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PUBLISHER Hello again, wonderful people! This issue we are celebrating several special holidays; we didn’t leave any out. We are featuring articles for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day. In the Spotlight we are featuring Enchanted Cove. A quaint Bed & Breakfast located on the ever expanding Orchard Heights Sims. I interviewed the owner Tru, who gives me all the information we need to reserve this beautiful place. She offers lots of amneties and activities to make your stay enjoyable. I hope you enjoy. I look forward to hearing from you all.
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anyone to create a home. We pay close attention to details and want all tenants to be happy they chose to rent from us. Kitty: What makes ML Rentals stand out or different from any other rental place in SL? Inna: We go out of our way to make our tenants happy. We also offer you 100% Security, others cannot see into your home or disturb you. Every single skybox has its own security bullet to ensure privacy. Tenants can make tier payments at the same location, so there is no additional location to have to visit. Interview by Kitty Vicious Photos provided by ML Rental
We have recently added a nice beach for tenants enjoy and explore.
Kitty: When did the doors open on ML Rentals?
Kitty: What, if any, special features or deals are available?
Inna(momentslove): The ML Rental Estate has been open for about three months and has been very successful.
Inna: Our prices start at $L250 lindens and they can increase based on what a tenant wants to add. We also have special offers from time to time and we try to be as economical as possible. We do have a special offer for your readers. If they decide to rent from us and pay one month upfront they will get one-week rental for free. Use promo code: LoTML2018
Kitty: There are a lot of rental places across the grid. What made you decide that it would be a good business for you join? Inna: I’m a home body and I love to create things. I like decorating each skybox and adding all the little details that accent each room. I decided I wanted to share my gift for decorating with others across the grid. I wanted to share a small part of myself and give a person a beautiful place they could call their own. Kitty: Tell the readers about ML Rentals. Inna: In our company you can find various skyboxes and enjoy various performances. We also provide you with a Jacuzzi and massage beds in some of our skyboxes. They are furnished with high quality furniture and depending on your preference you can add your own touches. There is a prim allowance so tenants can shape their space as he/she wants to make it feel home. We want every tenant to be comfortable and to feel at home. We are a small company, but we have put a lot of effort and love into creating a great place for 14
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Tru: I wanted to offer a getaway that was a home away from home.
Interviewed Owner: C.T. Tru Steamer Moss Diavolo(DaTruOne)
Kitty: Tell the readers about you B&B.
Kitty: When did the doors open on your Bed and Breakfast?
Tru: Enchanted Coved has beautiful bedroom suites, and offers breakfast and lunch. Dinner is optional at the B&B or one of several restaurants located on the neighboring sims. We offer group activities as well as amenities.
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Tru: We offer what a traditional B&B offer as well as group activities and things you can do with in the 17 sims of Orchard heights. We also offer you your own personal tour guild and plans your agenda according to your scheduling.
Kitty: I have been to your place and it is very beautiful. It is located on the ever popular Orchard Heights sim. Do you have plan to expand or add anything else to your empire? Tru: I’m currently working on Enchanted Paradise which is going to be a sister B&B to Enchanted Cove. It will be BeYou and LIfe2 enable as well as non hud users friendly.
Kitty: What, if any, special features or activities are available? Tru: We offer wine tasting, cocktail hours, yoga, tai chi, spa treatments and have a lot of other activities in the work.
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two people at the same time is aphrodisiac for some, and launching his/her mood in the sexual field if combined with other parameters should make you think.
Most people believe that chances for a woman to cheat are less than men. Surveys however, want 19% of women to admit that they have cheated their significant other, i.e. only 4% less than 23% of cheating men. When we talk about infidelity, we do not differ so much in the end.
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of simply expanding its social circle. But true innocent people, the faithful ones, have no reason not to want to introduce you to their friends, new or old, and - why not? - go out for those drinks together. The less you know about this new mysterious friend, the more this case smells coverage from miles.
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Not by pure interest in you but by pure interest in covering their back. What difference will it make if you come back from work on 5 or 6? Why does the cheater suddenly care if you go for basketball or when you have mani/pedi appointment and how long it will last? Why asks you what time you intend to go to sleep?
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t Bad mood t There are many other clues that indicates an unfaithful boyfriend or girlfriend but in the end lies rise on the surface and it is really not worth your time any longer. You are not the first, and believe me you won’t be the last. After all there’s something called Karma and will do the job for you eventually!
While their lover can renew them in bed and feel like a whole other person, in love and joyful, on the other hand you will be the opposite. An effort to keep such a big secret is very stressful. Therefore, all this pressure, insomnia, nerves, is spreading to you. Combine suspicious clues before sending them to a psychologist!
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So, how can we celebrate them all year long?
When most of us think of Memorial Day in the United States, we immediately think three-day weekend spent on the lake, at a parade or at a barbecue with friends. Theme parks and pools normally open on this day as it is the unofficial start of the summer season. The somberness of its origin can be all but lost. At the same time, Memorial Day is also a celebration of the peace and freedom these brave soldiers gave us with their sacrifice.
1. Thank a Veteran – Let’s start with the simplest. Whenever you are out and you see a serviceman or woman in uniform, walk up to them, shake their hand and thank them for their service. It doesn’t cost a penny, but it will mean so much to them knowing that they are appreciated. If you’re feeling generous, buy them a coffee or pay for their meal. It is an incredible example to set for future generations to see.
Memorial Day originated in order to honor Union and Confederate soldiers that died during the Civil War and has expanded to include all who have given their lives in service to their country. In 1971, it was made an official holiday in the United States. But, a single day to honor these courageous men and women does not do justice to their sacrifice. As the daughter of an Army medic, the granddaughter of a WWII sailor, and the niece of men who fought in both the Vietnam War and the Korean War, respect and honor for our military was something ingrained in me all my life, and I readily pass that on to the next generation.
2. Raise the Flag High - Another easy way to show honor to those who have died is to fly an American Flag in your yard. Just make sure to do it properly! Yes, there is a CORRECT way to fly it! Greenlight a Vet is a movement that asks people to change one outside light to green so that veterans know that you support them.
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4. Reach Out – Many soldiers are still deployed in far away countries away from their families. If you know one, send them a letter or a package from home. If not, Adopt-A-Soldier can help match you up with a soldier who is deployed so that you can help make their time away a little easier. Also, reach out to spouses of deployed military personnel still here at home. Deployment doesn’t just affect the soldier; it affects the entire family.
