Something about Inhuman!Vessel getting wildly possessive during sex.
Normally he doesn't get territorial in any way - he effectively shares you and all the other vessels, after all - but every so often, something shifts in him.
A dark, creeping thing, something he usually keeps caged deep within his chest that occasionally manages to slither out from between the bars.
He's rougher in these moments. Hips snapping more aggressively, growls tearing from his throat, hands gripping hard enough to bruise later.
Mine.
Mine.
Mine.
The word claws its way out from between his clenched teeth, less like the prayer it usually is and more like a warning to anyone who might be listening.
Not that anyone could, unless they were right outside the door. Vessel has firmly locked down the telepathic connection between himself, you, and the other vessels, not allowing any of them so much as a vague feeling of what he's experiencing as he's buried between your thighs. Typically he's generous, allowing them to peek in whenever they'd like.
Not this time. Not now.
For now, you're his. No one else's. After all, every inch and fiber of him is yours in this bed - its only fair to have the exchange be even.
what are your thoughts on the inhuman!vessels with a dancer!reader?
(picture someone who is willing to try any and all different dance moves, no matter where the dance is from.)
just imagined reader and vess having a blast showing each other various dance moves they like and the thought is making me smile like an idiot
maybe leading ivy or ii to a boxy waltz?
reader would probably be showing the most exerting ones to iii so he burns off some energy
take good care of yourself, i love you!
-Cherry ๐
Of course I've missed you my dear Cherry! I have also been a very busy bee - some conventions, trips, appointments, etc. On top of work and general life stuff. But this is such a lovely thought, thank you for sending it in!
I just know in my heart that Vessel loves to dance, so any kind of dance you want to show him or share with him, he's all over it. He'll show you some older ones from back when he was still human, while you show him some more modern ones, or more modern versions of the ones he's shown you.
III definitely needs some high-energy workouts, doubly so considering his inhuman vessel stamina. He and Vessel could probably do with something bouncy with a lot of moving around, much like all the bouncing our dear Vessel tends to do on stage lol.
Poor IV is prone to stepping on toes at first, but if you show him some patience, he'll be one of the best dance partners you could ask for. He's never really been one to dance beyond some general moving around (and now I'm remembering the comments under a video of IV dancing at a show calling his style "drunk uncle at a wedding" lmao), but he's more than willing to learn for you, and after some time, he learns he loves to dance as well.
II is fairly analytical in his style - you may have to remind him to loosen up a little sometimes tbh. To just let his body move in a way that feels natural, beyond just moving his feet in the way he needs to for the specific dance you're teaching him.
so, here is something about wavy/curly hair: the more you dry-brush, the poofier your hair gets. so, i'm wondering how would the beloveds react to seeing reader with poofed up hair?
i personally hate the process of getting my hair into "sheep mode" (that's my best friend calls it), because it takes a long time of alternating between drying and brushing, but i like the outcome enough that i can do it occasionally. it feels like there is a โ๏ธ instead of my hair.
[definitely not me asking this because my curls look flat as sh!t for the third time in a row and making me want to cry out of frustration โ i'm seriously considering getting my hair cut to my shoulders at some point this year, which is pretty drastic for me as my hair usually falls right to my chest and i haven't had my hair that short in about 3 years]
hope you didn't mind my rant in the end, i love you ๐
-Cherry ๐
As a curly-haired lady myself, I totally get it! Mine have relaxed some over the years, but they're still ringlet-sized when my hair grows long enough. Though mine looks less like a cloud and more like... idk. Beetlejuice. Hence why I tend to keep it very short ๐
But as for the beloveds!
Personally, I think III is immediately copying your style lol. He likes how fluffy it is! The color may shift depending on his mood, but he does like to copy the cloud look for sure. He just thinks its fun!
Vessel likes to sort of... pet your hair gently. He doesn't really run his hands through it, per se, as he's sure that'd mess it up. But he gently touches it, just to feel it. A soft kind of intimate gesture.
II is also interested in the routine you use to get the look. How does wet vs dry brushing make a difference? What sort of experiments did you have to do to get your puffed up hair? He just likes hearing your thought process.
