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Name: Reno
Date: early July
Format: Text

[ 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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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

It is better when you get down to time, cost, effort, and considering the time when the temporary bond will not be active.

No one expects you to be bonded overnight. But there's people who resist the idea of it at all until it becomes such a dire situation and they're out here begging for someone to bond to them. I just like knowing if my efforts are just going to be fully wasted on a stubborn person.

Being Bonded is like a sharing of power. When you have a permanent Bond, Witches and Monsters both benefit, and it's a long-term exchange of power and magic.

i'm a pragmatist - if the big B bonding is the only way to go, sure i'll take it. but i want to know hard facts first

see, from my pov so far temporary one sounds like a better option. it still gets this circling of magic thing done, it lets someone into your headspace only for a limited amount of time, and the only real downside seems to be the monetary cost

that boost of power sounds like a first major pro for the big B, but are the benefits only for witch and monster set, or would other combinations also get something out of it?

I'm a witch who is only bonded to monsters. I can't be certain about any power boosts for different types of bonds.

I've been bonded for nearly a year and it's not actually very intrusive, personally. And to be honest, the longer I've been bonded, the better everyone is at managing that aspect, too. I guess it depends on you and who you're bonded to.

Honestly, people make a bigger deal about it than it really is. It's not like they can read my thoughts.

you don't have to scroll back really far to notice that, yeah people do make a big deal out of it. vows, ceremonies, outfits, shit like that. someone mentioned sharing dreams and memories— it does give a certain impression to someone is still trying to get used to this "reincarnated into Another World" bullshit. [ He doesn't even have to exaggerate too much here, although he's always absolutely willing to, if just to stir things up ] i'm relieved to hear from someone with experience it's not always the case

so, thanks for speaking up

i'll circle back to my original question and modify it: is there some avenue for people seeking these bonds? permanent or temporary doesn't matter

Oh. I know they do. People tend to act like it's on par with a wedding. Mostly just shook my Bonds hands and promised not to do something stupid. Oh, I guess. But it's only happened like once with my Bond, and we've been bonded like...just a few weeks short of a year. I get the feeling things like that aren't particularly common, and it still doesn't outweigh the benefits.

Uh - talk to people you know. Some people kind of use this thing the same way one would use like a dating app and seek out Bonds. While, ultimately, you don't have to do it right away, it doesn't hurt to keep it on your mind. Find someone easy to get along with.

And, if it doesn't work out, it's not like you can't break a Bond, anyway.

[ Furiously notes everything down. Metaphorically ]

if we ever ran into each other, i owe you a drink. those must have been some of the most helpful information i've read today.

I'm glad to share what I've learned when someone wants to listen or learn.

But, I'll hold you to that. Louis, by the way.

Louis— just Louis? anyway, give me a call when you want a drink, and where you are

[ No last name and the like suits him just fine, but they usually make it easier identifying specific people out of the crowd ]

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