3. Visit a Cemetery - There are many National Cemeteries that do Memorial Day Ceremonies on the actual day, but you can go to a local cemetery anytime and lay flowers or tasteful decoration at the graves of fallen soldiers. Adopt-A-Grave is a program where volunteers are assigned the grave of a fallen soldier, and charged with keeping them decorated and free of debris. Check with your local cemeteries to see if they participate.
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5. Display Your Memories – Don’t pack up letters, memorabilia or anything precious that a relative who was enlisted might have passed down to you. Display the flag presented at their funeral. Put up photos of them from their time in the service. Read the letters that were sent home from overseas. I have precious letters and photos of my grandfather’s time in World War II when he was stationed in Japan. Keeping these displayed will keep your loved one on your mind and in your heart every day.
blessing it would be to be able to converse with someone who has seen and experienced similar things in life. Take your children to visit as well, and let them see what a true American hero looks like.
There are so many ways that we can show the members of the Armed Forces how much they are appreciated everyday. Memorial Day is a single day to honor those who have died, but everyday should be a chance to give back, to show support, and to really let our men and women in service know that their sacrifices are not in vain, and that there are people back home who think about them, pray for them, and truly appreciate all they do for this great country.
6. Visit a Veteran – Lastly, go to your local nursing home and visit a veteran. Many sit forgotten or have lost their family. Sit and talk with him or her, and listen to their stories. You can also get a group of veterans together to share as well. Memories are sometimes all they have left, and what a
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Flag Etiquette http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html Greenlight a Vet http://www.greenlightavet.com/ Adopt-A-Soldier http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/
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Amazing Beautiful We are a group to give to any affiliation for charity and or do a sponsorship that will reflect in helping others in second life and real life. We contribute every year to several charities and this year we tend to personally give more and help others! Follow us on Facebook for pics of events!
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and what they refuse to have done to them. Slaves gain a feeling of fulfillment when pleasing their Master and freedom when able to give all control to another being.
There are many different styles of relationships in this world but many of them go on confused with others or misunderstood all together. Two of these types of relationships are Master/Slave and Daddy/Babygirl. There are similarities in the two, but also very drastic differences. I will start by explaining a few traditions and roles for both.
Master/Slave is often a relationship that has strict limits and rules set for each person involved. A Master or Mistress is given complete control over their slave. Often before even agreeing to ownership of a Slave, the Master and Slave will have a contract drawn up with Slave limits (what they can handle or not, suitable
Now before I continue I must state that in a Master/Slave relationship, a slave is a CONSENTING adult and has made their Master strict rules on what they can handle
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punishments if the Slave disobeys) and what the Master expected of the Slave (how to speak, dress, personal health). After a contract is formed and an agreement is set a slave will be collared, in a ceremony or devotion, by their Master as a sign of ownership. In some cases, a Master has been known to change a Slaves name to their liking. Soon after the training of a slave begins.
True, a Daddy is in control of their babygirl in many different ways, they must all take care of them emotionally as well. A Daddy will set up a series of rewards, rules, disciplines, and punishments differentiating on how the babygirl responds and reacts.
A Master will make out a progress plan and teach their slave accordingly. It will start with a consensual power exchange between Master and slave. Slave training is used to change the slave’s mannerisms and behavior to match what their Master wants. If they are to misbehave or not catch on to the training fast enough a punishment will be applied, physical or physiological.
The first way a Daddy takes care of his babygirl is by spoiling her with the things she loves and new places and foods to experience. A Daddy will often learn everything he can about his babygirl, doing everything in his power to please her. Random gifts and surprise dates are often planned.
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A Daddy is not only a Dom over his babygirl, but he is also her protector and most trusted person in her life. In some cases, even overseeing social encounters and friendships. He is often possessive and only wishes good things on his babygirl, often making him her motivator, believing in her sometimes more than she believes in herself.
her do as she pleases and love on her but if this was done a babygirl could lose respect for her Daddy, breaking the relationship. So in the end, the two relationships I have described are in fact rather different but in some ways the same. Both need each other in the same ways but a slave needs a Master as someone to give up control and a babygirl needs a Daddy for structurer and support.
Just as a Daddy is possessive, a babygirl will become jealous if she sees others around her Daddy. If provoked, she will throw a tantrum to get her Daddy’s attention back. If she acts in a way that her Daddy disapproves in she will be disciplined.
Both of these relationships are beautiful in their own ways and both are fulfilling to every person in them.
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Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are official public holidays across the United States. Both recognize those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day but here are the key differences:
MEMORIAL DAY
VETERANS DAY
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the military. It has for a long time been a day of speeches. Veterans, politicians, and ministers see this day as an opportunity to honor the fallen and unite people around common values of freedom and sacrifice for a better future. Among its traditions are ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives in service, with many people visiting cemeteries to place American flags on grave sites. In the past, money was sometimes raised on this day to make monuments to the dead, and many of the same women who accomplished those works began a tradition of laying flowers on the graves of the fallen that continues to this day.
A holiday to remember everyone who served in the military, whether or not they served in wartime. It is a federal holiday, so most United States federal employees have the day off.
Until 1971, it was known as “Decoration Day” in reference to the decoration of graves. People decorated grave sites with flowers and remembered the loved ones that they lost. Many towns will hold parades, as well. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. It was first celebrated a year after the end of the Civil War, which claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the nation’s first national cemeteries, according to History.com.
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Towns hold parades, churches schedule special services, and families come together to thank living veterans for their services and to remember all those who served. Ceremonies are held at Arlington Cemetery for wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and for women in military service, complete with a keynote speaker and veterans’ remarks. Don’t miss these simple ways to continue honoring veterans even after these holidays have passed. The first celebration was on November 11, 1919, to commemorate the end of World War I. Hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. Until 1954, Veterans Day was known as “Armistice Day.”
We should all thank men and women who served for us to be safe and always remember those who have fallen for us and our country.
