How do Au Ra use Linkpearls/Linkshells?

[LineageRazor]

(the nostril is my bet).

You get a "Like" for putting the amusing mental image into my head of my character jamming a linkpearl up her nose. :P

As for the inconvenience of sleep, seriously, tails shouldn't be an issue. At least, if Au Ra tails work in any way like real-life tails do. It may appear as though the tails jut out of the body at a 90 degree-ish angle, but that's because they're being HELD in that position. Tails are a natural extension of the spine, and at rest point in the same direction as the spine. Many animals (like cats) hold their tails upwards on a regular basis so that they appear to be at a tighter angle compared to the spine, but that doesn't mean they're rigidly fixed there.

Au Ra (even gator-tail Au Ra) and Mi'qote are likely no exception. When at rest, they can relax their tails so that they are parallel with their spines, making it easy to rest on their backs. When awake, they instinctually hold their tails up, likely to prevent them from getting tangled in their legs.

[Lucke]

Au Ra (even gator-tail Au Ra) and Mi'qote are likely no exception. When at rest, they can relax their tails so that they are parallel with their spines, making it easy to rest on their backs. When awake, they instinctually hold their tails up, likely to prevent them from getting tangled in their legs.

Tails are also used for balance too. Having the tail "flexed" in a 45-90 degree angle may have more to do with balancing than getting tangled between the legs. =D