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[somaru]

[It took him about forty minutes to decide on a username and then try and post to the network. Of course, it was probably better to just be anonymous, but that felt like being too much of a coward. Still, he couldn't really avoid it anymore, he had already secluded himself away for a month. Without work to force him out, it was all getting too difficult.]

I'm sorry to intrude on any discussions. I was wondering if there are different ways to generate an income here other than through physical contact. Are there ways to pay for things without needing to touch another person?

It seems that those methods are very important to the people here, but, there must be alternatives, right?

Thank you.

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It's all good! No worries <3

[mysophobic]

[ Oh, wait, he's so dumb! He didn't mean to alarm you even more, ahh. ]

It's different! It's different for...everyone. Some people aren't affected at all! Like myself, I haven't been affected by the moons since I arrived here and that was a month or so ago.

[ Way to...make him feel better Shigeru, smh. ]


But you know...it does work through clothing. I would know since I...I can't really touch people. But moonlacing doesn't need skin to skin contact, if that's what's worrying you.

[somaru]

[But the potential to be affected was there. It would forever be a worry now.]

I'm not very good, even with gloves on.

[Though, perhaps if he tried a little. Things had been different. But, it was hard to say. He felt like he would have to get to know someone very well first.]

Maybe with time....

[mysophobic]

Maybe we could...help each other? [ It was an idea at least. They both know what they're dealing with and Shigeru is a doctor so maybe he can help... ]

Knowing someone else here with mysophobia...I think it might be good for us to stick together, right?

[somaru]

[that was actually a good idea, they wouldn't have to worry about offending each other, though... in some ways it might be more difficult.]

Those in the same position will understand each other, right? That isn't a bad idea. At least, I don't think it is.

[mysophobic]

[ That's the spirit, Shirotani!! They can do this, maybe, together?! He's not sure but he really wants to help the other and maybe in doing so he can also better himself? ]

Yes that's right! I was thinking the same thing. And if we ever need help with chroma in a pinch I suppose we could figure something out together. I'm Shigeru Miyata by the way! It's nice to meet you.

[somaru]

That... is good to think about.

[In such a world, emergency plans were probably important, right?]

My name is Shirotani Tadaomi. I am in your care.

[mysophobic]

It's really nice to meet you!

You know...I know it's hard, having the same condition, but I'm glad we can be there for each other. It felt like I was only person here with any sort of phobia. It's...hard being abnormal in a place where everyone feels normal, right?

[ It's not like he ever asked to be. Who the hell would? It makes life a living hell most of the time. But, well, he's glad he can help someone else with the same condition as him. ]

Your phobia...when did it manifest, if you don't mind me asking?