Sources: www.washingtonpost.com - www.diffen.com
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“Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving” - Gail Tsukiyama, Dreaming Water. It is that time of year again to say a massive and heartfelt thank you to those wonderful ladies in your life, your mother. We all have one and we all have a very unique relationship with them, our mums are the heart of the family life and the glue that holds it together. So what can you get this valuable person to say a huge thank you and show how much you love them this Mother’s Day? Well, we have a few ideas on the perfect gifts for these perfect women. Of course, there is a huge selection of options out there on what to get and we have scouted out to find the most unique, fun and luxurious ones (at reasonable prices) for you. First of we have the simple and classic breakfast tray with a few motherly touches from CHEZ MOI. At only 10L, this is perfect for anyone who is a little cash short and cant afford to splash out on over the top expensive presents, yet still is beautifully made and charming. The lovely note adds a sweet touch of loving words to breakfast. But if a simple breakfast tray is not enough to meet your standards, we have the classic yet charming flowers but with a few delightful extras. Of course, every mother expects a bunch 62
of beautiful spring flowers with her breakfast in the morning, but here we found something a little more unique and charming to surprise her with. Combining both flowers, candy and a bottle of champagne, you can give your mother a simple yet thoughtful display of all. This CJ Happy Mother’s Day Tray is perfect for those mothers who enjoy the simple comforts at home with a dash of luxury. Priced at 275L, it also is not going to break the bank. Next we have something with a bit of sparkle, and what woman doesn’t like an elegant jeweled piece to wear? This mother’s day necklace is a steal at just 99L from Morph Studios. It’s simple but colorful design is perfect for that special mother who enjoys a bit of sparkle around her neck. You can also buy matching earnings, bracelet and ring at an extra 99L each. So you can purchases the whole set for 396L. But personally, I think just the necklace alone is more than enough to show your mother how much you love her this Mother’s Day. Now we move on to some of the more exciting options to really wow your mother. This is more at the top end of most peoples budgets, but if you want to leave your mother speechless, then this is how. First up we have an special exclusive offer from Click It Photography, especially for our readers. Imagine how blown away your mother will be when she is given a family photo shoot for her Mother’s Day present. And thanks for Click It Photography, all Love on Top readers will get 25% off their Mother’s Day photography package. This means a photo shoot with just 2 people will be as little as 750L for a Basic shoot or 1500L for an Artistic shoot. Perfect for a mother and daughter day out experience. But what if you have a bigger family? Not a problem, each additional avatar is only 375L each, (this included babies, pets and vehicles). Just reference our exclusive promo code ‘LOT25’ to their sales team when you book your appointment and experience this fabulous day out with the whole family. See their gallery in store or online at https://www.flickr.com/groups/3884310@N22/ (Offer ends the 1st of June, can not be combined with63any other offers or promotions)
Finally, for the end of our list, we have a little special treat for you all and your mothers. How about a beautiful dinner at the exclusive and stunningly beautiful Restaurant Serendipity by Orchard Heights. Not only is the area and building jaw dropping to explore, but they also host many amazing packages for the perfect dining experience, including a family package. For 3250L, a family of 4 can dine in a combination of stunning views and luxurious atmosphere. But wait, there is so much more to this package. Not only will you have a family full role played dinner, the fabulous team here will also organize games and puzzles for the little ones. Including such activities as kayaking, hot air balloon ride, hang gliding and a movie of your choice to relax to. This is a package you surely can not miss this Mother’s Day, and one the whole family can enjoy together.
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Imagine walking into a club. The music is playing; people are chatting in local. In the midst of it all, your eyes fall onto one of the most beautiful people you have ever encountered. He speaks to you, and you feel a smile break across your face. Your skin flushes… and your heart beats faster. You IM him and the conversation starts. He flirts with you. You flirt with him. One thing leads to another, and you friend. You leave the club feeling both elated and concerned. Is he really into you? How can you know?
Escorting is a popular profession in Second Life… and even in the real world… but it carries with it a stigmatism of thirst, greed, and dare I say, filth. What kind of person would lower themselves to the point of selling their body for money? In the real world, may we never know that kind of desperation.
The catch? He’s an escort.
In Second Life, however, it takes on an entirely new perspective. There is no danger of disease or physical abuse. There is no threat or controlling force. There is also a greater amount of anonymity should you choose to pursue it. It can be difficult at first, and it comes with a fair amount of conflict, concern and judgement. Stereotypes would have you believe people who escort are thirsty tramps who delight in promiscuity. This is not necessarily the case. Contrary to popular belief, it is not an easy way to earn linden at all. It can be draining and it taxes the mind tremendously.
At the mention of the word, the elation and giddiness you were feeling no doubt faded. His affection is a most certainly a farce, right?
But putting the occupation aside… escorts are still human. They have the capacity for love and feelings just like the next person. And sometimes, despite their profession, those feelings don’t ask them what they want and they just appear.
Easy answer, right? All the signs are there. He’s friendly and he talks to you. He flirts with you and calls you beautiful. He makes you feel like you are the only woman in the room. He must be falling for you.
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That is how it happened for me. My situation is a little different in that I myself am an escort but the man that I fell for is one as well. I met him in the club where he dances. It was an almost immediate attraction for me. I came every chance I could to see him. We became friends and he would come to see me dance as well. One thing led to another, and we fell in love. Falling in love is never a choice, is it? It was very much out of our control. When I went to visit him at work, I watched as women and men alike fawned over him. I heard the words he emoted to them, sensual and romantic; the playful banter in local. I watched him cuddle with them in front of me, and sometimes slip away privately. When he came to watch me, he experienced the same. The mind can easily convince you that this fake affection is the real deal. The demons of your past convince you that you aren’t enough or that you are just another client. So what do you do if you find yourself in love with an escort? Here are a few things to think about and remember: First of all, escort encounters cannot be seen as anything other than role play. This is a profession to them. They are paid and expected to make you feel like you matter more than anything. They delight in making your senses come alive. This doesn’t mean they don’t have the capacity to care about you as a person or that
all they see you as is an ATM Machine. I care about quite a few of my clients but they know where my heart lies. A good escort sees you as a fellow human being with needs much like their own. They see an opportunity to assist, engage, and even enjoy. Second, the jealousy is inescapable. If you choose to visit your lover at work, you are going to see and hear things that might be hard to handle. Don’t break down and storm off. Don’t choose the immature path. If you are making the choice to try and to love them, then make that choice. My advice? Limit the amount of time you spend at their place of business. Let them work, and let your heart be at ease. Some of you might be strong enough to handle it and I applaud you. Some days I am and some days I’m not. Third, listen to your heart. You are getting to know this person outside of the club. The things they are saying to you and the ways they are treating you are not out of requirement. They are spending time with you because they want to and not because they are being paid to do so. I remember the first time I was with my partner, Basil, and he said to me, “I emote all day long. I don’t want to emote you.” And he didn’t but I still felt his feeling and his emotion so strongly that I could hardly breath. Trust your gut. You will know when it’s real. My partner tells me all the time that while I may not be the only one to have his body, I am the only one who has his heart, and
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that if anyone is going to steal it, they will have to take it from me, not him. When they tell you these things, believe them. Don’t call into judgement everything they say or do. Don’t compare the words they say to you to ones you have heard them say in the club to a client. I mean, there are only so many adjectives in the world. You are bound to hear similarities. I would be lying if I said dating an escort was easy. It is not for the faint of heart. You have to be a fairly strong person and comfortable in your own skin so that you can be strong enough to let your partner be who they are too. But, one thing to remember. Escorting is something they do. It is not who they are. If you truly feel something for this person and it is being genuinely reciprocated, don’t let their profession inhibit pursuing things further. You could be missing out on the love of a lifetime.
