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{{Verbinfo
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The '''HOLD''' verb is useful in [[group mechanics]] and expressing longing and affection. It is also affected by [[DEMEANOR]].
|verb=HOLD
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==Usage==
|type=Roleplaying, System
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<pre{{log2}}>
|demeanor=Yes
>hold
|wedding=Yes

|system=Character mechanics
Usage:
|help=Yes
|verbinfo=Yes
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|pageintro=The {{boldmono|HOLD}} verb is useful in [[group mechanics]] and for [[roleplay]] in expressing longing and affection. It is also affected by {{boldmono|[[DEMEANOR]]}}, and has functionality for [[WEDDING (verb)|married]] characters.
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==Help==
<small>'''''Please note:''' This populates with {{boldmono|HOLD HELP}}, {{boldmono|HELP HOLD}}, or {{boldmono|HOLD}} by itself.''</small>
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<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
HOLD {self} - Wring your hands
HOLD {self} - Wring your hands
HOLD {target} - Holds a target
HOLD {target} - Holds a target
HOLD SET [option] - Shows or sets the HOLD verb options available.
HOLD SET [option] - Shows or sets the HOLD verb options available.</pre>


>hold set
You have the following options available to you:
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Standard

Your current option is:
Standard

Please click VERB INFO HOLD to see details about the available options.
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==Verb Info==
==Verb Info==
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "HOLD":


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'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
Verb information for verb "HOLD":
CATHEDRAL WEDDING - You clasp (target's) hand gently and pull him/her into your tight embrace.

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[[Wavedancer|WAVEDANCER]] WEDDING - You draw (target) close to you and gaze deeply into his/her eyes, making it clear that you wish him/her to linger near.
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'''People targets:'''
CATHEDRAL WEDDING - You clasp (target's) hand gently and pull him/her into your
CHAPEL WEDDING - You take (target)'s hand tenderly within your own.
ETERNAL WEDDING
tight embrace.
STANDING, FEMALE - Taking (target)'s hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of (target)'s arms, pressing your body close to him.
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[[Wavedancer|WAVEDANCER]] WEDDING - You draw (target) close to you and gaze deeply into his/her
STANDING, MALE - Taking (target)'s hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, where you pull her body close to yours.
eyes, making it clear that you wish him/her to linger near.
OTHER - You take (target)'s hand and bring it to your lips for a lingering kiss before lowering his/her hand and entwining your fingers with his/her own.
STANDARD - You grab (target's) hand.
STANDARD - You grab (target's) hand.


'''Self target:'''
'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
- You wring your hands.
- You wring your hands.


'''Object targets:''' (Note: not in hand)
'''{{blue|Object targets:}}''' (Note: not in hand)
FIRST PERSON - You clench your fists involuntarily as you gaze at (object),
FIRST PERSON - You clench your fists involuntarily as you gaze at (object), wishing it could be yours.
wishing it could be yours.
OTHERS - Person clenches her fists and gazes at (object) longingly.
OTHERS - Person clenches her fists and gazes at (object) longingly.


'''Creature targets:'''
'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
FIRST PERSON - You consider holding hands with (creature). Surely your
FIRST PERSON - You consider holding hands with (creature). Surely your prospects can't be that dim?
prospects can't be that dim?
OTHERS - Person glances at (creature) with a forlorn expression on her face.
OTHERS - Person glances at (creature) with a forlorn expression on
her face.


'''NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.'''
'''NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.'''</pre>

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==Usage==
'''HOLD (item in hand)'''
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===Standard===
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= Demeanor |2Pview= Yes}}
You relax your hold on the {item}.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You wring your hands. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= Person wrings her hands. }}
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Actor or Target - Cold, Reserved |1Pview= You grab Target's hand. |2Pview= Person grabs your hand. |3Pview= }}
'''HOLD self:'''
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Actor - Neutral<br>Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm |1Pview= You reach out and hold Target's hand. |2Pview= Person reaches out and holds your hand. |3Pview= }}
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Actor - Friendly<br>Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm |1Pview= You gently take hold of Target's hand. |2Pview= Person gently takes hold of your hand. |3Pview= }}
You wring your hands.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= Actor - Warm<br>Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm |1Pview= You clasp Target's hand tenderly. |2Pview= Person clasps your hand tenderly. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Dead Person |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object in Room |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You clench your fists involuntarily as you gaze at (object), wishing it could be yours. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person clenches her fists and gazes at (object) longingly. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Held Object |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You relax your hold on the {item}. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You consider holding hands with (creature). Surely your prospects can't be that dim? |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= Person glances at (creature) with a forlorn expression on her face. }}
{{Table end}}


===Wedding===
Person rings her hands.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Type |header2= Modififer |2Pview= Yes}}
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cathedral |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You clasp Wife's hand gently and pull her into your tight embrace. |2Pview= Husband clasps your hand gently and pulls you into his tight embrace. |3Pview= Husband clasps Wife's hand gently and pulls her into his tight embrace. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Wavedamcer |modifier2= N/A |1Pview=You draw Wife close to you and gaze deeply into her eyes, making it clear that you wish her to linger near. |2Pview= Husband draws you close to him and gazes deeply into your eyes, making it clear that he wishes you to linger near. |3Pview= Husband draws Wife close to him and gazes deeply into her eyes, making it clear that he wishes her to linger near. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Chapel |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You take Wife's hand tenderly within your own. |2Pview= Husband takes a tender hold of your hand. |3Pview= Husband takes Wife's hand into his own. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Eternal |modifier2= Female Target, Both Standing |1Pview= Taking Wife's hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, where you pull her body close to yours. |2Pview= Taking your hand lightly in his own, Husband raises your joined arms, twirling you beneath and into the awaiting circle of his arms, where he pulls your body close to his own. |3Pview= Taking Wife's hand lightly in his own, Husband raises their joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of his arms, where he pulls Wife's body close to his own. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Eternal |modifier2= Male Target, Both Standing|1Pview= Taking Husband's hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of Husband's arms, pressing your body close to him. |2Pview= Taking your hand lightly in her own, Wife raises your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, pressing her body close to yours. |3Pview= Taking Husband's hand lightly in her own, Wife raises their joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of Husband's arms, pressing her body close to him. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Eternal |modifier2= Not Standing |1Pview= You take Wife's hand and bring it to your lips for a lingering kiss before lowering her hand and entwining your fingers with her own. |2Pview= Husband takes your hand and brings it to his lips for a lingering kiss before lowering your hand and entwining your fingers with his own. |3Pview= Husband takes Wife's hand and brings it to his lips for a lingering kiss before lowering her hand and entwining her fingers with his own. }}
{{Table end}}


