Sermon #2 | video

[raptura]

[Oh look, for once Pucci's putting his face to a post on the network! ...As username: viadolorosa still, but that's how it is sometimes. There's a few seconds of him trying to get a good angle on bracelet cam, before he smiles warmly and offers everyone a little wave.]

Hello. If we haven't met, I'm Father Pucci, and...I think that I can be of use to at least some of you. I've been under the impression that, even after some months here, adaptation to our need for chroma generation and the methods the moons drive us to use can still make people feel...Uncomfortable, I suppose. Amongst other things. And generally being in a new place with such differing morality can be hard.

So, what I'm offering is simple! We all have our social networks for the tough times, and services to assist with that besides. But if you just want to talk to someone, perhaps I can help you come to terms with this new place. Or simply listen if you have anything on your mind. I'm experienced with listening to people, as well as practicing confidentiality, for what that might be worth.

I'm sure you'll catch me around, if you're not willing to try and organise some sort of meeting at the moment. I hope that we can talk soon!

Comments

[raptura]

Supernatural? Ah, a different Earth with Rihanna as a constant. ...I'm not actually too familiar with her work myself, but I figure that she's a good measure of how closely Earths align in terms of culture and time period. I also can't say I've heard of any Phantom Thieves, to be honest! They sound like something out of Scooby Doo, so I hope they're a little grander in reality.

[There's a thoughtful hum as he chews over how to word his response to that Big Kicker Question, though. It's not something you can just spout out, especially to someone who sounds...Not young young, but not out of their twenties either. It actually means something then, y'know?] You're not wrong, as far as the most traditional and loudly-proclaimed readings of it go. I'm a little more liberal in my stance, however; life is far too short, and far too easily ended to hold hate for no reason at all. Especially for love or affection.

Don't you think that to help others through their suffering with a kind touch that you're both comfortable with is far more wonderful than to judge when we're all rendered powerless in our cycles?

[foolishjustice]

Much grander, yes. They're a group of vigilantes that 'steal' the distorted beliefs and desires of criminals, robbing them of their self-justifications so that they realize how severely they're in the wrong.

[But the rest...takes some thinking.]

So, you believe it's better not to judge actions that do no harm, even if they're things others would consider immoral...I suppose the context does also make a difference, since being deprived of touch has a tangible effect on our health. But even then, much more...um...innocent acts are enough to prevent Chroma starvation.

[raptura]

That they are! But I've personally experienced violent moon cycles, where I acted in ways that I'm distinctly ashamed of. Our bodies can act beyond our control here, and all we can do is try to make the best of it and ensure that we don't hurt each other. [He could say more on that, but again; age-appropriateness.]

In saying that, I certainly won't begrudge anyone their boundaries and limits. Those are sacred, in this new society. If you only want for more innocent contact, then you have every right to it; if we all simply do what we can for each other as we can, then it's still making the world a more beautiful place.

[foolishjustice]

My meaning was more...that one could argue that since sexual contact is still entirely unnecessary, there's no reason that the need for Chroma should have an effect on how people judge it outside of the specific context where it's generally agreed to be acceptable. The only reasons I can think of to cross that line outside of a romantic context are still quite self-centered.

[raptura]

Mm...I understand where you're coming from, but I've witnessed and felt otherwise. Then again, this is just my personal experience, so I certainly can't and won't force you to try to see through lens not your own. Support is for all, and you certainly aren't hurting anyone with your point of view, so!

I feel as if I aligned with you, however...I would somehow shame those I've met who required a certain type of help, but who would abhor such contact normally. I hope you understand my stance!