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It’s that time again!! We are now accepting submissions for our Sexy Singles segment. Interested? Stop by HQ and click the board to get the questionnaire then drop the notecard in the mailbox by the door. Once we have your information, I will put your image on one of the Sexy Singles boards. You and your friends can come by and vote for you. The top 5 people with the most votes will be featured in the next issue. It is $L10 per vote and voting is unlimited!! Hurry and drop off your submission, voting ends June 1st @ midnight SLT! Here’s your ride!!
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Lunaneska Blackheart What species are you? A very lazy vampire, who pretends to be human Age (RL or RP): 43 Gender: Female Briefly describe yourself I can be an introvert at times, but I am very creative; I do my best to be a light to people. Describe your perfect date A perfect date for me is just being able to have a good conversation with someone and getting to know them. Maybe dinner and dancing with some good music or even going to a beach and watching the sunset and the sound of the ocean. What qualities are a must in a significant other? A good sense of humor, open minded, someone who believes and has faith in a higher power. A person who has goals for themselves and are not afraid to go after what they want. Someone who makes me want to be better than what I am. Someone who is caring and puts others before themselves. What qualities do you find as a turn off when dating a potential partner? Someone who has a controlling narcissistic personality or a huge ego What type of relationship are you looking for? Long Term What do you do in SL that you consider fun and that you would like to share with a potential partner? I love photography and music and would love to share that with someone. 74
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DestaMoon Resident What species are you? Human/Demon Age (RL or RP) : RL~29 Gender: Female Briefly describe yourself : Dorky person who seems to find a lot of interesting things. Describe your perfect date: Hanging out on mic talking about everything from silly to weird What qualities are a must in a significant other? Sense of humor, financial stable, mature, kind What qualities do you find as a turn off when dating a potential partner? Jobless, whining, too childish What type of relationship are you looking for? Long Term What do you do in SL that you consider fun and that you would like to share with a potential partner? I farm, go to events, game a lot, as in I play other games than Second Life. I have a lot of amazing friends that I’m willing to share, build, and go exploring
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KatEvangeline What species are you? Human Age (RL or RP): RL: 27 RP: 18+ Gender: Female Briefly describe yourself: bubbly, cute, a bit distracted sometimes. Love to shop and game. Describe your perfect date Hanging out, watching movies or gaming What qualities are a must in a significant other? Communication. What qualities do you find as a turn off when dating a potential partner? Lack of communication. What type of relationship are you looking for? F**k Buddy What do you do in SL that you consider fun and that you would like to share with a potential partner? People watching!
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Jasmine G. Matic What species are you? Human Age (RL or RP) : 37 Gender : Female Briefly describe yourself : I have an outgoing personality. I’m a very genuine and sincere person. Family is very important to me. Describe your perfect date: Great conversation along with a great atmosphere and lots of humor. What qualities are a must in a significant other? Honest, trustworthy and he has great communication skills. A great sense of humor is a plus. What qualities do you find as a turn off when dating a potential partner? I have to say some one that is cocky and full of himself; it is a big turn off to me. What type of relationship are you looking for? Long Term What do you do in SL that you consider fun and that you would like to share with a potential partner? I love to explore and find new amazing places, but amusement parks are the fun places I would like to share and enjoy with the right person.
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DaTruOne Resident What species are you? Human Age (RL or RP) : 30 yrs. Gender : Female Briefly describe yourself Honest, loving, and caring. Love spending time with friends and family. I am very family and business oriented. Describe your perfect date: Dinner and nice conversation. What qualities are a must in a significant other? Honesty and trust. What qualities do you find as a turn off when dating a potential partner? Liar and person who plays games. What type of relationship are you looking for? Long Term What do you do in SL that you consider fun and that you would like to share with a potential partner? Sightseeing and traveling.
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Written by Ymirjaw Biocrysis
The charming and handsome man who captured the heart of two beautiful women. I met him through his SL wife, she had hired me at the club they own together and the moment I met him he was instantly respectful, kind, and very funny. He was more than willing to answer my questions. Helping me out, as he often does.
Love is often a surprise when you stumble upon it, sometimes it happens more than once. In an environment like Second Life this is not an uncommon occurrence. There are even times when you happen to fall in love with someone in Second Life, while you are also married in real life. This happened to a few good friends of mine and I was actually quiet curious how they make their relationship work. I have known them for around three months now after meeting them, at the club they co-own, but I never got around to asking them how they made their relationship work. So I finally got the chance to interview them. I started with the husband who for business reason would like to stay anon.
Ywirjaw: What is it like having a wife in both worlds? [the roles they play for you, how they differ, what attracted you each of them] Mister: It is great having a wife in sl and rl. Both are my best friend first and confidant. My rl wife gives me security and 84
him than you do? Does it upset you or was it expected?
my sl wife gives me all the naughty things that RL can’t give me. My rl wife is cautious and very systematic when approaching things, my sl wife is a loud mouth snook (giggles), just kidding, she is carefree and wild however still very organized. The same thing attracted me to both, strong personalities and not afraid to speak their mind and both support all my decisions.
