These past few days I have been going through some of my medical tomes, and came across something I believe may be of interest to you. The subject matter is rather private, however, involving the most intimate of physical connections one can have with another.
I have no wish to overstep, though Ardyn is my best friend. I would like for him to enjoy this chance he has with you to the fullest extent, and I am aware that for most people such intimacy is an important aspect of a relationship.
He would not risk infecting you, though is not willing to find a way to prevent it. Instead, he hides from the idea that anything can be done.
Coward that he is, I cannot trust that he would inform you that there is a safe method by which you can be intimate with him. Thus, I have chosen to contact you directly.
[ What in the seventh layer of Ifrit's domain is this even WHY
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...is Era talking about sex?
Her response comes a little bit later; not because it's awkward, but because her typing skills are not The Best. ]
Dearest Era,
It is so good to hear from you, and I, too, pray that you have been well!
That is very sweet of you to think of Ardyn and I, especially when the subject is something so sensitive. He does not seem to want sex from me, it is something that I have come to accept. Things change and so do people, especially after such a long time apart. I had assumed that he knew that the likelihood of potential infection was somewhat slim as I am an Oracle and my dearest, niece, is also an Oracle.
Have you met her, by the way? Her name is Lunafreya and she is very sweet. I think you would get along with her very well!
You have my thanks, dear Era. Would you prefer to meet in person to discuss such matters, or would you rather keep things strictly to text?
I imagine after so much time isolated and alone it would be somewhat overwhelming. He also would not risk your well-being. Even the slimmest chance is still a chance, and to cause you such agony would be his greatest nightmare.
He is also illogical when it comes to his disease. There is no possibility that he could infect me, and yet he is convinced otherwise. No matter how I have explained elemental theory to him he refuses to see logic.
Regardless of all that, there is a way to make intimacy safe. His saliva would still be a risk, but there is a means of contraception that will protect you from
intimate fluids.
It is by use of an item called a 'condom', which is placed over a man's penis, like one might put on a sock. It is made of rubbery material that shields the man and his partner from any bodily fluids during intimate activities, thus protecting against pregnancy and disease.
When I had brought up the possibility of him one day being able to kiss you without fear, he did not seem disinterested so much as focused on the inherent danger of such a thing. He is terrified of harming you, Aera.
I cannot say what he wants — and I certainly have no interest in hearing of it, in truth — but I think it important that he is assured that if he does wish for more, or to indulge you in more, that you will be safe. That is forever his highest priority.
I think I may have met Lunafreya in passing. There was certainly a familial resemblance, and she felt much like you.
You are welcome to use whichever format is most preferable to you, however I am not very good at speaking in-person about these matters. Text makes it much easier for me.
Admittedly, I've not heard of 'condoms'. It is a strange concept to think that such technology exists. While bodily fluids could not be blocked, pregnancy could be avoided at home with certain herbs, which is what we used back then. How marvelous.
I am not quite understanding why he fears kissing me so much, however. I have kissed him, much to his horror, and I am just fine. He is such a sweet man, I wish not to cause him distress but I also wish for him to trust me when I tell him that it is very unlikely he will pass the Starscourge unto me. My beloved worries far, far too much.
I hope that you and Lunafreya can become good friends! She's a wonderful girl, and so are you, dear Era.
If text is preferable for you, then it is just fine by me, dear. I very much appreciate any information about these things that you have for me!
The Starscourge is a disease spread via bodily fluids, from what I have learned, thus if one were to kiss deeply and share saliva there would be a risk. Less so, I think, than ingesting blood, but still notable risk.
Admittedly I know little of such things. I have never held any interest in intimacy, and am barren aside, so there was no reason to seek out information. I recently had a mentor in modern medicine that made sure there was not such a large gap in my knowledge, as there is such a myriad of illness caused by intercourse, and has proved quite useful.
I explained to him the basics of immunity, and how there is a strong possibility that my own physiology might provide a means of assuring others are protected against the Scourge. But that would take time, and require his assistance, which he is not yet ready to give. He is going to consider it, so there is still hope.
