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[It's rare that Rey lets herself be seen on the network... because of reasons. While not too defined, the scar-faced woman sports various snake-like traits of Sanguis, her skin splotched by spiky maroon scales and green eyes with slitted pupils being more piercing than they would be normally.
[What more, she doesn't appear to be hanging out in any abode of her own (though some might recognize her as the thief burglarizing people's homes and stealing their food and monopolizing showers). Despite the biting winter chill, she's hanging out at the Greatmoon Groves in a tanktop and no jacket. Somehow, she doesn't even shiver when she speaks:]
"Been working on this thing called 'trying not to starve and die' and guess Moonlacing's supposed to help not do that. Handholding only gets you so far before one of us gets tired of sweaty palms, so looking for other options under the right conditions.
"First, not down to fuck some random, so don't ask and don't expect a dicking on the first date. Not into that, anyway.
"Second, if this is our first conversation, then we meet in public. That way we can figure whether our shit's going to work out or not.
"Third, respect boundaries or perish. Think this one goes without saying, but just putting that out there." [Judging from her rigid stature and musculature and the fact that she can likely grind someone's bones into red candy, she means that.]
"Anyway, heard that fighting each other works for Chroma as well, long as both parties consent. Would like to stay sharp--" [and not get her ass thrown by another GODDAMN robot again] "--so looking for people who aren't made out of gelato that can handle that. Am pretty strong, so don't be gelato.
"Want to go somewhere outside but you're too chickenshit to brave the cold? Can help keep you warm or whatever, too." [Is that why she's not bundled up despite the weather? Why yes, yes it is.
[...Is there anything else she's missing? She's not used to being this long-winded-- Oh, right:]
"Name's Rey, by the way. Should've probably started with that, not knowing who most of you motherfuckers are and all.
"So yeah, that's all."
[What more, she doesn't appear to be hanging out in any abode of her own (though some might recognize her as the thief burglarizing people's homes and stealing their food and monopolizing showers). Despite the biting winter chill, she's hanging out at the Greatmoon Groves in a tanktop and no jacket. Somehow, she doesn't even shiver when she speaks:]
"Been working on this thing called 'trying not to starve and die' and guess Moonlacing's supposed to help not do that. Handholding only gets you so far before one of us gets tired of sweaty palms, so looking for other options under the right conditions.
"First, not down to fuck some random, so don't ask and don't expect a dicking on the first date. Not into that, anyway.
"Second, if this is our first conversation, then we meet in public. That way we can figure whether our shit's going to work out or not.
"Third, respect boundaries or perish. Think this one goes without saying, but just putting that out there." [Judging from her rigid stature and musculature and the fact that she can likely grind someone's bones into red candy, she means that.]
"Anyway, heard that fighting each other works for Chroma as well, long as both parties consent. Would like to stay sharp--" [and not get her ass thrown by another GODDAMN robot again] "--so looking for people who aren't made out of gelato that can handle that. Am pretty strong, so don't be gelato.
"Want to go somewhere outside but you're too chickenshit to brave the cold? Can help keep you warm or whatever, too." [Is that why she's not bundled up despite the weather? Why yes, yes it is.
[...Is there anything else she's missing? She's not used to being this long-winded-- Oh, right:]
"Name's Rey, by the way. Should've probably started with that, not knowing who most of you motherfuckers are and all.
"So yeah, that's all."
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Controlling heat as normal seems to burn Chroma as well now, so. That would be mutually beneficial, at least.
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So I gotta work on it!
Being able to moonlace and make up the difference is very helpful though!
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[There's some comfort in knowing that she's not just wasting away -- she's just horrible at managing herself using the methods that are custom to this city.]
Want to work on it as well. Had to be conserve energy more carefully these days, just exploring the different... ah, "methods" that are available. [You can practically hear the air quotes even without her making the gesture.]
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Me, I prefer to think of it as ways I can have fun, and touching lets it last longer!
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[Though it makes sense. If they're going to be staying here, they have to contribute in ways that benefit this society, don't they? If this little bit is enough, then what's the problem?
[Rey runs a hand down her face with a sigh. There are still a lot of problems with this, but adapting is key to survival -- and she's not ready to die yet.]
"Fun" is subjective, but can get what you mean. Just need to find ways to make this work in order to stay, and have been somewhat lacking in creativity. [She's got that much down now, thankfully.]
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[ If they could write the rules, though, they'd be telling them to do a lot more. At least, that's how Konoka felt. ]
I'm here for, if nothing else, to lend an ear or a helping hand.
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[Because holding hands is helping, hahaha. Ha.
[Rey clears her throat.] Well. Am hanging out at the groves, if you don't have anything else going on right now and would like to work on your aura.