IV would be open to sitting in on your routine as well! He'll be quiet if you need him to be, or offer light conversation. Either way, I think he'd like just being present for you getting ready for your day.
the boys will sometimes find you asleep in the library, head slumped on the open pages of a book
somehow Sleep picks up on what youโre studying and the collection of books will have (beautifully bound so that it blends in with the rest of the shelf) the latest studies in readers field
yapping to the vessels about scientific concepts that are at least a hundred years removed from what they know about the world (then remembering that they converted before dna was discovered and having SO much background info to fill them in on)
(college is kicking my butt and Iโm hanging out here and this has been rattling around in my mind)
(also you are so cool and swag and awesome)
(I deeply apologize for how long this took, as I'm sure your college semester is probably already over OTL but I hope you enjoy!)
You're definitely getting knowledge about your field that is otherwise completely unknown. Be careful how much of it you utilize in your work, otherwise you will become VERY popular very quickly. As in, "this equation/problem has been unsolvable for decades/centuries, HOW did you just whip out the answer!?"
As for talking shop with the vessels, it can pretty much double as study sessions with how much you may have to explain! II in particular is very keen on sitting in on any "lectures" you give, as we all know he's a little information sponge. IV is also very keen on learning anything he can as well! Vessel is a very good "programming duck", so to speak: a very good silent listener while you sound out any problem in your work that you're currently facing. III will be sure to ask a lot of questions, some of which leads you both down various rabbit holes. If you ever want a crash-course on defending a thesis, III is your guy to present it to lol.
They'll be sure to leave you be while you're in the thick of studying and need to concentrate, only really disturbing you to make sure you eat, stay hydrated, and get some rest where you can. Otherwise, they'll make themselves scarce unless you call upon one of them for any reason.
Warnings: Non sexual nudity, mildly suggestive, British vessel (CHARACTER vessel), tooth rotting Fluff, hurt/comfort, Sleep slander(๐that bih)
A/N: was bored, was touch starved, was feeling bad for vessel. Really lazy work but I hope you enjoy :> (ps I dont even know how write British accent :[ )
Alot of the world building took inspo from @scribbledghost and her writing :>
You felt stinky. And tired.
The manor didn't really require you to do anything around, but you felt bad seeing the vessel's taking care of everything around you. So you decided to help them prepare for a ritual, problem is you choose one of the biggest so far, having a influx of new followers recently. So the work nearly doubled.
You found a hot tub somewhere around the manor at some point, which would be great right now.
After finished up the ritual, you padded your way to the hot tub room without telling any of the vessel's.
You took of your clothes, simply leaving them on the floor and dipping into the tub immediately. Your aching muscles relaxing almost upon contact, you didn't even want to move to start cleaning yet.
As you sat there in peace, you heard light footsteps enter the room. You turned to look and-
"Hello, duck." It's your dearest vessel!
You giggled a bit, folding your elbows on the edge of the tub and resting your head between them "do I know you? It's very rude to walk in on people like that."
He chuckled and started taking off the (already little) clothes he had on "guess this would be even more rude."
You made some space for him to sit next to you, but once he settled in the tub he pulled you on his lap, back against his chest.
The silence was comfortable as you adjusted to the water and the new position with vessel. Until he started peppering kisses on your neck, trying to get your attention.
You turned to face him, straddling his lap instead. "What's the matter, hm?" Your hands came up to hold his face, the mask the only thing he left on. His six eyes blinking innocently right before he quickly licks your palm
"Vessel!! Ew!" You giggled and splashed some water on his face, he retaliates with a splash of his own.
The playfulness quickly evolves into a full on splash war, he pushed you off his lap and started chasing you around the small tub.
He eventually plays dirty, diving under and grabbing you by the ankle. A quick muffled scream and you're dragged under him.
He made sure to hold a hand over your mouth and nose to avoid swallowing water, he held you still for a few moments underwater before pulling you up. "Just wanted a little kiss, is that too much to ask, sweetie?" He let go of your mouth, and pecked your lips.
"Asshole." You held his face again and kissed him again, his hand slipped around the back of your head to hold the kiss for longer.
You bit his lip trying to deepen the kiss, but he broke it off instead. "Love, I can't do that." He poked his sharp canines "not with these."
"Vessel, I told you I can handle it. You can't hurt me." His eyes averted their gaze, you had to nudge his face back towards you. " just give it a chance. Please."
You haven't been able to do much of physical affection with vessel since you got together, he's been nothing but mortified of any affection. Since the only source he's had for ages was Sleep, when she'd use him. You were lucky enough she didn't mind your relationship, seeing it "feeds" her more of his emotions.
"Please" your hand went to the straps of his mask, hoping to atleast see him. Let him be vulnerable around you, let you see him.