Lunafreya may be wonderful, but you do not know me. Even if I am a good person, that does not mean I would be a good friend to her. I know nothing of her, nor her interests, and while I am not opposed to friendship were it well-matched, I would ask you not to hope for such a thing. You are my best friend's betrothed, and so I've no wish to cause you disappointment.
If it would benefit you, I can try to locate some condoms. They are very commonplace in the time period most people of a world called 'Earth' are from. If you asked around yourself I am certain you would have success.
Ah, I remember those days of my youth as well. Convincing Ardyn it was alright to be intimate back then brings up quite a few fond memories. His face would turn a bright red, and he would try his hardest to stutter out some sort of excuse about it not being proper until we were married. I eventually won that argument.
Do you truly think that you could grant immunity? And he refuses to cooperate? Thank you for telling me, I will make sure to do my very best to convince him. And thank you, dear, for trying so hard for him.
You could hardly disappoint me, Era. I promise you that. I owe you much for all you have done for my beloved Ardyn.
I would very much appreciate that! I, too, will broach the subject with some locals to see if I can't pinpoint the location in which I may find or purchase such things. If I am able to locate some, would you like me to bring some for you?
Despite having broached the subject, I am truly not interested in hearing any information regarding Ardyn and such intimate encounters. He is as a brother to me, after all.
I do believe some manner of protection can be offered by use of my blood or aether, but cannot be certain without testing.
I need to request a few supplies from the natives here, so I will likely inquire about them within the next few days.
I have no such need of contraception, but my thanks for the consideration.
I believe we might very well be here all day if we were to keep this up. I see my dearest Aunt has learned how to use emoji's. Who has been teaching you such things?
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Date: 2019-12-17 11:24 pm (UTC)I hope you are well.
These past few days I have been going through some of my medical tomes, and came across something I believe may be of interest to you. The subject matter is rather private, however, involving the most intimate of physical connections one can have with another.
I have no wish to overstep, though Ardyn is my best friend. I would like for him to enjoy this chance he has with you to the fullest extent, and I am aware that for most people such intimacy is an important aspect of a relationship.
He would not risk infecting you, though is not willing to find a way to prevent it. Instead, he hides from the idea that anything can be done.
Coward that he is, I cannot trust that he would inform you that there is a safe method by which you can be intimate with him. Thus, I have chosen to contact you directly.
Sincerely,
Era
10/10 good job
Date: 2019-12-17 11:34 pm (UTC)is
...is Era talking about sex?
Her response comes a little bit later; not because it's awkward, but because her typing skills are not The Best. ]
Dearest Era,
It is so good to hear from you, and I, too, pray that you have been well!
That is very sweet of you to think of Ardyn and I, especially when the subject is something so sensitive. He does not seem to want sex from me, it is something that I have come to accept. Things change and so do people, especially after such a long time apart. I had assumed that he knew that the likelihood of potential infection was somewhat slim as I am an Oracle and my dearest, niece, is also an Oracle.
Have you met her, by the way? Her name is Lunafreya and she is very sweet. I think you would get along with her very well!
You have my thanks, dear Era. Would you prefer to meet in person to discuss such matters, or would you rather keep things strictly to text?
Yours,
Aera Mirus Fleuret
pffft
Date: 2019-12-18 12:13 am (UTC)He is also illogical when it comes to his disease. There is no possibility that he could infect me, and yet he is convinced otherwise. No matter how I have explained elemental theory to him he refuses to see logic.
Regardless of all that, there is a way to make intimacy safe. His saliva would still be a risk, but there is a means of contraception that will protect you from
intimate fluids.
It is by use of an item called a 'condom', which is placed over a man's penis, like one might put on a sock. It is made of rubbery material that shields the man and his partner from any bodily fluids during intimate activities, thus protecting against pregnancy and disease.
