[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...

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[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.'"

[silver_eyes_rose]

Heh, my best friend is a robot, too. And like I told her, you might be made of nuts and bolts, but that doesn’t make you any less of a person. I would love to have your company, Guri…

[marvelous_murderbot]

Oh, I am made of significantly more. My bones are of a steel alloy, but my organs are synthetic, as are my muscles. The skin is quite real.

In fact, I have almost no bolts.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh, wow… that is so cool! I didn’t mean to think otherwise and yet…!

[Guri can see Ruby’s eyes sparkle in awe at how awesome she is.]

Still not a deal-breaker!

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She tilts her head, eyebrow arched and smiling.]

Is it because my form is aesthetically pleasing? I've been told it is.

[The thing is, she knows it is - but only for her own universe. She has no idea beyond that.]

[silver_eyes_rose]

[Ruby chuckles]

You're very pretty, that's for sure. But, I guess you are aesthetically pleasing. They... might be the same thing?

[marvelous_murderbot]

I believe they are, I am just rather formal with my language sometimes.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh, I see, eheheh... sorry, I'm kinda scatterbrained at times, so it's easy to miss things with me.

But, yeah, you are quite pretty... ahhh, I can't believe I'm saying all of this!

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She tilts her head.]

You seem embarrassed...?

[silver_eyes_rose]

I’m sorry, I’ve never talked to anyone like this so, yeah, I am…

But… you don’t mind, do you? How I talk or act…

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She shakes her head.]

I neither mind nor judge. Frankly, I find human reactions to such things fascinating. It's one reason I'm determined to make the most of my initial contacts, as it were. That they should have appropriate meaning.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh, wow. I hope our meeting has meaning, then…

I’m in the quiet car if you want to see me in person!

[marvelous_murderbot]

Time will tell, but I am hopeful. I will definitely also take you up on your kind offer.

[Video] -> [Action]

[silver_eyes_rose]

I’ll be waiting, then!

[And indeed Ruby’s be waiting for Guri to show up, nervous and curious about her new friend.]

Re: [Video] -> [Action]

[marvelous_murderbot]

[And she arrives shortly thereafter, folding her hands in front of her.]

Ruby Rose. A pleasure to meet you in person.

[silver_eyes_rose]

Guri…

[She approaches her before breaking out into a big smile.]

It’s nice to meet you, too. I’m glad you accepted my invitation.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She bows, slightly.]

It was an interesting thought to look into. And it seemed like you might need some support in it.

[silver_eyes_rose]

And I’m glad you did. Even if it’s just me that needs it, the more the merrier.

[She reaches out to take her hands, giving them a squeeze.]

If you want to be affectionate to me now, I don’t mind.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She looks down at her hands, then back to Ruby.]

Oh, you're starting, I see - one moment.

[Internally, she makes adjustments - her body usually runs a few degrees colder than a human, which is noticeable in the skin. She takes the time to adjust that, bringing her body temperature up towards human norms.]

[silver_eyes_rose]

Oh!

[Ruby blinks and giggles at that, awed at how she warmed up so easily. Such a handy thing to have.]

I guess it would be silly to tell you “you’re warm”, then…

You can do what you think is right.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She looked thoughtful a moment.]

This is nice, for now. May I ask: what do you get from the contact? I presume more than just the act itself?