Miss: I am happy for him when he has family events and spend time with his wife. I actually get way more of his time then she does so when he is with her I am happy for them both. Then I asked them both to answer the last question I had, I wanted to see how their answers differed. See how the experience is for both SL parties.
Ywirjaw: What led you to want to marry in SL? Mister: Meeting an awesome understanding person who compliments me in every way
Ywirjaw: Do either of you have any advice for people in a similar situation?
Ywirjaw: How do you make time for both partners?
Mister: Honesty and open in sl. We both escort and have to be able to enjoy our sl time together without jealousy. Sometimes I have been jealous, however now I am not, I trust her with all my heart with everything.
Mister: It is difficult, because they also share my time with my clubs in sl too. However, both are understanding. I give my supper times till around 4slt to my rl wife and after that I share with my SL wife and the clubs.
Miss: I just say make sure it is worth it. Be with someone loving and caring I feel sorry for people that get angry and do stupid things to others.
Next I asked his SL wife, the sassy and sexy queen of the shemales. I met her when I was looking for a way to make a little cash to get out of my starter Avi. She was kind enough to give me a chance after saying that she knew I would be a perfect fit. She coached me and gave me a few pointers here and there and still proceeds to help me to this day. She has been a big part of my SL life and has helped many people, asking nothing in return.
We wrapped up the questions with hugs and kisses and I left with a better understanding on a relationship that holds not two partner, but three. These two have been nothing but caring and loving for each other and you can see it in every conversation they have. The way they joke, keep things light, how they love each other is unlike anything I have ever seen before.
Ywirjaw: How do you feel about your SL husband being married in RL? Miss: I am ok with it. Very much so. He is and adult and can handle is personal relationships. I do make it clear I am looking for real life as well. Ywirjaw: Has there ever been a time when you felt like his RL wife got more time with
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I recently found out through mutual friends that my SL partner has alts. Is she cheating on me? This is a reoccurring theme in SL. It is not uncommon to have multiple accounts. I have at least 6, they were all created for very specific tasks in world. For example, my main avi is heavily into immersive RP, she is a prim and proper princess who would never dream of speaking about S.E.X in a public forum such as this. So immersive, that when I bump into other players off sim I am still addressed as royalty. Then there is yours truly, Ursula. My rough and tumble personality that shoots straight from the hip and has her own talk show about sex. In the past when I have been in relationships, I have always been very straightforward with my partners in disclosing this information. That being said, I am well aware that some keep alts for more nefarious reasons but there are a lot of us that have them for practical reasons. Also, another scenario to keep in mind is that some simply accept an alt as a completely different person that has no bearing on your relationship. Example; my main avi was in a relationship, my partner knew Ursula well. When one of his friends approached him about asking Ursula out and he encouraged it. In his mind Ursula was not his girlfriend, had no attachment to her and was not threatened by her dating someone else. In case you are wondering...yes I did go on a double date. It was entirely too weird and having two avi’s logged in at the same time in the same place doing the same activity is well...a challenge...lol. I would suggest you have an honest conversation with your partner. If she denies their existence, then time to walk away because a relationship cannot be built on lies. First things first, talk to your partner. There very well may be a reasonable explanation for her alts. 94
Help! I think my in world best friend is mad at me. I have a homestead that a share with my best friend. We have been sharing a sim/homestead for two years now. I recently met a girl who I like very much and she asked to share the parcel with us. I looped my bestie into the convo and rather than agreeing to split her parcel she just up and left. What do I do now? Yes, I think she is. There are two things that stand out to me from your question. First, she is your best friend, congratulations - true friends are hard to find. Second, you have shared a parcel for two years - which tells me she is financially stable to go the extra mile with you. How many times do we “share” parcels only to have the other person back out a few months down the line due to financial hardship? You kind of went about this cart ahead of the horse and she is mad at you now, rightly so. You should have had this conversation with your friend before even offering the new girl a spot on your homestead. In a way you are telling your friend, sorry you are not as important as this person and I want to change our arrangement without your input. There is really not much to do now but to share your thoughts and feelings with your friend. She may have left the parcel but maybe you can still salvage the friendship. My ex-boyfriend is pursuing my friend romantically and I just don’t know how to feel about it. I have moved on and since partnered with someone else but I still feel as if he is betraying me and what we had. Whoa, back up little lady. First I’m going to acknowledge, yes it’s weird. Yes, you are entitled to feel weird about it, and even have a tinge of nostalgia for your ex. Fact is, you have moved on and you can’t expect the world around you
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to tippy toe around your weird feelings. Just because you and your ex didn’t work out doesn’t entitle you to hold your ex or your friend back from what could be the happiness that you now have and they deserve as well. Girl, put your big girl panties on and woman up. The way I see it, the unspoken women “code” would still be enforceable IF you were still single, but you are not. Be happy for your ex and your friend, this could be their ticket to happiness.
I broke it off with my partner to be with another guy. The new guy ended up ghosting me and I just want my old partner back. How do I get him back? So, you left your partner to take a chance elsewhere and now it has blown up in your face and you want what you once had. Did I assess that correctly? Look, this is life. It happens as much in world as it happens in RL. You made a choice when you broke up, own up to your choice. There must have been underlying reasons for you to leave your partner. Well guess what? Those reasons are still there. I’m not saying your ex is a bad person but clearly there was something lacking in the relationship for you to be prompted to call it quits. Be honest with yourself...is having your ex back really what you want? Or, are you just lonely and heartbroken and seeking comfort from your broken heart? Give yourself time and space, heal thyself first. If you still feel you made a mistake have a very honest conversation with your ex about all of this and let him have a choice in the matter. Who knows, with a little time and space you may change your mind. I wish the you the very best.
I met a great guy in SL and we have been partners for over two years. I know he is single in RL and I know he is not lying to me. Thing is, I proposed to go visit him in RL and he quickly said he would like to meet in a different city. My gut tells me something is wrong; I just don’t know what. What do you think Ursula? Hard and fast rule, if your gut is telling you that something is wrong then…...something is wrong. If you are sure he is single in RL that very well not be the issue. Have you considered that maybe….1) He is concerned about his appearance in RL, maybe the picture he shared with you was 10 pounds ago? 2) His SL is something secret from his family and he is doesn’t want to be in a position where he has to make up lies about who you are and how you met? 3) He really doesn’t see your relationship going beyond SL and he is not comfortable in allowing you into his inner circle of friends and family. As you can see, there can exist a myriad of reasons for his hesitation. If feasible, why not suggest he visit you instead? If he turns down your offer than maybe, it’s time to set clear expectation about your relationship. If you only wanted to visit him for a friendly visit, then I would not put too much stock in it. If you were expecting more then maybe now is a good time to have a very serious conversation about where both of you see this relationship going. Not all SL relationships end up in RL and that is ok too, it doesn’t make them any less valid.