When I had brought up the possibility of him one day being able to kiss you without fear, he did not seem disinterested so much as focused on the inherent danger of such a thing. He is terrified of harming you, Aera.
I cannot say what he wants — and I certainly have no interest in hearing of it, in truth — but I think it important that he is assured that if he does wish for more, or to indulge you in more, that you will be safe. That is forever his highest priority.
I think I may have met Lunafreya in passing. There was certainly a familial resemblance, and she felt much like you.
You are welcome to use whichever format is most preferable to you, however I am not very good at speaking in-person about these matters. Text makes it much easier for me.
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Date: 2019-12-18 01:40 am (UTC)I am not quite understanding why he fears kissing me so much, however. I have kissed him, much to his horror, and I am just fine. He is such a sweet man, I wish not to cause him distress but I also wish for him to trust me when I tell him that it is very unlikely he will pass the Starscourge unto me. My beloved worries far, far too much.
I hope that you and Lunafreya can become good friends! She's a wonderful girl, and so are you, dear Era.
If text is preferable for you, then it is just fine by me, dear. I very much appreciate any information about these things that you have for me!
no subject
Date: 2019-12-18 02:07 am (UTC)Admittedly I know little of such things. I have never held any interest in intimacy, and am barren aside, so there was no reason to seek out information. I recently had a mentor in modern medicine that made sure there was not such a large gap in my knowledge, as there is such a myriad of illness caused by intercourse, and has proved quite useful.
I explained to him the basics of immunity, and how there is a strong possibility that my own physiology might provide a means of assuring others are protected against the Scourge. But that would take time, and require his assistance, which he is not yet ready to give. He is going to consider it, so there is still hope.
Lunafreya may be wonderful, but you do not know me. Even if I am a good person, that does not mean I would be a good friend to her. I know nothing of her, nor her interests, and while I am not opposed to friendship were it well-matched, I would ask you not to hope for such a thing. You are my best friend's betrothed, and so I've no wish to cause you disappointment.
If it would benefit you, I can try to locate some condoms. They are very commonplace in the time period most people of a world called 'Earth' are from. If you asked around yourself I am certain you would have success.
no subject
Date: 2019-12-28 04:20 am (UTC)Ah, I remember those days of my youth as well. Convincing Ardyn it was alright to be intimate back then brings up quite a few fond memories. His face would turn a bright red, and he would try his hardest to stutter out some sort of excuse about it not being proper until we were married. I eventually won that argument.
Do you truly think that you could grant immunity? And he refuses to cooperate? Thank you for telling me, I will make sure to do my very best to convince him. And thank you, dear, for trying so hard for him.
You could hardly disappoint me, Era. I promise you that. I owe you much for all you have done for my beloved Ardyn.
I would very much appreciate that! I, too, will broach the subject with some locals to see if I can't pinpoint the location in which I may find or purchase such things. If I am able to locate some, would you like me to bring some for you?
no subject
Date: 2019-12-28 04:30 am (UTC)I do believe some manner of protection can be offered by use of my blood or aether, but cannot be certain without testing.
I need to request a few supplies from the natives here, so I will likely inquire about them within the next few days.
I have no such need of contraception, but my thanks for the consideration.
text; hello auntie
Date: 2019-12-31 10:25 pm (UTC)I have been wanting to check some of the shops and thought perhaps we could keep each other company.
n i e c e
Date: 2020-01-01 11:29 pm (UTC)yes that would be lovely!! where would you like to meet and at what time
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Date: 2020-01-07 12:22 am (UTC)Perhaps we could meet before lunch and have it together? I will come to you.
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Date: 2020-01-09 07:28 pm (UTC)yes!! that sounds lovely, dear. I will see you this afternoon, then? <3
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Date: 2020-01-17 11:06 pm (UTC)I see my dearest Aunt has learned how to use emoji's. Who has been teaching you such things?
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Date: 2020-01-23 08:41 pm (UTC)i have been practicing!!!1 noctis showed me how to make this one and i enjoy using it to it's fullest extent now
also this one :)