Halfling Euphemisms for Cuddling (Patreon)

Halfling Cuddling

Halflings have a physiological response to cuddling that is different than most other humanoids. It triggers a sense of safety and languid alertness, which encourages young halflings to bend together for warmth and safety. while cuddling can lead to romantic or amorous activities among halflings, it's not seen as lead in to them in most halfling-heavy communities. Instead, many halflings enjoys cuddling with anyone they trust, and it's seen as something more intimate than a handshake, but less than a hug or kiss on the forehead. In societies with a strong halfling influence, euphemisms for cuddling often evolve to invite others to enjoy a snuggle while being clear (among the truthful) it's not an effort to initiate greater intimacy.

In the Riverglens, these euphemisms are well-known and accepted among residents regardless of ancestry. They are most commonly used by halflings because of the deep sense of safety and bonding halflings gain from snuggling, but halfling-friends often partake in a nice cuddle with halflings, and the social concept of the nonsexual-snuggle-between-friends is well-enough established for any friendly two locals to engage in it occasionally. (Bafflingly the euphemism "pretend we're halflings" is used to initiate more intimae close contact, even among halflings.)

Riverglen Cuddling Euphemisms

These euphemisms can all be used in may ways, but are formatted here as being the end of asking someone "Would you like to... ?"

Anchor a blanket

Comb the grass

Count bees

Darn a pile of socks (most common among halflings who go barefoot)

Dream about honey

Embarrass a dwarf

Fetch a nap

Guess what's in my pocket

Hatch an owlbear

Hold toes

Hum a silent chorus

Invent a pillow

Kill anxiety

Knit clouds

Lean our backs together

Listen to the ants sing

Pet kittens (if possible, this one will actually include kittens)

Plan yesterday's dinner

Plant a daydream

Pretend we're a dragon hoard

Rub ears

Share a jacket

Sit in a sunbeam

Tangle our hair

Taunt some spiders

Trade nonsense

Wait for Spring (or whatever the next season is. In spring you'd ask if someone wanted to wait for Summer?)

Warm a chair together

Watch the sourdough grow

Whisper precious things to the air

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