Cuddle Party

[ysabetwordsmith]

Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes.  Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime.  So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace.  Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket.  It has a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs.  A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper.  The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone.  There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity.  Come snuggle up!

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[beasts_of_homeworld]

K'in's purring quiets down to a gentle, soft sound. Just lightly there, in the background. K'in sends a small apology, sometimes it's hard for him to judge how loud he sounds to smaller people. He stays calmly nearby, relaxed and happy, purring quiet ad regular.

[djbluejay]

Jay relax some. Thank k'in for quiet. Usually loud OK. Not today. Is drinking teabowl wid gentle lickin's. Like tea.

but...

Hot cocoa wid whipped cream and 'shmellows? Likes when stressed like dis. an' maybe now some cookies. Feels stomach's settled 'nuff now. Like's cookies, too.

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[djbluejay]

For me, Spanish is a field of marigolds in my head. Took one year, and it just kept growing. Now I can understand some stuff I know we never covered
in class.

Wish languages work like dat for us. Gaelic be a grown field by now 'smuch as we listen to it heah. Such pretty music. Like it. Wish Fallon could sing it moe heah. Good...nice and wahm feelin'. Like blanket fo me. Like mah own language be an' shit. Guss 'cause it rolls kinda...dunno...jus enjoy da soundof it an' other pretty languages. Elvish dat way too. 'cause I kin sorta learn it in sleepins. don't have to worry about bein' called out for mistakes 'cause it flows like watah do...bablin' now. heh. Pro'ly gunna bed soon if I can. Sleep not good when I be like dis. Bad nuight. May stay an' clean shit. Dunno...

Sure, because talking puts you face to face and writing doesn't have to.

Don' feel like writtin' git ya hurt so much neithah.

Takes a lot of practice to feel comfortable with vulnerability. Ever see a crawdad shed its skin? All soft and white underneath for a while, so they
tend to hide. But that's the only way they can grow.

Nah, ain't seen it. Heahd of it doe. People say dey good eatin' too. Like bein' able to be like dis an' not git...no one heah ain't yet. 'snice.

Might could be this is where I say that I'm a strong enough shapeshifter it can affect other people. Energy worker, too. So if I'm brushing and wishing
you more together, might happen. You still want brushed?
...not ready dat yet. Pets den? Want hot cocoa an' cookies fuhst. AIn't ready all togethah yet. Feel like could be rupt-break bad if we do it jus nah.

Ya good peeps. really do like ya...lots. <3 Ysabet.

Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Hot cocoa wid whipped cream and 'shmellows? Likes when stressed like dis. an' maybe now some cookies. Feels stomach's settled 'nuff now. Like's cookies, too.<<

Coming right up. They're made with real mallow, which is another digestive herb.

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[djbluejay]

Nobody fussin's nice. Holdin' on to dat.

Jus be glad I can see peoples I know. Ya, K'in...Fallon...think I kin see Trausio'n'em somewheahs doin' stuffs. Good place...

Goodpeoples... :) <3

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[djbluejay]

Coming right up. They're made with real mallow, which is another digestive herb.

Ain't nevah had mallow. What taste like?

[beasts_of_homeworld]

K'in is glad Jay said when he needed quiet. And glad Jay has more tasty treats to help now too. He purrs soft and gentle, just quietly near.

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>Gaelic be a grown field by now 'smuch as we listen to it heah. Such pretty music. Like it. Wish Fallon could sing it moe heah. Good...nice and wahm feelin'. Like blanket fo me. <<

Well, one of the Three Strains is suantraí, for sleep.

>>Like mah own language be an' shit. Guss 'cause it rolls kinda...dunno...jus enjoy da soundof it an' other pretty languages. Elvish dat way too. 'cause I kin sorta learn it in sleepins. don't have to worry about bein' called out for mistakes 'cause it flows like watah do...bablin' now. heh.<<

I like pretty languages too.

>> Pro'ly gunna bed soon if I can. Sleep not good when I be like dis. Bad nuight. May stay an' clean shit. Dunno... <<

Sleep if you can. Most people find it easier after a good cry. You might need to pull yourself back together a little first, so take your time.

>>...not ready dat yet. Pets den? Want hot cocoa an' cookies fuhst. AIn't ready all togethah yet. Feel like could be rupt-break bad if we do it jus nah.<<

That's okay. I can brush or pet without changing anything, just need to tamp it down a bit.

>> Ya good peeps. really do like ya...lots. <3 Ysabet. <<

I like you too.

Let's see, here's a nice boar-bristle brush that ought to get through tiger fur.

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[ysabetwordsmith]

Sort of creamy and mellow, softer than modern gelatin marshmallows. It melts in your mouth and helps coat a sore throat or upset tummy.

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[djbluejay]

Well, one of the Three Strains is suantraí, for sleep.

Din't know dat. Good to know. Maybe find some latah. Gunna have to find somethin' to sleep wid today. Ya done helped a lot. Th...thank ya muches...

I like pretty languages too.

Pretty languages toys. Wohdplay's good when I not did stressed out. Snarky sarcasm...been gittin' moe good atdat bein' in family of writers an' language nirds. Kaelaren ovah theh...he wohdmage. Pens can do shit if he let'em. Good at dat too. One of the reasons we want Kaligs in body. So he an' Craimah cn do stuff...an' not feel trapped wi'out they skils. Like watchin'em, too. Fun.

Sleep if you can. Most people find it easier after a good cry. You might need to pull yourself back together a little first, so take your time.

