[Video] Nebula 17

[silver_eyes_rose]

[The video kicks on showing Ruby in the Quiet Cab, looking a bit nervous]

Uh, yeah... h-hi, I'm Ruby Rose, I just got here and, um... I had a.. crazy idea. I'm sure you'll think I'm silly and all that, but...

[Deep breath, Ruby.]

Before I came to this world, I was brought to another world called Prismatica. Because of how I was brought in, I was given strange abilities by being "Moonblessed". One of those is being able to make energy I can use within myself called "Chroma" that fuels both the powers from my world and the powers from that world... among other things. And we make this by "Moonlacing", which is willingly touching another.

All I really need to do is to touch someone with their permission or vice versa, but Prismatica preferred more affectionate touches. Hugs, kisses... th-things that I would probably get yelled at for saying because there's kids here.

[Another deep breath and...]

I guess what I'm trying to say is that, well... a lot of you are hurting because of what this train does and... I want to help. Boy or girl, taken or not, I'm here if you need someone to give you affection and it also helps me not feel drained!

Does... that make sense? It makes sense in my head and...

Oh, I probably screwed this up...

Comments

[marvelous_murderbot]

Hello, Ruby Rose. My name is Guri.

I would like some clarification please, on what this Moonlacing was supposed to entail, as well as on your definition of 'things.'

[A slight pause, as an instinct picks at her that she likely wants some form of reassurance, given her demeanour - or at least wouldn't mind it.]

Though it seems an excellent idea. I have all the requisite skills, but am intrigued by the idea of this as something done just for comfort. I was compelled to use my skills for...well, criminal business interests, let's say.

[In short, she was the pretty face as well as the muscle.]

[silver_eyes_rose]

OH! Hi, Guri!

[She clears her throat]

Well, Moonlacing was a means on that world on creating energy for their use. Like I said, it was basically touch, but...

[She blushes as she decides to clarify]

...they preferred things more sensual... sexual. But, this isn't that place! I'm certain a lot of people would rather not even think of doing such a thing.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She nods]

Given the differentials here, I suspect that would be the case.

[She offers a kind smile.]

I can't say I would participate in the sexual matters. Not for prudish reasons, mind, but I am still discovering how things work for me, personally. Of my own free will, at least - I deleted a lot of my memories from when I was differently programmed.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh, I see... I wouldn't want to push that on anyone myself, but if you need something much more kinder and friendlier I'm more than happy to offer it! I wouldn't mind helping you if you needed it!

[marvelous_murderbot]

Nor would I mind helping you, but...it is only fair to inform you that I am a droid. Many, or indeed most, humans might find that a...I believe the term is 'deal breaker.'"

[Video]

[goingthroughaphase]

Hi, Ruby. My name's Kitty. Welcome to the train.

I'm sure you'll find plenty of people who wouldn't mind getting hugs, at least. But how much, uh...touch do you need in order to replenish...what was it you said? Chroma?

Re: [Video]

[silver_eyes_rose]

Hi, Kitty! Oh, wow, cool name!

Um, it's honestly not that much to keep me going. Like I said, it can just be simple holding hands.

I know, it's weird, the world I just came from is really weird and I'm still trying to adjust...

[Video]

[goingthroughaphase]

Oh uh, thanks! [ She honestly hadn't expected that. ]

It is a bit weird, honestly, but that's definitely on the world you came from, not on you. But yeah, like I said, you'd find some people here who definitely wouldn't mind friendly hugs and stuff.

[Video]

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh, I’m sure I will! I just hope they’re not weirded out is all…

Did you need one? I’m in the Quiet Car if you do!

[blue_ice]

I'm not saying this to offend, I realize you didn't have control over it, but...

The entire concept of that world sounds like a nightmare.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Yeah, it... it was crazy, yeah. You don't know the half of it.

[blue_ice]

You don't have to tell me twice. I'd never survive there.

Will you be all right?

[silver_eyes_rose]

I think so. I just need remember not everyone likes being all touchy-feely.

I think it’s going to take awhile.

[mustknow]

Although I would prefer not heading towards more intimate contact, in lieu of other more friendly offers, I'm willing to do what I can to keep your powers functioning. It's ... quite frankly out of my usual comfort zone, but these hardly seem ordinary circumstances.

[silver_eyes_rose]

I wouldn't want to make you feel awkward by doing such things, but I appreciate what help you can give me!

[mustknow]

I'm not sure this is really something most people could tend to without there being at least some awkwardness for a while. At least, the non-children, we all seem to ... grow out of casual contact sooner or later.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Ha, we kinda do, don't we? But, I think I need to at least try to pull myself away from such actions. I guess... wean myself? I don't have an entire world telling me such actions are fine anymore, but there's that urge...

[video]

[onehandsomeslickninja]

Hold on a second! You're saying you have to do this or else you'll feel drained? If you don't have contact with people, you'll suffer, in other words?

[Everything else is completely meaningless to address until he covers this important question!]

[silver_eyes_rose]

Y-yeah, I do.

[onehandsomeslickninja]

That's an intolerable curse to inflict on anyone!

[This offends him down to the core! Enforcing physical contact, particularly on a cute girl, is just creepy and wrong!]

I admire that you're making this work to help others. That's remarkably noble! But if you should ever need energy in a situation where you're unwilling to do... Anyway, it would be the least I could do to provide help in the least objectionable way possible. Not that I know what that is for you, but whatever it is, my honor as a ninja won't permit me to take advantage of you or tolerate anyone else doing so!

[silver_eyes_rose]

[Ruby blushes at Edge’s noble act and smiles.]

You’re so kind, thank you! Even if it’s just a brief touch, anything will do.

And I agree, this infliction really sucks!

[dnaofahalfa]

....I'm always down for a hug.

Not those 'get yell at because of kid things,' but if hugs are good, I'm down.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Hugs are always good! And I’d be happy to give them!

[dnaofahalfa]

Hugs are pretty great.

I'm Razzy Elric. Pleased to meet you.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Yes, they are!

And it’s nice to meet you, too, Razzy!