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!

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[raptura]

Good effort! I'm proud that you chose to do this at all.

[Pucci's smile widens as he squeezes Jon's hands, genuinely pleased at minor progress.] And you can, of course, take your hands back whenever you start to feel too uncomfortable. But try to hold on a little longer than you'd like, if you can.

Anyway! I...Can honestly relate a little. When I was younger, I was a little like you. Introverted and uncomfortable, definitely. The difference, other than my sudden acclimatisation to affectionate touch from people outside of my family, was faking confidence. Not that I'll ask you to do that, just consider if it's an option viable for you. ...Though that can lead to people assuming comfort levels of you that you won't have, so perhaps not...

Do you have people you're close to, here? I assume so, since you look to be in good health.

[the_archivist]

I can try.

[Even if it's awkward and a little uncomfortable. Even with Georgie he'd never been entirely comfortable with it in public and they'd been a couple.]

I have a couple of people. Somehow. And I'm frugal.

[And he has other hungers that are far more pressing to keep at bay.]

[raptura]

I'm glad, I'm glad. I wonder if I know them...Will you tell me about them? What you like most, maybe; the way they're seen through the eyes of someone who cares deeply about them is a person's finest moment.

[A distraction tactic, naturally; there's no way he can likely help Jon completely forget the fact that they're holding hands in public, but lessening the impact is better than nothing, surely.] Or-- if that makes you uncomfortable, which I'd understand, I'd like to hear about what you do to pass the time here. I'm looking for ideas on that front, since my days are mostly spent reading and fussing over the friends I've made.

[the_archivist]

Well they're- they put up with me so they're patient if nothing else. Kinder than I deserve.

[And so it's his duty to try to keep them away from the more monstrous parts of himself. To keep those at bay. And sometimes he wishes for the clean simplicity of the Archives where at least everyone knows what he is.]

I just... read mostly. Make notes. It's almost like home.