==See Also==
[[Category: Verbs]]
* [[Verb:GROUP|GROUP verb]]
[[Category: Wedding Verbs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:HOLD}}

Latest revision as of 09:39, 27 July 2026

HOLD
Type Roleplaying, System
Demeanor-based Yes
Wedding Yes
System Character mechanics

The HOLD verb is useful in group mechanics and for roleplay in expressing longing and affection. It is also affected by DEMEANOR, and has functionality for married characters.

Help

Please note: This populates with HOLD HELP, HELP HOLD, or HOLD by itself. 

Usage:
    HOLD {self}                     - Wring your hands
    HOLD {target}                   - Holds a target
    HOLD SET [option]               - Shows or sets the HOLD verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "HOLD":

People targets:
CATHEDRAL WEDDING  - You clasp (target's) hand gently and pull him/her into your  tight embrace.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You draw (target) close to you and gaze deeply into his/her eyes, making it clear that you wish him/her to linger near.
CHAPEL WEDDING     - You take (target)'s hand tenderly within your own.
ETERNAL WEDDING
  STANDING, FEMALE - Taking (target)'s hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of (target)'s arms, pressing your body close to him.
  STANDING, MALE   - Taking (target)'s hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, where you pull her body close to yours.
  OTHER            - You take (target)'s hand and bring it to your lips for a lingering kiss before lowering his/her hand and entwining your fingers with his/her own.
STANDARD           - You grab (target's) hand.

Self target:
                   - You wring your hands.

Object targets: (Note: not in hand)
  FIRST PERSON     - You clench your fists involuntarily as you gaze at (object), wishing it could be yours.
  OTHERS           - Person clenches her fists and gazes at (object) longingly.

Creature targets:
  FIRST PERSON     - You consider holding hands with (creature). Surely your prospects can't be that dim?
  OTHERS           - Person glances at (creature) with a forlorn expression on her face.

NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.

Usage

Standard

Target Demeanor First Second Third
Self N/A You wring your hands. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Person wrings her hands.
Person Actor or Target - Cold, Reserved You grab Target's hand. Person grabs your hand. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Actor - Neutral
Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm 		You reach out and hold Target's hand. Person reaches out and holds your hand. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Actor - Friendly
Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm 		You gently take hold of Target's hand. Person gently takes hold of your hand. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person Actor - Warm
Target - Neutral, Friendly, Warm 		You clasp Target's hand tenderly. Person clasps your hand tenderly. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Dead Person N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object in Room N/A You clench your fists involuntarily as you gaze at (object), wishing it could be yours. N/A Person clenches her fists and gazes at (object) longingly.
Held Object N/A You relax your hold on the {item}. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature N/A You consider holding hands with (creature). Surely your prospects can't be that dim? N/A Person glances at (creature) with a forlorn expression on her face.

Wedding

Type Modififer First Second Third
Cathedral N/A You clasp Wife's hand gently and pull her into your tight embrace. Husband clasps your hand gently and pulls you into his tight embrace. Husband clasps Wife's hand gently and pulls her into his tight embrace.
Wavedamcer N/A You draw Wife close to you and gaze deeply into her eyes, making it clear that you wish her to linger near. Husband draws you close to him and gazes deeply into your eyes, making it clear that he wishes you to linger near. Husband draws Wife close to him and gazes deeply into her eyes, making it clear that he wishes her to linger near.
Chapel N/A You take Wife's hand tenderly within your own. Husband takes a tender hold of your hand. Husband takes Wife's hand into his own.
Eternal Female Target, Both Standing Taking Wife's hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, where you pull her body close to yours. Taking your hand lightly in his own, Husband raises your joined arms, twirling you beneath and into the awaiting circle of his arms, where he pulls your body close to his own. Taking Wife's hand lightly in his own, Husband raises their joined arms, twirling her beneath and into the awaiting circle of his arms, where he pulls Wife's body close to his own.
Eternal Male Target, Both Standing Taking Husband's hand lightly in yours, you raise your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of Husband's arms, pressing your body close to him. Taking your hand lightly in her own, Wife raises your joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of your arms, pressing her body close to yours. Taking Husband's hand lightly in her own, Wife raises their joined arms, twirling beneath and into the awaiting circle of Husband's arms, pressing her body close to him.
Eternal Not Standing You take Wife's hand and bring it to your lips for a lingering kiss before lowering her hand and entwining your fingers with her own. Husband takes your hand and brings it to his lips for a lingering kiss before lowering your hand and entwining your fingers with his own. Husband takes Wife's hand and brings it to his lips for a lingering kiss before lowering her hand and entwining her fingers with his own.

See Also

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