on campus now, so... yeah.

[seasoflight]

Easy breaths. I'll see you later, alright?

[helborn]

... All right.