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@courcey
25 / male / gay / 8 of Clubs

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My Self-Summary

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My Future Plans

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My Talents

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Favorite Books, Movies, Music, and Food

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My Ideal Partner

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Height 5'11 Body Type Needs a sandwich Smokes Socially (so no, not often) Drinks A bit Drugs Too much of a control freak Sign ANSWER Education Oxford University, Natural Sciences Occupation Civil Service, Liason to the Chief Minister of the Magical Assembly Income On an allowance Children No thank you Pets Likes cats Hobbies books and self-recrimination

art credit: one. two. three. four. five.

01. WINE OR BEER

WINE/BEER

.02 CLOWNS OR MIMES

CLOWNS/MIMES

.03 SHOWER OR BATH

SHOWER/BATH

.04 PIRATES OR NINJAS

PIRATES/NINJAS

.05 TITS OR ASS

TITS/ASS

.06 COFFEE OR TEA

COFFEE/TEA

.07 SPICY OR SWEET

SPICY/SWEET

.08 SUMMER OR WINTER

SUMMER/WINTER

.09 LEATHER OR LACE

LEATHER/LACE

10. ROUGH SEX OR GENTLE SEX

ROUGH SEX/GENTLE SEX

Personality Type
ISTJ-T

ENERGY

100%

introverted

MIND

59%

observant

NATURE

76%

thinking

TACTICS

74%

judging

IDENTITY

71%

turbulent

personality test. art credit.

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Comments

[sleepfan]

[ It is a worthy goal. It's also the goal that Edwin is most likely to cooperate with. Edwin isn't the only one who's feeling more predatory than usual; why negotiate when Linhardt can receive what he wants without a concession? Manipulation bears tastier fruit.]

Any help would be appreciated - if nothing else, the information collected should be stored in as many places as possible. Including the minds of many people. It mitigates the odds of it being lost.

Can you hear out of the cat ears? Are they fully functioning ears or just erotic (I assume) appendages?

Are you fixated on all people or only certain people? Interesting ones? What is your normal way of approaching interacting with others? I avoid it, personally, but I am feeling similar instincts at the moment. The urge to interact with others is...odd.

[ He does not like it. ]

[cradlingalight]

I can't hear out of them.
Though I'm also not aware of them being EROTIC appendages either.

[Please imagine something of a side-eye, there.]

The fixations aren't really connected to any one thing, though I suppose it tends to be someone I find intriuging. But it's only on one person at a time.
I am not usually inclined to seek people out.

Have you only experienced behavioral changes yourself?

[cradlingalight]

Is that aspect of the future obscured to you?

And I'm willing to come to you. I don't mind the where particularly, so long as we're not around other people.
When should I drop by?

[sleepfan]

So they aren't truly ears, then. More like 'ear shaped appendages.'

Interesting. Given the goals of the house and the erotic nature of the 'game', I would have assumed that any changes or magic used on us would have an aim of 'persuading' us to engage in erotic activities. Can you feel when they're touched at all? If they're only able to make superficial physical changes, that would be somewhat comforting to know. What about your claws? If you break one, does it hurt like a fingernail breaking would?

[ Side eye him all you'd like, Edwin. He's a physician - the uncomfortable parts of physical existence don't bother Linhardt. He's not squeamish. It's not his fault so many other people are. ]

When you follow them, do you want to be seen or do you prefer to be hidden? Has anyone 'caught' you? If so, what are your reactions to being caught following someone?

So far, yes. I am less inclined to deal with stupidity and to protect people from themselves. I would prefer the physical changes - those would at least be intriguing. I am not fond of how I am thinking right now.

[ Sometimes self awareness is a curse. ]

[keita]

Moreso here than at home, yes. The nature of this resort seems to interfere with my abilities. I have a sense that more may be coming, but am able to see very little of the specifics. It's... quite unsettling, as a matter of fact.

Monday, perhaps, in the early afternoon?

[cradlingalight]

I suppose that's a more precise description of them, yes.
But I can feel when they're touched.

[It's just that...no one has touched them except for Edwin, as of yet.]

I wouldn't know about breaking my nails, although I can only imagine that it would still hurt.

There hasn't been much of a noticeable inclination one way or the other, between remaining hidden or being observed. Though I have observed that when I've been noticed, it has felt a little bit thrilling. Especially if the person then tries to shake off my attention.

You're less inclined to those things now? Or normally?

[cradlingalight]

I can only imagine that it would be.

Monday suits me perfectly well. I'll see you then.

[sleepfan]

Interesting. How sensitive are they? Does it feel more like having your kneecap or the nape of your neck touched?

So you feel compelled to be a nuisance? I won't tell you it's not an amusing way to spend time.

[ Linhardt is semi-frequently a nuisance. ]

Ordinarily, I do at least try to understand that most people do not like thinking and keep them from coming to harm. Now, I find my thoughts straying more towards them being responsible for themselves.

[cradlingalight]

[...Edwin is fairly sensitive in most places when he's touched which makes that question...difficult to gauge. Still:]

Closer to the second one, I suppose.

And that's interesting.
I'm generally of the opinion that people should be able to sort themselves out, to be honest. At least when it comes to them making conscious choices.

[Edwin might not say that to just anyone, but Linhardt...seems like a person who would understand this.]

[sleepfan]

I see. So they are fairly well integrated to your body then.

Is it? What is interesting about it?