He led you back to the sitting step of the tub, holding you gently between his legs. He seemed hesitant for a moment before grabbing the straps and unclasp them off his face.
The mask didn't originally do much to hide his face, his six eyes still visible, his Charcoal black skin still extended past the mask. All reminders of Sleep's cruel method of marking him, even then, it brought him a sense of safety. Taking it off would mean complete vulnerability for him.
"Satisfied, my love?" His eyes searched for your reaction, as if he'd base his own off of yours.
After admiring all of him for a moment, you kissed his nose "satisfied is an understatement." And you took the opportunity of his full vulnerability to attempt another deepened kiss.
Only this, he let you in. He seemed... confused on what to do, it seems like Sleep never really left him a chance at true passion. You quickly broke it off with a giggle "you suck at this, vessel. Atleast let me show you!"
He flushed slightly at your comment, but you wouldn't let him get shy again after you just had him open up! So you quickly kissed him again.
Vessel's arms pulled you in closer, you felt something poking you in the water. You couldn't even get to focus on that with how hard he was trying to suck your face off, you almost lost your breath before you pinched his side, forcing him to let go.
"Ah! Sorry, lost myself there for a moment." He rubbed your back to comfort you, making sure you're breathing well.
"It's okay, vessel. I'm alright." You rested your forehead against his and hummed. "I'm glad you let me in. I'm so happy for you, love."
He moved some wet hair strands out of your face, gently squeezing you closer to him. He nuzzled his nose up your neck and shoulder, almost rubbing his entire face against them!
"Are you scenting me or something?" You laughed at the ticklish sensation and pushed his face back, but he showed anything but humor.
His reawakened desire felt heavy in the air, more suffocating than the steam of the tub.
"Come on, let's get you out of here before you catch a cold."
"Vessel, we're in warm water, I won't- AH!" Vessel suddenly picked you up by the waist and over his shoulder, being vulnerable really must've awakened the latent desire from years of neglect.
could not stop thinking about a reader who likes to cook to show their love, so have a few hcs about that idea and a few surrounding ideas regarding โจ le kitchen โจ:
the recipe book (if there is one, but i think it is a must-have for a home) is treated like sacrosanct. it has its own fancy stand and everything. if reader cannot find an answer to the inevitable question of what's for the next meal, i'd like to think they just take the recipe book, locate the beloveds and ask them to find a recipe for that meal.
spice rack? no, spice cupboard. there'd be too many spices in too many neatly labelled jars to fit on a mere rack.
i picture one of those old ovens in the kitchen. y'know, the antique ones that are woodfired? it just makes more sense in my head.
when preserves are made, they %100 are put in one of those cupboards where you can see the contents. seeing the hard work after spending hours making jam/marmalade/pickles/sauces makes you feel amazing.
if foraging is an option, and reader knows how to forage safely, foraged finds would probably get used alongside regular produce. of course, someone would be keeping watch to make sure no evil comes near, but most of the time, it's perfectly fine.
culinary greens growing in/near the kitchen. need basil for pasta sauce? just pinch some directly from the pot! (but reader would thank the plant afterwards, " 'cause it worked so hard to grow!")
reader asks Sleep for a hand when they're cooking/baking. the deity would definitely appreciate being included, and an extra set of hands (or shall i say vines ๐) are always welcome when you're in the kitchen. so it's not an uncommon sight to see reader doing something on the side while a vine carefully stirs a pot. it's also great, because nothing gets burnt while a deity is on watch!
Sleep making cookbooks appear out of nowhere on the counter, pages open to a recipe that immediately steals reader's attention. result? a very big portion given as an offering and a very happy reader eagerly adding the recipe to the recipe book.
calling a specific vessel for help depending on the task: ii gets summoned when precise timing and steady hands are required, ivy when it starts to get a little hectic or frustrating, iii if the recipe looks more like a science experiment than food, vessel when it's something that needs a lot of focus...
wearing matching funny aprons with iii. do i need to say more?
have hugs ๐ซ๐ซ
pass auf dich auf, ich liebe dich ๐
-Cherry ๐
Oh, I love all of these! Especially once it's known that you show your love through cooking/baking, I can see the kitchen becoming a bit of a focal point for all the vessels. Sleep is definitely manifesting a proper recipe book, full of ideas that you've never tried and classic recipes that you make often. You'll also notice quite a bit that new recipes are added at regular intervals - especially if you try something new and end up really enjoying it.