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Help! I met the most amazing girl in SL. It’s like she knows what is missing in my RL marriage. She knows I am married RL and can never be an item but I just can’t stop thinking of her and how she makes me feel. We have not had slex in almost two years but I just can’t seem to get her out of my mind. Breathe, I understand what you are telling me in so many ways. When we come in world we sometimes forge very real and very strong emotional connections with people. Even more so if that connection extends to intimacy. You have identified your situation correctly, this girl fills that spot that is missing in your RL relationship. There is a reason we use the mantra “RL comes first in-world” ...because it’s true. You are halfway there, have a very honest conversation with yourself and identify the exact things this girl in SL gives you that your RL relationship does not. Next, take this mental list and bring it to your RL partners attention. You should be building this mutual sense of understanding, that is what makes relationships work. Just think of it, what would happen if you shared your true feelings with your partner much like you have with this girl in SL? Could it be possible that your partner may meet you halfway and then think of it…. you could have a relationship based on something solid incorporated with those things that make you feel alive …. all in ONE person. You may find that once this accomplished your fantasy girl is a lot closer to you than you think without having to log on.
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choose to keep their second life separate from their real lives. Desi and Ash do contact each other outside of second life but only because they care deeply about each other in real as friends. They have had multiple opportunities to meet in real but have chosen against this as it might change their relationship. In their respect, they have kept their romance solely in second life. Mistress and Submissive live together solely in second life quite happily and lovingly despite knowing they have the opportunity to take it to real life.
The true depth of this question would depend on the people involved in the relationship. Going back to the question in play again: Is it possible to keep second life and real-life romance separate? The answer is YES but only if both partners want it that way. Romance is real for each person as they see it. If you find someone you care for deeply but have no other way to be with, Second Life is a medium to a solution to that problem. Two people can join together in marriage or partnership and live out all their romantic dreams without ever meeting in real or taking the relationship past the computer.
Trigenskeek Scamper and her partner Barnicul both love each other deeply but one of them is married in real and his real partner does not even know he plays second life so their relationship again is solely second life. They work together closely in second life and have minimal contact outside. They do both live in separate countries which can make it easier to keep your real life and second life separate. Their love is true but purely second life oriented. They both know their relationship can never leave second life.
Many relationships in Second Life choose to bring another medium into play as well, talking together on skype, discord or other social media. I personally feel that this brings the relationship outside of second life, but I know several couples who do this and still manage to keep their relationship purely Second Life. Desiree Pyrithea and her partner Ash Mint have been together for several years now solely in SL with minimal outside contact. Yes, they are both singles in real but they
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Purely romantic digital lives do exist for those who choose them and in second life they are often encouraged. Age barriers do not exist, disabilities and conditions can be forgotten. Second Life is a place where we can express ourselves, be ourselves, unlike real life. Find that romance and build your digital life around it and never worry about the hardships of reality. So go out there and be yourself and find that perfect partner you don’t think you can in real and enjoy every minute of it!
because they know they will never have the means to take their love to the real world. Romance in second life is a choice and with the right mentality and the right partner you know you can keep it in second life. Some of us choose to keep love and romance in second life because here in this digital world we know we can have a lifestyle we never would in the real world. We can do things we would never do, meet people we never would and discover aspects of ourselves we did not know existed. Second life is a safe place to bring out the real us and find people who love us for us and by keeping it in second life we can dull the pain of when that relationship burns.
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Written by DeniseLecsx Photography by Bronvyn Zamari
Since Valentine’s Day has passed, I’ve noticed a difference in people’s affection for each other. I have also noticed the same group of people who are once again single! Now, I cannot be the only one who thinks that I am funny intelligent, and of course... SMEXY! So, what is the one factor that I seem to be missing? - that WE seem to be missing? Honestly, could it be that we are just not “relationship material” .... PFFT! We are definitely relationship material, at least I hope. 1. How long was your last relationship?
4. How would you break up with someone?
a. Less than one month. b. I was never in one. c. 2-5 months d. More than 6 months.
2. Do you have a job?
5. Do you own a home?
a. No, I always get fired. b. No, I’m already rich! c. Yes, I work for someone. d. Yes, I work for myself / entrepreneur.
3. Where is your ideal first date? a. b. c. d.
a. Send a friend. b. Over IM c. Phone call d. In-World
My place Gaming Sites Beaches / Tropical Resorts Classic / Classy Restaurants
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a. No, I’m homeless and don’t see myself buying soon. b. No, but I plan to buy one soon. c. Yes, but it’s a rental in a neighborhood. d. Yes, I have full ownership of my house.
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a. In a sandbox, because I don’t own a house. b. Shopping 9. What is your favorite thing about being in c. Clubbing with friends a relationship? d. Out exploring new places a. SEX, SEX, SEX Who pays on the first date? b. Feeling happier more often c. Having someone to talk to a. Hit and Run d. Sharing experiences b. They do c. Split the cost 10. How would you tell your partner they d. I do have an outfit glitch?
8. What was your biggest relationship regret? a. I don’t regret anything; they were the problem. b. That it didn’t work out c. Cheating on partner d. Not giving partner my time
a. b. c. d.
*Don’t say anything* Your outfit glitched, go! Ewwww, I can see your nipple! Hey, maybe you shoul add an alpha layer?
Ready for your results?
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Add up all the points you got from the answers you gave !
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B = 1 POINT
C = 2 POINTS
D = 3 POINTS
0 - 9: WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU!! This is why you are single, my dear! You need to start off by fixing yourself before trying to be in a relationship! 10-20: Not too bad, but you could improve. Try doing little things to enhance your life, this could be the one factor you are missing! 21-30: SEE, I KNEW THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU! You are obviously relationship material; people are just really asleep on you!