[ No holding out on him: If something is interesting, Edwin needs to share. He may have tantalizing questions or research paths to suggest. ]

I think they should be able to, but most people seem to have the capacity for 'thinking of the future' and using logic that I had at the age of seven. I would heal the leg of a small child who fell out of a tree, even if they opted to climb, because they are stupid and do not understand consequences. Most adults are the same, they just get cross if you tell them this.

[ "I'm a patronizing dickhead who assumes people can't make their own decisions." Linhardt very much understands Edwin's point.]

[cradlingalight]

I'm just surprised that whatever is affecting you is making you more calculating, not less. Considering that we're all meant to be animals, or whatever it is that's going on.

[Edwin reads the rest of that and then lets out a small amused huff at the very end. Too true.]

[sleepfan]

That is a very good point. Some animals are calculating - for example, a cat frequently considers its actions before taking them. Perhaps we are to be emulating different animals? I do think it's an unwise decision on the part of the house, however: I would not encourage my kidnapping victims to think.

It is vexing to be in this situation. I spend enough time ignoring those thoughts. Now they are more akin to someone banging on my door at 11 AM demanding I wake up - much harder to ignore.

[cradlingalight]

That's true, I suppose. But yes, I don't quite understand why, considering the main theme of this whole charade, that would be the quality that was encouraged. Unless of course there are unstated goals.
Which I'm sure there are.

It does still seem unwise.

Have you found yourself acting - or I suppose not acting - according to these thoughts?
My own instincts have been exceptionally difficult to ignore.

[And Edwin is normally quite good at denying his instincts.]

[sleepfan]

Yes. That is one thing that bothers me about all of this: There is clearly a difference between what the House says and what it means.

It does seem unwise. The question is is it unwise? Perhaps we are truly not a threat to the House.

I have not been able to muster my ordinary levels of self-control. My instincts are the hardest to ignore around other people - by myself they are tolerable if inclined to making me ruminate.

[ Controlling himself is difficult, to his own mortification. His mistakes are, however, relevant to the topic he is discussing with Edwin. ]

[cradlingalight]

I can't imagine they do think we're threats.
Especially considering that they seem to treat some of us better than others with no discernible rhyme or reason.

[Edwin, for example, has a relatively comfortable arrangement and god knows he's no threat. Meanwhile, he knows a very accomplished practitioner who is a much lower rank than he is. It doesn't seem wise to him, unless the House isn't worried about reprisals.

His next instinct towards questioning is...not strictly polite, but he doesn't think Linhardt will hold that against him.]

What does a lack of control in this instance entail? Is it just inaction, or something else?

[sleepfan]

That could be misdirection or some attempt at creating hostilities within their kidnapping victims. Or there may be hidden reasons: I wonder if the upper ranks have anything in common.

I am more inclined to punish people or last out at them for their stupidity. The concerning part is that this influence can override my personal morals and character, at least in certain circumstances. Setting aside my own feelings about that -

[ Because his feelings are not Edwin's problem, nor are they germane to the topic being discussed- ]

The implications are disturbing: It means I do not know if we can trust people to act predictably.

[cradlingalight]

It might be interesting to take some sort of survey of them.

[...Edwin won't be doing this survey because it means talking to people. But someone should.]

And I think it's almost certain that you can't trust people to act predictably right now.

un: witness / text (backdated to 6/14)

[keita]

[ It's a good thing this place has an autotranslate feature, because it seems much of Keita's English has gone the way of his powers. ]

Mr. Courcey, I'm afraid I have to retract some of my previous statements regarding the suits.

Evidently no warning is required for full activation. Also evidently, my powers can be affected by the activation.

I will report back regarding duration.

[cradlingalight]

[Well that's....concerning.]

I'm very sorry to hear both of those things.
You're sure there's nothing the House is trying to steer you towards?

[There's no game on that Edwin is aware of, so it can't be that.

After he sends that message, he realizes how....clinical it sounds. And if Keita's suit is completely activated then he must be...struggling. Edwin could be a little more human about this.]

I won't ask if you're alright because I suspect you're not.
But if I can help in any way, please let me know.

[keita]

[ The straightforward tone of the message doesn't bother Keita any—if anything, it's a relief that he can rely on Edwin not to speak in riddles when Keita is so utterly incapable of solving them. ]

Sexual gratification, I believe. I received a message implying that my powers will be restored once I'm properly "satisfied."

[ It's the second set of messages that poses more of a problem. Without his clairvoyance, Keita can't tell what replies will end in which futures; he is completely blind to whatever other meanings there may be.

So in the end, it's Keita who decides to be straightforward. ]

In case you're being very British and offering to do something you don't want to do for the sake of politeness, I'm going to be very Japanese and decline the first offer for formality's sake. If you mean it, then offer a second time and I'll accept gratefully, and if not, we can leave it here and I'll take no offense.

You needn't put yourself out for my sake.

[cradlingalight]

Well, that's a rotten thing to do.

I wouldn't have offered out of politeness and I don't consider it putting myself out.
Consider the offer extended a second time.

[keita]

Quite.

[ The art of the British "quite" that conveys an excess of displeasure.

Keita can't pretend he isn't relieved by the message he receives in response. He really wouldn't have taken it personally if Edwin had declined to offer again, but it's always better to have help from someone he knows and likes. ]

Then I would appreciate your assistance greatly. I'm in my room, if you don't mind coming to me. I'm not sure I can be trusted out and about at the moment.

[cradlingalight]

I don't mind.
Would you like me to come now? I'm not doing anything important.

[keita]

If it's no trouble, I think that might be for the best.

Thank you, Mr. Courcey, truly. I appreciate it more than I can say.

mating season overflow

[cradlingalight]