The vessels also deeply appreciate being asked for their input on what you should make! They like being included in the things you enjoy, and that includes this.
The manor 1000% has an antique wood-fire stove. It just fits with the rest of the manor. Yes, there is electricity there, but overall, I think a proper wood stove would make the most sense.
I think the vessels would be fascinated by your skills, not just in foraging and preserving, but cooking in general. I think a lot of the time, you'll have at least one of them as an audience to whatever you're doing, or asking to help if you'll allow it (I know a lot of people have a very "do not come near me and just let me work" attitude when they're in the kitchen, which they respect as well). Sleep is more than happy to provide assistance though, whether that be grabbing something for you, holding something, or just being an extra set of limbs.
The others are also more than happy to provide assistance, mostly just glad to be of service in this scenario while you work. They may ask questions (particularly II and IV), to see why you're doing certain things, and what the purpose of them are. It's like learning a new activity to them. III, meanwhile, causes as much chaos as possible, and more than once has uttered the dreaded "What's the worst that could happen?" right before putting something in a stew that definitely was NOT supposed to go in there.
Be warned, almost anything sweet goes missing very quickly unless you tell a certain tall vessel to leave them alone. Even then, it's not uncommon to notice at least a little bit has been... relocated at some point.
YES please give me all the goofy aprons with III. You know he'd move them.
Hope everything is going well for you I had a request/ramble if that's okay.
What would the vessels do if reader, who has been converted for sometime, felt a little "homesick"/missed some of their friends or family. How would they cheer them up or handle it overall?
I swear this isn't an angst request where reader regrets converting, can't handle angst to save my life. Hope you have a great day!
I think they all understand how you're feeling to an extent, particularly Vessel. The others had at least a general idea (or, in the case of III and IV, a very specific idea) of how their conversion would play out, but Vessel had to find out the hard way that becoming a vessel meant he'd effectively be cut off from the human world for the rest of his life.
All of them experienced at least a little homesickness after conversion - even IV. There can be a lot of complicated feelings associated with such a large decision, including wondering if you made the right choice. There may even be some feelings of regret there, once it fully sinks in that you will never be able to step foot outside of the forest around the manor again.
I like to think that, as such, the vessels are fairly in-tune with how you're feeling and they encourage you to properly communicate it. Or at least, communicate it as best as you can - words can be difficult sometimes. Vessel in particular has found that vocalizing his thoughts (i.e. not just utilizing the mental connection) can help one feel at least a little better in this regard. He'll encourage you to talk to him, to tell him about what you miss. He encourages writing it down if you don't want to talk to him, or perhaps channel it into some form of art - whether that be painting, sculpture, writing, etc.
II, on the other hand, is more quiet about it. He'll take you on a walk around the forest surrounding the manor, just for a bit of a change of scenery. He's found that whenever he starts to get particularly nostalgic for the human world, it helps to extend past the manor's bounds, as time still moves on there, whereas the manor itself and its land is largely stuck in time.
III also encourages you to talk about it, more than eager to listen and essentially be a sounding board. It's one of the few times where he gets more serious and quiet - likely because out of all the vessels, he's the one who has experienced that homesickness the most. He'll commiserate with you about what you miss, offering some of his own stories as well.
IV, I think, is the one who can relate the least. He gets the idea of being homesick, of missing the human world, but he himself really doesn't care to ever go back, even if he could. But he wants to comfort you regardless, so I can see this manifesting in perhaps trying to distract you from your melancholy. Whether that be doing some sort of activity together (cooking, reading, taking a walk, etc), or just sitting and projecting some soothing thoughts to you.
seeing all my asks answered really cheered me up. i've unfortunately caught a case of the common cold (the weather is very unstable where i live, i've been getting sick much more often ๐๐). but at least exam season has ended with magnificent marks, so i can be happy without stressing over the next exam ๐ค
i got this idea while i was making up something sweet: how would our dearest inhuman!vessels think of a reader whose love language is cooking?
i can imagine reader baking so many ๐ช and ๐ฐ, to satiate both their and iii's sweet tooth. (i myself have a huge sweet tooth, so i can relate lol)
it'd probably be lots of hearty ๐ฒ for ivy. i think he would really appreciate the comfort of a nice, warm, satiating soup or stew after all he's been through.
i did have ideas for ii and vess, but my mind went blank at the worst moment ๐ (i have the memory of a ๐ sometimes) so have a little thought about Sleep: reader definitely leaves a portion of whatever they've made as an offering. i think there'd be a designated corner in the kitchen where they leave the plate of food along with a drink in a fancy glass. (the drink would probably be wine- that sounds like something Sleep would appreciate to me)
pass auf dich auf, ich liebe dich ๐
-Cherry๐
hello my dear ๐ I know you sent this in a while ago, so I hope your cold has cleared up! I've unfortunately gotten my yearly head cold, so that's been fun. Congrats on your exam season as well!! That's amazing!