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[ And, not too much longer, Konoka would show up wearing her usual casual outfit, with a heavy jacket as protection. Unless Rei deliberately hid herself, Konoka wouldn't have much difficulty finding her. ]
Heyo! There you are!
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[Oddly enough, she hasn't been met with too many confused looks or offers for help, though her Sanguis traits might have something to do with it. Whether it's the aggressive nature that comes with them or the Moonblessed such as herself being attuned to fire, she hasn't yet parsed out yet.
[It's no matter, though. She just offers a single wave with a red-scaled hand, a forced neutral expression on her visage.]
Hey. Um, thanks for coming out here. Appreciate it.
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[ Konoka practically skips over before taking a moment to feel the air a bit before whipping off her heavy jacket. A moment and a murmur later, she feels the magic sealing off the cold from her body, and she stops shivering. Rey might have expected something fancier with magic, but the most she'd see is perhaps a bit of distortion around Konoka. That is until she touches her or at least attempts to. It would feel more like going through a bubble. ]
So uh, this is what I have so far. It's not very efficient. I know Negi-kun and Asuna have managed better with their powers, last time I checked with them before I got here.
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[Still, her response could be considered one of dull surprise. Mostly because she's too exhausted to be all that animated right now, much as she tries to hide her disposition.]
Pretty handy. You make any use of it while in Nevei? Got pretty ass cold for a while.
[It's still cold as balls, but not so much so that most of the city decided to vacate to some resort.]
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[ Nevei was also not as harshly cold as the rest of Lunatia got during the storm. The majority of her use of that spell had actually been on getting to Nevei. ]
What about you?
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Er, well, it's not magic, but... Was created with an ability to manipulate thermal energy. Can be anything from setting something on fire to being a glorified living space heater. [A barely audible "hah" escapes in a breath.]
Don't really get cold, you could say.
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[ Konoka tone implied that her curiosity was satisfied. Rey didn't need to sweat it. ]
So anyway, I want to practice getting this under fine control, so uh, we still have to be touching. How do you want to do this?
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People usually go for holding hands. Am open to other suggestions, though. Don't... really do this kind of thing often.
[Or at all.]
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[ Konoka had zero problems holding hands because, long before she even stepped foot in Lunatia, Konoka was never shy about reaching out and touching others. This proved to be no exception when she took one of Rey's hands in her own. ]
Alright then!
How about I try getting the aura closer to me. Right now, you kinda feel something close to your arms, right?
[ She would feel something like a bubble. ]
I'm gonna try and move it to where you'll only feel that where our hands meet!
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[So, for now, this works. Have to learn to get over the touching thing somehow, right?]
Ah, right. [Rey nods at Konoka's question; she does sense it. Hard to miss.] Am ready. Give it a shot.
[With the proper warning, she doesn't have to worry about instinctively lashing out like she used to. Small miracles.]
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[ And so, Konoka concentrates. She attempts to... push less energy, and draw it closer. Rey might feel it waver for a bit, but she doesn't quite nail it just yet. ]
Mmmmm, this is a bit tougher than I thought. Did you feel anything changing, at least?
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...Barely. Is it an issue with the Chroma, or lack of experience?
[Rey has been adjusting her body temperature for a long time, but the same methods might not apply to someone who uses magic.]
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Could be a little of both. Most of the spells I'm used to took practice before I could get used to casting them from Chroma. But this is also something I haven't used all that often.
[ She holds Rey's hands for a while. ]
Holding onto you helps a lot, though.
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Literally this is the least anyone can do.
[But still, it's embarrassing, in a way. She doesn't normally seek out physical contact, and yet it's not so bad here.]
There anything else we could try? Maybe to generate more Chroma than this and see if that's a problem? Am broke as hell, so... [She'll literally take what she can get.]
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[ If her objections aren't immediate, Konoka is... just gonna plaster her with one because that's how Konoka is. Good luck, Rey. ]
Hugs are more effective than holding hands, I've found.
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[Mouth tightening into a thin line, she stiffens at first, unsure what to do with her hands. All she can think of is bringing an awkward arm over Konoka's back and giving it a brief pat or two.]
Oh, um. Makes sense, yeah. This works.
[It's not so bad, loathe as she is to admit aloud...]
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Were you expecting something else?
[ For the unobservant, it was a completely innocent look. There was a bit of impishness there though. ]
Anyway, feeling more Chroma? In a little bit, I'm gonna try again.
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Er, no. No, this is fine. Am fine with this.
[Because the alternative is likely another can of worms she's not quite feeling like cracking open anytime soon. But she's feeling that this is more effective than the simple gesture of hand-holding, and that's... more than enough to tackle at the moment.]
All right. Give it a go whenever you're ready.
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