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voice; (during tumenalia)

[terraria]

I have information.

[advisors]

( Ja'far picks up the device fairly quickly once he notices it's Aspen. )

Yes? Did you find Sin?

[terraria]

I think so.

There's a band of dissenters on everyone's lips, led by an off-world Crested. There's been all sorts of talks of a tall Bodem with him dripping in jewels - it sounds like him. Try the southeast portion of the Up.

and this is how he gets snapped up by asra rip

[advisors]

( A relieved sigh. )

Thank you. I'll go right away.

ripip but hey at least he's with sin again

[terraria]

Keep yourself safe.

[ No 'you're welcome', just - an uneasy tension and intensity. ]

That above all.

v tru, thank u aspen, his savior

[advisors]

( A pause. ) You, too. ( He says it slowly, thoughtfully. He means it. )

[terraria]

Tell me when you can if you found him. I'll go from party to party until late in the night.

[ And he disconnects there. ]

voice; ~ominous~

[terraria]

[ A long pause - ]

I need to speak to you. Privately. Away from the devices.

voice; omfg

[advisors]

( Ja'far picks up, waiting for Aspen to talk. )

Of course. Let me know when to meet you.

i'm so sorry for him

[terraria]

My suite, when you're ready. You do know which floor it is, don't you?

i'm laughing and also deeply curious

[advisors]

Yes, I believe so. I'll be there shortly.

lmfskfls you shouldn't be

[terraria]

[ An awkward pause, and a shaky breath - ]

Thank you. The door will be open for you.

:eyes:

[advisors]

( He's a bit worried, but he's on his way. )

Be there soon.

[terraria]

[ Everything looks fairly normal when he steps in, same plants in place, still all draped in light blues and navy. He is, however, in his bedroom - the door cracked open. The mess on the ground is probably the best indication that neat-freak Aspen is not in the best shape, though he doesn't look hurt, even with red-rimmed eyes. ]

... ah. You really are fast.

[advisors]

These 'elevators' are very fast.

( He walks over to Aspen, worried. ) Are you alright?

[terraria]

[ He rakes his fingers through his hair, breathing in a deep breath before letting it out. ]

... do not stop me when I say that I am an 'animal' when I explain, as I am only meaning so literally. Will you sit?

[advisors]

( Ja'far pauses for a moment, but then nods, sitting nearby him. )

What is it?

[terraria]

[ He shifts in place, wrapping his arms around the pillow in his lap, his eyes falling away from Ja'far as he tries to piece together how he wants to explain. ]

I, ah... there was a post on the network, of someone else who was animal-like. Nonhuman. Who went through 'heats'. Did you see it?

[advisors]

( Ja'far cocks his head to the side - he had seen it, though he hadn't interacted with the person who had posted it. )

Yes, briefly. Do you go through something similar, then?

[terraria]

[ His face pinkens at how easily Ja'far picks up on the possible subject matter before he nods, slowly. ]

Yes, but not so frequently. Only during the spring. I-I'm aware that it's... several months before then. Perhaps we'll have found a way out before then!

[ His voice starts to pick up, starting to turn quicker, frantic - his wings flare out some, but the wings themselves stay rigid instead of opening as if they're ready for flight. ]

[advisors]

( Ja'far places a hesitant hand on Aspen's back, touch gentle, ready to move if he doesn't want the touch. )

Is there a way to help you during it, then? Or something to help suppress it?

[terraria]

[ The question startles Aspen out of his panic, eyes threatening to become wet with tears again blinking in surprise. ]

S... suppress it? I've... never tried?

[advisors]

I know there are methods that involve it in husbandry, though I am unfamiliar with how you do such things exactly. But, maybe there is something similar we can do to at least lessen whatever it is you go through?

( Especially since it seems to upset Aspen so much. )

Otherwise, I would certainly be willing to help you however I can, and I'm sure Sin and the others would offer similarly.

[terraria]

[ It takes him a moment to recover - he shakes his head firmly. ]

W-while I greatly appreciate it, that... isn't exactly the problem. You see, when I spoke to the other man, he brought up his fear of those in charge of the LIEs program tampering or doing something during his heat.

[ There's that fear in his eyes again, and he holds his pillow close. ]

For him, it lasts only a handful of days, but... mine lasts an entire season. I... I am very vulnerable during it... but with how easily they can drug us, I...

[advisors]

( Ja'far's eyes widen, realizing what is actually upsetting Aspen the most. He wants to comfort him, to say that would never happen, but that would be a boldfaced lie. It's entirely possible that the people here would do such a thing, and Ja'far frowns, feeling the urge to protect him rise in his chest. )

Then we work on something to help suppress the heat, and to keep this confidential as much as we are able to. If they do interfere with it, do something to you, then we help you, and fight with what we can against them for cruel treatment. Whatever happens, we will do something to ensure you're safe and hale.