As far as how the vessels would react to your love language being cooking, I think you're spot on! We all know III has a monstrous sweet tooth, and will eat an entire bag of plain sugar if you let him (please don't let him). So any sweets will have to be sorted out beforehand to anyone who wants them - if they're just left out in the open, III will absolutely annihilate all of them.
I do love the idea of IV enjoying some hearty soups! Pretty much everything savory is his go-to, really, whether that be soups, meats, certain spices, etc. He really likes the filling types of food. I think this goes back to when he was human, and was constantly unsure of where his next meal was coming from.
As for Vessel and II, it depends! None of the vessels "need" to eat, truthfully, though they can (and often do) if they wish. I love the idea of maybe Vessel or II teaching you some ancient recipes from when they were human that they enjoyed, particularly various breads and grains. Out of the two, II himself doesn't really partake in food as much as Vessel, but he absolutely will if it's something you make for him/the vessels as a whole.
The offering for Sleep is such a cute idea! Yes, I think it would appreciate a good wine (especially if the vessels were to teach you how to make some wine out of the ancient/exotic fruits growing around the manor gardens). Sleep also doesn't need to eat, though the plate you leave will be empty when you return, as will the glass, and you can tell it approved by how light the manor feels afterwards.
i'm still very much under the weather (coughing has lessened a bit, but every other symptom hasn't changed at all despite meds), but i had a thought and just had to share it.
this morning i realised that i cannot remember the last time i looked at myself in the ๐ช and thought negatively about myself. (i'm %99.999 sure it has actually been a long time, and that it is NOT my fish memory)
so i wanted to ask, what would the beloveds think of a curvaceous!reader who struggles with her shape at first, but ends up realising she is perfect as she is?
take good care, i love you ๐
-Cherry ๐
Hello my dear ๐ I'm kind of jumping around in the requests/ideas you sent in, I hope you don't mind!
I think they all really love that you're growing more and more happy with your looks and your body. Naturally, they've loved you - all of you - from the very start, and it always saddened them whenever you'd be down on yourself for any reason. They noticed the shift slowly, how you began to think negatively about yourself less and less as time went on.
However, they don't mention it. They don't want to risk a delicate balance falling out of line, causing you to remember those negative things you'd say about yourself. But they all notice, and they're all very happy about it.
When you bring up that you can't remember the last time you spoke/thought poorly about yourself, they celebrate with you! Plenty of hugs and soft words, like Vessel quietly telling you that "now you're starting to see yourself the way we do".
Of course, all of the vessels are no strangers to praise when it comes to you. They love to compliment you under any kind of circumstance and in any scenario. It comes naturally to them, and always has.
IV in particular would feel some type of way about it, purely because he has some pretty severe self-esteem issues in certain circumstances. For example, he still tries his hardest to never look at the small patch of skin in the center of his chest that hasn't fully turned obsidian yet - the final piece of himself that's still human. So he feels some pretty intense pride when you tell him you've noticed yourself talking or thinking negatively about your body less and less over time. Perhaps he even talks to you, and asks you how you managed to achieve that.
Iโm curious how each of the vessels would react to a very VERY physically affectionate reader. I feel like it would involve many cuddle piles and reader somehow ending up in Vesselโs Cuddle Jail a little more frequently than the others after he finds this out.
I also imagine reader running up to hug each vessel whenever they see them, as well as demanding verbally or telepathically for kisses and cuddles constantly lol Maybe even Sleep will wrap the occasional vine around them or brush against them when the vessel arenโt around for whatever reason.
Sorry this is so long, I hope this finds you well and Iโm excited to see your interpretation! :)
Oh yes, Vessel adores a cuddly sweetheart. He's very physically affectionate himself, so finding someone who's just as willing to sit in Cuddle Jail as he is to BE the Cuddle Jail is perfect. He'll make sure to always give some physical affection when he can, like a quick hug or caress in the halls if he's got duties to attend to, or extended embraces when he's not busy.
