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

it's hard when you gotta use memes for the aesthetic. it's so hard

[raptura]

[Also that shit's Pucci's breakfast back home when he doesn't feel like dealing with prostitution and other bullshit. Just gotta eat Christ and hope to survive the day, ya feel.]

Exactly. Which is why it's not exactly confession. I'm in no place to quantify sinning when I'm partaking out of necessity too. But...I've also been hearing a lot of discomfort with what's required of us here, and people are always coming in; it mightn't exactly be a popular service like the sex work, but...

It's one that I feel there might be some small need for, now and then. Just conversation, confidentiality, coming to terms with our new situation and a distinct lack of Hail Marys.

so hard, man

[dashhole]

[He wasn't expecting to get into a philosophical debate here. Granted, it's not his wheelhouse, he doesn't expect it anywhere. Does he even remember all the words to Hail Ma--yes. It just popped up unbidden into his brain fully formed.]

Huh. That answers one question I didn't really need an answer for...

[No offence, but he wasn't looking for information on how busy the local priest has gotten. He sounds a little amused--just a hint.]

Mostly I'm just bugged about bein' on an alien planet. [Pause...] And the animal people are weird. Like, no offence.

[raptura]

[Welcome to conversation with Pucci: it's time to get philosophical and be reminded that HE FUCKS.

...Well, the latter's usually accidental on his part, to his credit. You get people asking to fuck on your bracelet cam sometimes, you get numb to that sort of thing-- but he's still a little flustered from the sound of him clearing his throat, at least?]

Well, I'm fairly certain that much is understandable. As is the whole 'wow, those people have animal parts?' thing. You get accustomed to seeing everyone sprout new parts now and then, but I haven't yet gotten used to growing them myself, and I've been here for a few months now. It's like a psychological horror about the human condition or something. How many animal parts do we have to grow before we're no longer human? That sort of thing.

[god Pucci do you ever shut up] But-- my point. My point is that it's a strange place. But you do get used to it. That they have a few things similar to home helps, and there's someone here running a fast food joint that's straight out of the 50s, I swear. You'll find your niche here.

[dashhole]

[OK so he's not prepared for either of those things?? Intentional or not.]

Hold on, back up.

You grow.
Animal parts.

Like, that's a thing that people just DO here?

[GUESS WHO TUNED OUT ORIENTATION. He just doesn't tend to listen to people for that long, okay. The thought of normal burgers can't even assuage him right now.]

That's–people just think that's normal?

[raptura]

...Wow, they did not do so well on the initiation with you, did they? Yes, even us outsiders grow animal parts, temporarily. That's why we're called Moonblessed, I believe? Because we all take on traits dependant on the moon we're aligned with.

So you'll do it too. And it'll become...Well, not normal, but...Something you have to live with while you're here. I, personally, grow feathers; they itch when they fall out, and owls are stupid creatures, but you take what you're given with good grace, unfortunately.

Weeeelcome to Prismatica.