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Name: Reno
Date: early July
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[ If there's a working network around here, it would be a stupid mistake to not use it. And while he's not above just reading the backlog, he can't find some information he's actually looking for

time to act clueless on the network, apparently ]

so, i'm here to add to the pile of the "dumb shit newbies ask"

they really just let us loose on the city, huh? while i don't mind being left to my own devices, that whole looming threat of going fucking crazy— that's an unfun part about it

how did this bonding work out for you guys, when you first got here?

been wondering— everyone is talking about the importance of capital 'B' bonding, but how about that tempbond potion? aside for the price obviously. are there any downsides for prolonged use? something to watch out for? limit with how many people you can drink that with?

if there are any parties where we meet, drink a round of shots or two, and then drink these temp potions to get through the moons and all the feral shit— just sign me in. if there are none, then consider it a suggestion

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also a newbie so i can't help you out that way, but
if you wanna experiment with potions, i'm up for it. especially if you're paying.

sounds cool! 50/50 for the potions or you're out

though I'm sure we could get some samples for free if you can do cute with me

i'm always cute ;)
but 50/50 sounds good so long as you pay for drinks

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Bonding with the same kind as you just worsens your own condition. Better find a witch before the full moons. Trying more than three bonds at max may knock you out until the additional bonds are broken or turn you feral.

There's also the old-fashioned option of sex.

say what? they haven't put that in the newbie orientation lecture

do elaborate

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[Instead of text, there is a voice: familiar, sounding incredulous.]

Reno? What are you doing here?

[There's a chance she's wrong, but she has a feeling...]

[ Using the thing mostly for lurking (it's not like he had much time to get familiar with it) he doesn't immediately realize that the device just defaulted to the type of message being sent

The moment he hears Aerith voice he lets out a quiet and very confused ]

...the fuck?

[ He isn't even sure if he's more surprised to hear her or by the fact that she saw right through him immediately. And here he thought he was so! smart! about not making any identifying remarks, keeping the username unrelated, etc. All sneaky, sneaky, but still careless. ]

...Aerith? [ Kind of testing his ground too, but he could tell her voice anywhere ] How could you tell?

[ It was Zack, wasn't it? It must have been Zack. Or these devices identify more on the user than he'd thought. ]

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[Decidedly not the Turk she's expecting to reply, but even he couldn't resist.]

What about you? Do you ever stay out of trouble?

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voice; un: @@5h0l3

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Honestly, they should be providing those in a safe way to us at the start, considering it's their world that's doing this to us.

wise words from a WiseGirl!

seriously, isn't that kind of irresponsible? here have fun, just don't explode or go feral. what if some of us are shy, they will have problems finding these "bondmates"

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2/2 voice;

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[Well then.

Sephiroth is not a man who responds much to the network to start, but that obvious exchange with Aerith is too relevant to ignore. Considering his run-ins with Shinra-adjacent not that long ago, maybe he shouldn’t be surprised to learn of Reno's presence here, and yet this address to the network is still enough to jar a reply out of him.

Ignoring basically everything in this post—]

The collection from Gaia grows.

[His username is introduction enough, he’s certain.]

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[Totally ignoring that username for now because he does not want to deal with that at the moment. (Internal dialogue: Shit, shit, shit. Does not want. It sound a little like his partner's voice instead of his own.) Instead, he stays professional and succinct with one simple question.]

How many?

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hi reno

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i havent heard of temp bonding parties but shit, go for it. sounds like a good time.

[fauns fuckin' love parties ok even if he, personally, isn't a huge fan. its a weird time.]

anyway the downside is you gotta pay for em and drink them every day
upside of bonding is that its done and dealt with

when i bonded i just asked one of the first guys i talked to once i got here. he was a witch, so i suggested bonding so we didnt have to deal with the crazy or exploding thing. its worked out pretty well. still bonded like a year later.

yeah, that's a massive downside. i'd be fine with paying once a month tho, when the shit is going to be worst

anyway— so you literally just grabbed someone you barely knew and went at it? gotta say that's a ballsy move. great it worked out for you in the end

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If I answer these questions will it actually make any difference in whether or not you chose to Bond?

Why would you prefer a temporary bond to a permanent one? It seems like a lot of hassle with little payoff.

dude

dude, seriously? don't start with giving me crap about how B bonding is better

i've been here for three nights— that's hardly enough time to find someone to tie a knot with. i'd rather know how it feels like first

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shit, for someone who calls himself a wildcard you sure sound scared of making decisions

just go feral, you won't have to ask dumb questions anymore

........no idea how you make a connection between "asking clarifying questions" and "making decisions"

but here, have a medal for your valiant effort at picking dumb fights on the network 🌟

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I leeched off of familiars since I wasn't interested in bonding. It's not an option for Monsters, but a Witch can manage it for a few months.

Honestly just suck it up and find someone you can tolerate to Bond with.

[ after this post exploded into surge of surprises, he's in a bit of... snappy mood ]

who knows, maybe i got someone like that. still seems like a better idea to check alternatives and test waters before doing the big jump. i don't really get why everyone seems to be adverse to that?

and yeah, familiars are not an option

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[The content of this post was not especially interesting to him, rare as it is for Itachi to communicate publicly—but he does spot Sephiroth's recognition. People from his own world?

So now he's curious.]

Are you planning to experiment with the temporary potions? If you do, it would be worthwhile to record your experiences for those who may be interested in doing the same.

I have used them twice. I was told they aren't as invasive as a permanent bond, though I can't confirm this. Still, as others have expressed, it is just that: a temporary solution.

Does that mean you have no permanent Bond?

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TEMP BONDS JUST AREN'T THE SAME...

WHICH CAN BE A GOOD THING! IF YOU'RE BONDING FOR AN EXPEDITION. A REAL BOND WITH A TOTAL STRANGER... I WOULDN'T WANT TO TRY IT.

I HAVEN'T HEARD OF PARTIES LIKE THAT. JUST SPEED-DATING.

[ he's being curt because of /gestures at everything that accidentally happened/ but if there are people (skeletons...) willing to answer the question he's going to bite regardless ]

okay, how are they not the same?

and hey if you didn't want to bond with a total stranger who did you got hitched with?

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