prismatica | voice; un: nike

[It's been almost a month since her arrival. Nike has sensed the changes within the world and heard the voices from the natives. All of it felt oddly welcoming, a little sweet, maybe unsettling by the sudden waves of energy coming from the moons-filled nights, and maybe a little fear and some anxiety in-between especially after the events of the amphitheater. Which was happily taken care of. But now it was her turn to experience the next phase of the moon which was just around the corner...]

...um, I hope I'm doing this right. First time using such a....impersonal item. Something about using this to talk to a lot of people. Like using a microphone...? Just without the singing?

[That was the best way for her medieval mind to go around it. Just ignore the fact her country was far too advanced in a world that shouldn't be. A detail she has learned the reason of, but wasn't important right now.]

Um, right, so...I'm Nike. I arrived a while ago. And I was wondering: is there somewhere I can go when my phase of the moon pops up? Like a safe place I can hide away in...? I'm sorta alone. I don't have many people I trust here and those I do...I may have messed things up...

[By aggressively attacking their ears, going overboard with flattering, and just simply being more clingy than usual. Even she is embarrassed by it but he happened to look insanely gorgeous that day, more than usual....not that it was an excuse but...]

Anyway, is there anyone with powers similar to mine? Like sensing their surroundings and knowing what a large group of people feel? Or are able to hear the planet's voice or influence? I've been...having some trouble. I don't know how to explain it.... [More like she's been feeling very uncomfortable with herself, getting easily irritable, feeling more self-conscious than usual, and yet staring at herself more than she would like. Not to mention the cold chills traveling her spine and arms.]

Is it normal for your body to feel so cold while feeling pretty warm? Or just agitated in general? I don't know what to do...or expect. Any advice would be very appreciated.

[How should she end this? Um.....she's turning this off like now because what is talking to herself? This is weird. She doesn't like this.]

(ooc: Here is an opt-out post for anyone who wants to use it along with learning more details about Nike's powers with a permission form as well. I would appreciate it if everyone tagging this could take a look at it. Thanks!)

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Alright then. The Iris moon. Purple in color and the third of the cycles to happen. Plenty of time to prepare for what comes, I think, but what do I know?

[He pauses to consider the best way to tell her what he knows, but after a couple of minutes to deliberation being straightforward would still be the best way. Also he just doesn't give much of a fuck.]

When the Iris moon cycle comes, those associated would usually suddenly feel like they're constantly in heat. Like they've been hit with a powerful aphrodisiac. Beyond that I don't know what else they experience. As for ways to manage that well - [He scoffed.] - I say manage but the truth is that you either accept it and dive head first or, do what I suspect those who refuse it do, and that's barricade themselves in for a whole week and hope for the best.

[Or do something else while inside. Again, what does he know?]

[In other words, he wasn't part of the Iris moon cycle was another detail she can conclude. And yet he was more than willing to spare a few moments for her. Nike was more than willing to accept without any complaints.

His explanation about the cycle will leave her a little letdown. CONSTANTLY IN HEAT!? WHAT MADNESS IS THIS!? And yet he mentions a word she hasn't heard others talk about.]

Aphrodisiac...? [WHAT IS THAT???] ...sounds like a flower name, but I doubt it's that, huh?

[The rest of the explanation will leave her chuckling a bit.]

It's either learn to live a little or hole myself away from everyone....? Yeah, I heard those options already. [Either doesn't sound very reasonable to her.] Do you want to know a little more about the Iris moon cycle to add to your records for those with heightening senses?

[Since it sounds like he was the logical type with a sense of responsibility -- a good person willing to help others with knowledge. Nike may as well give him something for his troubles.]

Aphrodisiac, a substance that increases sexual desire, pleasure, and or behavior. Usually made from plants and certain animals, but in the case of the Iris moon, magically induced.

[Logical? Did he come off like that? Well, maybe, but he's just trying to make himself look like a fool.]

I won't turn away information when it's handed to me. [He will look that gift horse in the mouth though.] Why?

[There will be a moment of silence for this.]

[WHO THE HELL THOUGHT OF MAGICAL SEXUAL DESIRE INFLUENCE!? WHO THOUGHT OF THIS!? WHY!? WAS THERE A BIRTH RATE PROBLEM IN THIS WORLD!? WHYYYYYYYY!!!!]

[Good thing all of this was on voice rather than video or else he would know something was up. Other than Nike sorta whining underneath her breath a bit.]

I-I knew it. Wish it were a flower. It was bad news!

[So much mental anguish.]

Thank you for giving me the news without censoring it...

[And just as promised.]

I've spoken with a few others like myself. The Iris moon cycle heightens our senses in an extreme way. It hurts us. In my case, the light is brighter, the darkness is darker, I can feel and hear the intensity our group is feeling. It feels like the temperature is spiking like I'm about to get a fever while all at once I feel a chill on my back and shoulders. My ears are beginning to hurt. My mind has been playing tricks on me because I feel whenever I'm in a too dark or bright place that it'll absorb me...almost like I'll be sucked away...

[Which is terrifying! It reminded her of the times the world and an evil spirit seed tried to possess her. She is having a difficult time anchoring to her current reality due to it.]

[He had to check and tap his device to make sure it's still connected to her, and it only dawned on him a few seconds later she might be in shock. Or didn't hear it. Regardless, he waited patiently for her response while taking the time to start brewing himself some coffee.]

Mhmm. Bad indeed.

[Terribad would be the word he'd use for it though.]

Well, things like this shouldn't be withheld. It'd just be cruel not to tell someone about it.

[Especially if they're of the more "maiden" like aspect. When she started to describe what she goes through and something clicks together in his head. This is why they seek others, these extremes, and with the Cordis and Sanguis moons attracting and seeking others respectively, it'd only be natural for people to come together and end up having sex.]

Mmm. Well, in that case my advice has changed. I recommend you meet people, as many as you can, and see which one is trust worthy. If you're intent on not giving in to the urges the Iris cycle induces, make an arrangement with them that they'll at least keep you company and not touch you. Those effects you describe sound pretty bad, if you don't mind me saying, and I think some company might just help if you want to stave off the effects. [A beat.] Not that I doubt your mental fortitude, but people can only endure so much.

[And boy does he know that well.]

[ooc: Do you mind if I add you on plurk? Nike is fun to thread with.]

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