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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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.