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[ No way would Felix ask this with his name attached, but once he notices the anonymous function for the network, he figures it is worth the risk. ]

Question for those of you who are already Tethered, or I guess anyone who knows...

I've been told that people who are Tethered to one another have access to each other's emotions. How specific is that access? Is it just the feeling or the cause of the feeling, too?

For instance, is it just "Harold is happy right now" or is it fully "Harold is happy right now because he noticed that I mended that rip in his jacket, and because I smiled at him when we said goodnight last night, and also because he's secretly in love with me."?

All Harolds in this example are purely hypothetical of course.

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While I may not understand the full context of the emotions I receive from my partner, I feel those emotions in my body, and it is a shared experience. Sometimes the feeling comes attached to a specific thought or action, and at other times it is subtle and fleeting.

I would not Tether with someone I intended to keep deep secrets from, if that is your concern.

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[ Well, damn. That is exactly his concern. ]

But Tethers are necessary, aren't they? So I guess it's just a matter of choosing the least bad option, when it comes to spilling deep secrets.

[ That's extremely frustrating to learn. But also, Felix knows, not this guy's fault. ]

Can I ask for an example of what you mean by the kinds of thoughts you are getting from your Tether, along with an emotion? I don't mean anything super personal, I'm just wondering what depth of complexity is at play.

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Yes, they are necessary. If you have much to hide it would be wise to choose your partner tactically. I have heard it is possible to control the connection to a degree, but I do not know how true that is.

My Tether Partner is always tinkering with technology. When he is being challenged mechanically I sometimes feel his frustration, and see his calculations in my mind, even if I do not understand them.

He has woken me in the middle of the night with how hard he is thinking, and I cannot sleep until he sleeps. It is extremely irritating.

That said, I trust him with my life and my secrets. Perhaps you simply need to find someone who will not think less of you for yours.