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Mating Season; The Cupid Flower
Written by Gráinne Ríriká Photography by Bronvyn Zamari
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The Queen Myrdynn smiled and with a motion of her hand, the attendants bowed, exited through the great elf built doors that closed with a low-pitched boom and left the royal couple alone in the throne room. Now alone in the chambers with the King. Myrdynn stood and sat astride Dana on his throne. “We shall begin with the mating season, with our own actions, you fertile old fossil.” She pressed her lips pressed to his in a passionate kiss, her dress lifted as she settled down onto his lap. “Ooh. I do enjoy this season. “ He whispered in a conspiratorial tone into her ear. “Husband,” She looked in his eye. “I will have that little redhead first, unless she and T’Car have fallen under the spell already, I get to have fun with the little freckle-faced fae. You will just need to wait in line.” “I want to be the first in line.” The King Laughed. “You’ll leave her in happy hibernation. She won’t wake up for weeks with a smile stuck on her face.” “Then, lover, we are done here. No more for you, you horny old satyr.” She laughed at his alarmed look. “Or I get her before you and you get to finish here?” “You. Can. Have. Her.” The King gasped in that tremulous mental state between pleasure and agony. The King would have given up anything to his queen at this moment. “We might even consult the priestess of the arboretum. We’ll advocate a reward for anyone who would be brave enough to make a child with L’Sanna.” Myrdynn laughed. “Only the bravest Fae will build a relationship that would endure. And L’Sanna would break a normal fae if she had her passions unleashed on the unprepared male.” “We will discover how to teach males how to behave. As an option,” Myrdynn nodded with a soft laugh and stroked her King’s face. “We could allow women fae to procreate between each other, bypass the males. This would be better as female fae outnumber males twenty-two to one. You are a pretty satyr as a group, but you are still outnumbered. If we depended on the male population to learn how to treat such as L’Sanna, there’d be no nymphs to grow the next generation.” “And,” She smiled and kissed his still twitching skin. “My love. The love between women can be deeper than that of men. We must assure that males would continue, and the fae would survive in the absolute numbers. But the number of males seem to be on the decline.” The Queen pondered for a moment. “But if left to their own, males would be live only as breed stock and be without skills.” Myrdynn paused. “I Suppose… I suppose we could milk them as we do aphids for their honeydew.” Dana gasped and shook his head. “No! No.” He chuckled. “No. My dear, it just means that we need to spread the men out more.” Her mate and lover reached over and rang a small bell of ancient origin, the pride of ownership for King Dana, the metal was marked with “Pass & Stow” . The bell was original and ancient. Two cloaked Sun Fae clan entered after the Queen settled into her throne. Her robes closed, the King composed, the two regals looked to all observers as reserved as ever, except for a slight smile on the Queen’s face. The King cleared his throat and spoke his idea. “Proclaimed: For mating and community child raising each Fae female needs share a male fae with no less than twenty-two other females.” He told the royal scribes. “More is preferred. But no less than this number.” 117
With a bow, the two scribes exited out the massive doors that remained open for the couple to exit. “Once the secret is out, they will need to overcome the hump of fear of the mating season.” Myrdynn commented while they walked in a verdant garden without blooms. “You will scare the jeebers out of the young and they will go into hiding.” “It will be their duty. Nymphs must be born to ensure the next generation.” Dana looked at the queen with a wink, then turned to the scribes that followed at their assigned distance. “Send out the hummingbirds to spread the news have them tweet it everywhere.” “You just want to make it legal for you to join the males and pollinate as many as you can under the rules of the mating season.” “Well, I must do what tradition requires of us males.” “Good luck in catching that storm of a girl that I want.” Queen Myrdynn laughed. “Challenge accepted.” King Dana winked. “Game on.” *** The sound of a flutter echoed along the shore of the great lake, away from where the Cupid Flower bloomed. The shore was dotted by families and couples at the placid shore. L’Sanna took the time to be alone and catch her breath, her cheeks ached from the moment’s with her favorite mentor, T’Car and she did not want to have everyone guess that she would be naked on a simple sniff of a flower. Although it wasn’t her first time to cuddle with with someone, but she would cuddle with just any fae. This redhead was picky. And T’Car’s kisses? T’Car would be someone she’d surrender to every time for those kisses and join the Harvest Fae clan. Except the clan of the Harvest often screamed and ran when L’Sanna came around. They called her the “Scarlet Tsunami” as a nickname. Just for one time! Well… Maybe two.
Sort of… Maybe… Could’ve been Three times. But she was helping!
