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New Species Event - Mass Interaction Log

Who: Anyone!
What: All in here
When: Today, Tomorrow, Until April 2nd
Where: Anywhere in Luceti!
Summary: People in Luceti wake up as something they weren't before. An elf, a gremlin, a vulcan, or perhaps a mermaid? Try living in someone else's shoes... if they can even wear those.
Rating: Not recommended for those with weak constitutions, raging hormones, shipping goggles, or people just too cool and attractive for this kind of thing.

No need for LJ Cut! Mass action style stuff all around town. You can use this if you don't want to make a post. Or you can make a post anyway. Have at!

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Well, one can thank the technology of the Malnosso more than myself. But I am glad that this works. [It's so fascinating to hear the soft squeaking noises translated into a language.

Robert wonders if he could use this to develop a vocabulary for whatever species Ranka is right now.]

... So, Ranka - am I pronouncing that correctly? [Protip: He isn't...] - would you happen to know what species you are, right now? It... seems as if the species choice is somewhat random, but there might be purpose behind it. My own transformation seems decidedly ironic.

But even so, I never would've thought of that on my own, so thank you very much!

[Ohhh, this is such a relief. She shakes her head gently at his first question.]

Mm. It's Ranka. [She says it a little more slowly] Ranka Lee. And, mhm, this form is something from my world. [Robert might notice the affection in her voice as she says that. Definitely something she cares about a lot. But she glances up at the last thing he says.] A...turtle?

You are quite welcome. And I prefer being able to communicate with you immensely.

[Oops. Now Robert's a bit sheepish.] Ah. My apologies.

[Robert fails so hard at reading emotion, so he probably doesn't pick up on it - but the question? He picks that up.] ... Ah, your world has no turtles?

Simply put, they are a kind of animal called a reptile - a group of exothermic, scaled creatures - that have protective shells encasing their bodies. [He gestures to his own shell as he says this.] These shells are formed out of the extended ribs of turtle species. Most turtles are at least semi-aquatic, and most prefer the water. The species I currently am - well, the non-mutated form of it, anyway - prefers freshwater regions, like ponds.

Are you not from a multiversion of a planet referred to as "Earth", then? And if so, are you a non-human sapient? [Suddenly Robert sounds very excited.]

[A-haha, she knows about turtles, just not...big humanoid ones, but she rolls with the explanation. The interest is a little - not really off-putting, just surprising, and she laughs awkwardly.]

Ah, no, I've never been to earth before. But all of the city-ships were launched from there! [since people seem to get a little worried about earth whenever she says she's never been] Oh, no, I'm human.

[Well. Three-quarters. Close enough.]

City-ships? So your multiverse's humans have colonies on other planets? [This is fairly close to home to Robert, albeit with the caveat that most Terrans live on Terra itself...]

That sounds utterly fascinating... And surprising. You would be the first person I have heard of who comes from an off-planet colony.

[If she isn't visibly different Robert probably wouldn't be able to tell. He's talked to demons and angels before without knowing either were.]

[She shakes her head.]

No, the city-ships are in convoys looking for other planets we can live on.

[ - She remembers belatedly that this isn't really true any more.]

But we did find somewhere else we could live peacefully! Another planet. Although I'm afraid can't tell you very much about it.

[They'd landed not very long before she got pulled here, unfortunately]

I am glad that you found a habitable planet to colonize...

Ah, why not? Were you perhaps not there long enough or something?

[Robert is walking a little, carefully, still carrying Ranka as gently as he can.] Your world is one of the few I have heard of that actually has spacefaring humans... It is a good thing to hear.

Mm, we landed there the same day I got here.

[Normally, she might throw in a positive at this point to keep the conversation upbeat, but she is a little green blob. She's going to sulk.]

Do you think so?

[That it's a good thing, that is. Not that it isn't, it's just not an opinion that's really been expressed at her here.]

Yes, I do. It reminds me somewhat of Terra... and sometimes I miss Terra significantly.

Terra is such an... exception, here, though. It is so different from most of the worlds I have heard described.[His expression flickers into something approaching longing. Or sad. Or maybe disbelieving.]

... At any rate, I am certain your home colony is a very beautiful place. Most planets tend to have their own unique kinds of beauty.

It's the most beautiful place I've ever seen.

[Definitely wistful, there. But she breaks off and hurries on, this time.]

But it's really pretty here, don't you think? I've never been in a forest this big before. And I've heard there's even a real ocean!

I must admit that Luceti is indeed a beautiful place, even if it seems so... artificial.

And yes, there is an ocean. I have seen it once before... have never actually attempted to go into it though. [Robert smiles sheepishly.] ... As a human, I never learned to swim.

... It's odd that I can do so right now purely by instinct.

[Wait wait back up]

You really never learned to swim? Ever?

[Why is this such a strange thing...? Seriously.]

Oh, no. I never needed to... and I am not the kind of person who is particularly physically adept. Even in this body.

... Is it something of a requirement on other worlds?

Wh - [oh, awkward laugh] - no, no, no, it's not like that! It's just something fun to do, especially when it's hot out.

Well... perhaps I should deign to learn how. A friend of mine had already expressed some interest.

And, well, I presume my partner would enjoy me learning to swim as well. [He smiles.]

... Your form doesn't particularly seem capable of swimming at the moment, though.

Speaking of which, was there anywhere you wanted to go? I could take you there...

That's a great idea! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Aaah, probably not. At least, I've never seen one be able to swim.

Oh! Um, maybe near my apartment? I live in building 1.

Ah, certainly. [Robert offers the larva-like form of Ranka a smile before carrying her in the direction of Community Building 1. It's... well, okay, it's probably quite some distance, especially for a guy who's still getting used to walking as a turtle and who isn't very healthy to begin with. But it's a start.

As he walks, he asks, questioningly:] So, if the species you are is from your world... is it some kind of arthropod-like creature? You greatly resemble a larva of some sort.

[It's cool, she's in no rush.

And got it in one.]

Mm, I think so. At least, this is what Ai looked like as a baby, before he got bigger and molted.

Ai? Is that a friend of yours from this species? [A non-human sapient, perhaps? Robert is so excited, seriously.]

Perhaps the Malnosso chose this form if you were very close to Ai. [It might be a sort of cruel gesture from them... A harsh reminder of home and what had been lost.]

Aimo. So, Ai, for short. He was my pet for a while. [Before releasing him back into the wild kind of.

She's quiet at his suggestion for a long moment. Really, Robert's much closer than he knows.]

That might be it, then. Ai was there for me a lot of times when I would've been alone otherwise.

Perhaps the Malnosso wanted you to experience life from his perspective... or they are simply being the barbarians they generally are and intending to make you feel as unpleasant as possible.

[At least they're at the community building now? Robert begins escorting her inside.]

Do you happen to know the number of your particular building?

[Yaaay at the building.]

Ah, just on the first floor. Room 2.

Ah, splendid. Not a difficult room to reach at all. [So Robert walks right up to where it is and stops in front of the door.]

Shall I prepare anything for you while you're in your room? You... will likely need to rely on the help of friends or neighbours to get around, though... that size is relatively impeding.

No, but thank you! I share the apartment with a friend, so he can help me with everything.

I'm glad to hear that, then...

It was a pleasure to meet you, Ranka Lee. [Robert smiles, opening the door, and gentle deposits Ranka on the ground inside her apartment.] You were very nice company...

I hope the rest of the experiment goes well for you. Please keep care... perhaps keep your journal around for ease of speech with others?

/TEN YEARS LATER

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/LAZINESS WINS OUT jsdklf I missed expressions. xD; use your imagination?

it's cool 8D

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/TEN YEARS LATER