[ iv ] † Coalesce

[warden_kun]

The varied reactions to this new weather pattern are intriguing. I have observed people bombarding others with packed spheres of snow, yet the cuffs do not register this as hostile. It has served to make many introspective judging from privatized messages and others... infantile.

Comments

[compact_impact]

Oh? The great Warden himself doesn't know about snowball fights? Such a shame, such a pity. Would Warden like me to show him what this is all about~?

[warden_kun]

Conflicts are supposed to be restricted by the cuffs.

[compact_impact]

But it isn't a conflict! Usually just a friendly fight, with no harm meant. No conflict at all, and in fact, I've seen it used between best friends, even lovers, as a special occasion~! How does Warden take to this idea? Or would Warden rather curl up with a warm blanket and a good cup of tea~?

[warden_kun]

It seems a rather frigid way of expression affection.

My quarters are sufficiently heated, thank you.

[compact_impact]

Maybe that kind of frigidness is just what brings them closer! Who knows~?

Oh, but is Warden absolutely sure? Sometimes all you need is a good cuddle to make everything better!

[warden_kun]

I do not recall this.

[compact_impact]

Recall what? What is there to recall? Have you forgotten how to cuddle? Oh, that's perfectly fine, I can show you! Nyi-Tria, if you're interested.

[boyceo]

Cuddling between three is warmer than two. Might I volunteer as third?

[warden_kun]

...

I have other matters to attend.

[compact_impact]

Oh, but Warden, honey~! Don't tell me you're passing up a chance to get warm? Honestly, in cold weather like this, we all need a bit of cuddling, and would you really deny two of your Drafted the chance to keep you warm? We are doing this only to benefit the war, after all~!

[boyceo]

You need to relax, Warden-chan. A nice cuddle is good for you. Take it from me.

[warden_kun]

That might cause you both to sustain considerable injury.

[boyceo]

A cuddle never hurts though! I have cuddles all the time and my company runs effectively. A good cuddle does many things to increase productivity.

[warden_kun]

Allow me to elaborate: physical contact will pass high volumes of electricity to pass through your body, possibly causing lasting injury and likely an unconscious state. Such action is not advisable.

[compact_impact]

Oh, how flirtatious! Using electric shock to stimulate the hormones, very productive technique there, honey~! Would you be willing to try it out on me? I've needed a good jolt into a romantic mood for quite a while now~!

[boyceo]

Hm, how high? I think I'm building an immunity to tazers. I seem to manage to cling still after I pass out.