L’Sanna laughed as she flitted close to the water’s edge and tended to a fern that had a broken branch of a larger tree fall and almost crushed the poor plant. “Oh, my sweet fern. You need some attention, too much shade for you?” She pulled away a fallen branch, and uncovered the growing fern. And a member of the Night Fae who sat quietly under the small den the branch formed when it fell. “OH! Hello!” L’Sanna hopped back startled at the fae with short black wings tucked against her body. “I’m…” L’Sanna started to introduce herself and the Night Fae held her hand up and interrupted her. “I know you.” Her voice was like a cicada in the distance, it was difficult to understand her. “You are from the Forest clan. You are the one they say have caused chaos in the arboretum.” “Guilty, I was trying to help and it got out of control.” L’Sanna laughed and nodded. “What are you doing here? Night Fae don’t come out in the day.” “I’m just sitting here, watching the stream and the waves on the lake.” She leaned forward and looked at L’Sanna. “Ever since the messenger birds started twitters about the king’s proclamation of the breeding season.” 118
L’Sanna looked at the hiding night fae while she emerged from the shadow. And gasped. In the sunlight, the quiet Night Fae had red hair just like L’Sanna’s. But with beautiful different colored eyes. Her right eye was sapphire blue, the left eye was emerald green. Emerald green like L’Sanna’s eyes. The Night Fae had heterochromia iridum, the different colored eyes of the most magic of the Fae. L’Sanna had strong magic, she had the love and heart of the land and earth. Plants and stones would do their best to abide by her wishes. But water was beyond her powers. “I’m Tylwyth.” The Night Fae smiled for a moment. “Nice to meet you.” L’Sanna, the Scarlet Tsunami helping terror the world of Fae, smiled at the sister of the freckles. “I know you, too.” L’Sanna held a gloved hand out, stained green with her attentions of the wounded branch and the suffering fern. “You are the fae that survived a bird attack as a nymphy.” Tylwyth nodded and shrugged. She picked up a twig and traced words on a star shaped leaf and handed it to L’Sanna. *I don’t like to talk about it* in a beautiful flowing handwriting. It took a few heartbeats before L’Sanna saw the twinking in the quiet and shy fae’s eyes humor sank in. “My favorite pun.” She croaked out. “I prefer to write.” “You are funny.” L’Sanna laughed. “What were you saying about the birds and the King?” Tylwyth pointed to a floating group of ducks on the water while the birds muttered back and forth at each other in a gossip quack. “All fae breed, breedng season. King of the Fae says all fae have hatchlings, it is the mating season.” Over and over the ducks quacked in quiet tones. L’Sanna looked in the air as a huge raven soared overhead. “Haw-haw haw, all young fae breed this season by command of the king haw-haw-haw.” A stumble backwards and L’Sanna proved that gravity even works with fae as she fell and sat into the stream with a muddy splat. “Oh…” The emerald eyes of the redhead widened like frightened deer. “No.” “No!” She yelled at the sky as she got out of the mud and muck. “That is batchit crazy no! I am not going to join with a male. I have no desire for a male. Take that back to the king, I do not join males.” “Um.” Tylwyth handed. The yelling forest fae another note. *Garlan?* “What?” L’Sanna read the leaf of the green-note. “Oh! What? Does everyone know that I was under the spell of the flower? We didn’t spawn, it didn’t work that time. I was not ovulating.” Tylwyth just gave a shrug and turned away. She felt embarrassed for her new friend. L’Sanna felt an ache in her heart. She was a disappointment to this night fae. “I won’t be with any male.” L’Sanna’s emerald-green eyes sparkled with fury. “Most are just full of themselves.” The two redheads sat with each other and watched the population of the fae kingdoms come and go along the shore. Tylwyth pointed in silence some of the teams seemed to come from the glen and were under the influence of the Cupid Flower. 119
Others had just arrived from the other end of the lake, and weren’t under the spell of the pheromones of the flower. Tylwyth sat back, and watched the different fae flit along the waterfront. Some were nude, some were dressed. Many looked to be in a mating dance of their clans. While the teams that just arrived from the area of the Cupid Flower would preen, males would strut slightly, extend their wings and flexed the different body parts. One nude male walked up to where couple sat, the influence of the Cupid Flower quite apparent. L’Sanna leaned over to Tylwyth and whispered “Could use his bits for a towel rack.” Tylwyth laughed and rocked with her arms wrapped around her knees. “Hi.” He tried to wink. But in his state, the look was anything but flirtatious and cute. More like nausea, mixed with pre-sneeze of a dust allergy. A giggle and a hand of a sticky leaf to L’Sanna with a single question mark on it, and the furious green-eyed fae looked at Tylwyth who motioned with her head. “Excuse us, I am going to go with my girlfriend into the forest. There is a frost clan over there, she’s naked and looking lonely.” The pheromone powered poke-y part turned immediately to the receptive, glittery-winged fae and went out of earshot. Not that he could hear anything over the loud throb of his organ that drowned out all reasonable and logical thought. Such was the power of the sex flower, L’Sanna knew from her research the night before, that the mating season would drive the fae to uncaring levels. As he walked over the sand, Tylwyth pointed to something that L’Sanna never saw before. He left footprints. Which was odd, fae don’t leave footprints. The magic in the world was changing. “Let’s get out of here, quick.” L’Sanna said to Tylwyth. “One, before we get drugged by the pheromone, and get locked into an orgy like a sky full of mayflies.” Tylwyth shook her head. “I want to go away.” She looked at the green eyed L’Sanna with a nervous shiver. “I. I just can’t do this.” “Let’s go.” L’Sanna nodded. “Race you to the ocean beach… uh…” Tylwyth flew past L’Sanna like a blur. Her hummingbird type wings made a hum sound as she streaked away. “Bald bushes! “ L’Sanna swore like a crude fae, while she used her double set dragonfly wings for thrust after the other redhead, intent to catch up with her new girlfriend. On level flight, few things are faster than a dragonfly-winged fae. But a Hummingbird fae? In a dive, they are faster than all other fairies or even the rare elf of the North that could fly. L’Sanna learned this and the race was on, she could not outspeed Tylwyth on the vertical, but she outmatched the quiet, odd-eyed ginger-fae on the horizontal. To the outside person, the laughter of the two female fae was as if crickets were flyinig and chirping at supersonic speeds through the forest. “You cheated! I wasn’t ready!” L’Sanna laughed while Tylwyth waded in the water while she petted a dolphin. 120
“You’re slow, old woman.” Tylwyth rasped out, then opened her mouth in a laugh, though no sound came, out. “I have had one mistress - my mentor at the arboretum - who enjoys the Cupid Flower when I am there.” Scratched on a leaf and handed it to her. *The same arboretum you released a herd of locust in?* L’Sanna read the green words and laughed. “Not locust. Ladybugs.” The green-eyed fae looked down under the gaze of the green and blue-eyed fae. “I was helping.” *I know, you rescued that plant I was hiding behind, I pulled that branch over so I could see without being seen.* She scratched out on another leaf she produced from a roll that she kept in her breast pocket. “Sorry. I didn’t know you were hiding, The Cupid flower doesn’t affect you?” Tylwyth looked down, nodded and wrote again. “I am not good with others, they scare me.” Her voice was painful to listen to. The injury to her throat from years ago by the bird attack made L’Sanna want to hug her.
Together they sat alone on the beach and watched the waves. A bird flew down and landed by L’Sanna’s feet and dropped a tiny scroll. “Bah, I have to go plant more of the Cupid Flower along the paths and in the village in the morning.” L’Sanna read out loud. “I am teamed up with… Not T’Car? I am with a male?” Tylwyth looked at L’Sanna and scribbled on her leaf and handed it to her. *Let’s run away. The Night Clan will want me to tend to the flower while the blooms are at rest.* “To where? Wherever there are plants and earth there is going to be the cupid flower.” L’Sanna looked at the younger fae. “Not that I would mind with you.” Tylwyth turned scarlet as her hair and smiled. Then held out her hand. “I know someone,” she said with a soft tone as she took to wing. “Come.”
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