Slowly doin' dat. Find if it go to quick I worse off dan I was 'fore cryin's. Why say careful wi'brushin's. :)

That's okay. I can brush or pet without changing anything, just need to tamp it down a bit.

I like you too.

Let's see, here's a nice boar-bristle brush that ought to get through tiger fur.
*rumble purr* Ya...gunna...brush me all sleeps. 'sOkay. Need dat now. Done wid cookies anyway. Cocoa get wahm again.

Tell Fallon she can get brushin's too. Feel huh wantin' dat now. Love huh....so...*yawn*...much...

Re: Yes ...

[djbluejay]

Mmm...*noms mallow cookies* dese is good...

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>Din't know dat. Good to know. Maybe find some latah. Gunna have to find somethin' to sleep wid today. <<

Just paste in the word and you'll find lullabye albums mostly with Gaelic lyrics.

>>Ya done helped a lot. Th...thank ya muches...<<

I'm glad.

>> Slowly doin' dat. Find if it go to quick I worse off dan I was 'fore cryin's. Why say careful wi'brushin's. :) <<

*careful brushing* I'll just set up a nice pattern then, and you can follow along with breathing or whatever you need.

>>Tell Fallon she can get brushin's too. Feel huh wantin' dat now. Love huh....so...*yawn*...much...<<

*chuckle* I done made tiger butter.

Here Fallon, have another brush. Might as well finish the batch. ;)

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[djbluejay]

*careful brushing* I'll just set up a nice pattern then, and you can follow along with breathing or whatever you need.

*slowly breathin' in an' out, purrin' almos come natural nah, *drowsin' tigah Jay-purrin'tiuhd Jay...*

*eyes half-closed-sleepy-purr...* :) <3...

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[beasts_of_homeworld]

>> *smiles back* *reaches foot around to pet PurrBeast too* <<

Purrbeast rumbles deep and happy, leaning appreciatively towards you.

>> Ah, you clocked me. :D <<

Purrbeast grins with his ears. He sends a thought that seems to be made more of feelings and images than anything. it shows a dancing collage of many different lives in different worlds and times and bodies and shapes, all woven together with glowing strands of knowledge, wisdom, music, storytelling, teaching, guiding. He dips his head in a slow arc, his big-cat-body version of a nod of acknowledgement and respect.

>> *flicks a sound baffle over Jay* <<

Purrbeast thanks you. He struggled how to communicate that through this brain into wordslanguage - the shift and flow of energies as he purrs for different people, and how it makes spaces in between minds where only that person can hear all of it, unless someone else comes seeking, chooses to tune in. Sound baffle, good words. K'in's sound-baffles are automatic, more or less. And... something, he doesn't know how to word that either. Multidirectional? Multiple different purrs, different levels for different people, at the same time. But he hadn't managed to convey that in the comment, and he thanks Ysabet very much for making sure Jay was safe and covered. <3

>> *bask* *murrrrr* <<

PurrBeast near-shuts his eyes happily, and keeps purring his deep, world-sized purr for you. The slow, powerful thunder of the primordial beast-cat flows back and forth like the tides of time, a purr for planets, eons. It's like listening to the world turn.

Re: Well ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

:D You-all are gonna put me to sleep.

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[we_are_spc]

*chuckle* I done made tiger butter.

Here Fallon, have another brush. Might as well finish the batch. ;)

:)

*brushes in time with Ysabet's pattern, sometimes going in opposits to make point an counterpoint.

He's gunna be out like a light in less than five. Del and I do this all the time. :) It's either me or Jasmine on the other side of del, and this'll usually put him out in fifteen minutes tops. ... migt be longer today, but. *said quietly so as not to wake half-asleep tiger*

-Fallon~

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[we_are_spc]

Yeah, the wider society is not very welcoming. And then they wonder why so many people are anxious and unhealthy. Well, duh.

Yeah. So much is caught up in money these days it's insane. I didn't realize how much of that was the case until I started trying to be an independent contractor, and the doctor said it was a good thing that they're going toard licensing of massage therapists, not just certification )Whatever the difference was; I never can relly know, to me it's all the same, really). So...yeah there's that.

Totally okay. People often need confirmation afterwards, if they're not used to having safe emotional space.


He's getting there, but he's not quite there yet. Cassie and I give him what he needs ad do most of the rest of the family who know (And those who don't are kicked out so those who do can), but he's still got a long way to go.

I had no idea until recently that moving was this hard on the poor man. :(

-Fallon~

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[ysabetwordsmith]

Well, I stayed awake long enough for that, at least. *yawn* Time for me to head to bed. Night all.

Re: Does virtual touch make you feel better?

[ysabetwordsmith]

Yeah, I'm falling asleep too. Sleep tight, you. Time for me to go to bed.

Re: Well ...

[beasts_of_homeworld]

K'in grins again, sends a thought that sounds like: "Good. Bards work hard. Need care too." The thought is accompanied by a picture of a cheeky face, then followed by the more serious feeling that he can pause and come back later if you're doing something time-sensitive and essential that can't be delegated.

Re: Gah

[(Anonymous)]

Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE squish me

Re: Gah

[(Anonymous)]

*flops in an uncoordinated pile* *FLAILS* please PLEASE squish

mmmmm

[(Anonymous)]

*calms a little* purrs are niiiiiiiicccccceeeee *doesn't move from being squished*

Re: mmmmm

[beasts_of_homeworld]

The Purr Beast purrs deep and slow and regular, in and out like waves on the shore. He mentally offers to squish you as well if you need someone huge and heavy to put a giant foreleg over you or even lay on you carefully, but otherwise is happy to just remain nearby and purr for you.

[alexseanchai]

*scritchscritch*