II is also a very tactile lover, and having been around Vessel alone for so long before the others, he's also very accustomed to lovers who show a lot of physical affection. He's totally fine with any sort of hugs, kisses, or cuddles you wish to give him, and gives plenty of his own in return. And if you find yourself mentally asking for any of it, he's more than willing to indulge you.
III can, will, and has simply cocooned you in a tangle of elongated limbs. You want physical affection? He's got you. Maybe not quite in the way you envisioned, but it certainly leaves little room for doubt that he deeply cares for you and wants to show it in a way you feel best about. He's also just as likely to telepathically beg for those kisses and cuddles, especially if he catches you already cuddling with one of the other vessels.
IV - despite a more stoic and neutral demeanor - really does love being on the receiving end of your affection. He doesn't initiate it quite as often as the others, but he's more than happy to comply whenever you ask for it. He truly does turn into a cuddle monster if you give him the green light, it's just that he needs some time to truly believe that you want something like that from him. Once he's sure you do, he's all over it. And you.
I do love the idea of Sleep using some vines to curl around you when one of the other vessels are not available! It really is a benevolent entity (in this AU anyway lmao) who wants you to be happy, mostly because you make the vessels happy. It's more than happy to make sure you're not feeling too touch-starved until one of the vessels can come to your rescue.
Also... the sheer amount of cuddle piles. There's so many, all the time. Lots of group reading times, where you're all curled up together and one of them (usually Vessel) reads aloud to you all. Sleep helps by using some vines to hold the book up so he can read, turning pages when needed.
Things have been... busy. Lots of stuff going on at work, longer days due to a schedule change, and not a lot of luck with my job applications.
As you can all imagine, not a ton of motivation/energy is left for writing once the day is done. Most of the weekends are spent trying to relax and decompress.
That being said, I promise I've gotten your requests/asks, and I promise I'll get to them! I'm really hoping to get a couple done this weekend at least. It won't be all of them, but at least a few.
i'm sorry to hear things have been a bit awry recently. i really hope you can get to a better place soon, but i think all i can do right now is send hugs and pray to the Goddess that you'll get over this
(kisses your cheek ๐)
please continue to take good care and try to stay positive, even if it is difficult ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
ich liebe dich ๐
-Cherry ๐
Thank you so much, my dear ๐๐ i did do a lot for myself over the weekend (washed my bedding, did some laundry so I'd have fresh clothes, took a walk in the park), so I feel a bit better.
hope you're doing okay. i just wanted to check up on you. have some hugs and tlc.
๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
ich liebe dich ๐
-Cherry ๐
Hello my dear ๐
I wish I could report better, but I've just been... very busy. Good and bad. I'm trying to take care of myself, but sadly some days that looks like "get home from work and go straight to bed". Hopefully things improve within a couple weeks or so.
I hope you are well, i love you as well!! ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
i hope you're doing better, darling. i came with a thought that might be fun to write about: how do you think our beloved inhuman!vessels would react to us doing puzzles ๐งฉ?
i personally love them, especially those with imagery that i like. i finished a wooden puzzle of the Tree of Life and another of the Hamsa a while ago, they were very enjoyable to complete.
have hugs ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
pass auf dich auf, ich liebe dich. ๐
-Cherry ๐
I think Vessel and II absolutely love puzzles lol. Any kind will do - regular ones, those 3D ones, the kind with no discernible "edge" pieces. I think they find them very fun to do, and a good way to pass the time and let their minds rest for a little while whilst still engaging themselves.
III has... little patience for puzzles unfortunately. He'll be more than happy to try and complete one with you, but after a time, he gets a little fidgety and bored, for lack of a better term. Especially if he's been looking for a certain piece/set of pieces for too long and he's starting to get frustrated lol.
IV is somewhere in the middle, I think. He enjoys them here and there, though definitely has no desire to attempt the "no edge" or 3d kind. Give him the standard kind of puzzle, thanks. But unlike Vessel and II, he can't really sit down for hours and do one from start to finish. It takes several sessions, and even then, sometimes he simply has to walk away because staring at those tiny pieces for too long makes his head hurt.
(Bonus Sleep thought: it likes to participate by grabbing puzzle pieces with its vines. Granted, it always knows exactly which piece to pick and where it goes, so it kind of takes the "fun" out of it, but it still likes to join in. Sleep just likes to be included in group activities.)