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<archmage>
I came to terms with feelings such as those rather early on in my arrival to Ryslig. Apparently trolls are prone to extreme mood swings, which I have certainly felt.
[And showed her!]
It's still rather jarring, especially since I used to be so level-headed before.
<a.dyer>
I did notice some slow changes to how I think? I'm having difficulty not cleaning everything. It's an obsession at this point. I was not this bad before now.
<archmage>
It's likely a thing of arachne psychology.
I can't see how a clean home is a bad thing, perhaps you can come clean our apartment.
Lucius doesn't clean, though I'm not sure if it's because he doesn't know how to, or that he doesn't care... And I try but I am no good at it.
<a.dyer>
I'm not sure he would want to? Cleaning doesn't quite fit with what I understand of him. I'm glad my Mom made me learn to care about my things. Dad was bad before they got involved according to her.
Like buy new shirts because he hated washing or didn't have time.
<archmage>
I have heard of this obsessive compulsion to clean repeatedly, though I doubt you have anything to worry about. By my understanding, Arachne just like to have clean "webs."
Lucius is better than I am at living in dismal surroundings, which is why I've started to pick up when absolutely necessary. Both of us had servants for that kind of thing before.
If you had told me I'd be cleaning a home just a few months ago, I likely would have laughed in your face.
<a.dyer>
We'll see how I actually react.
Seriously? That's pretty bad. Some stuff needs to be cleaned a specific way or you risk destroying it. Please tell me he knows how to get his clothes cleaned? Buying more when what you have gets stained doesn't count. It's just super wasteful to do that.
<archmage>
It is actually hard not to get angry at the sight, but when I try to dress him, he ends up peeling himself out of half the layers!
Regardless, I have been good at outsourcing some of the cleaning, such as taking our clothes to the drycleaners. I am not sure what else I can hire out for. Perhaps some human maid service, but I don't trust Lucius not to torment them while they work.
<a.dyer>
No, seriously. Offer the cleaner extra in tips or whatever should Lucius torment them. They are there to clean not be his entertainment and deserve compensation for dealing with things outside their normal duties.
Also offer to make sure they are safe while in your employ. Don't let other monsters eat them, that'd be tacky.
I have nothing to say on someone more than ten years my senior who can't dress themselves. That's all on him. He's an adult.
<archmage>
Perhaps I will look into it, though... I really have no clue how to go about cleaning and while I've managed so far, having a job and then coming home to clean is not my definition of fun.
As for the dressing, I don't think he's worn anything outside of armor for more than ten millennia, so I don't really blame him.
He's compliant enough until the clothing becomes restrictive. It seems I am the only one who appreciates the snug fit of a well tailored suit.