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[mrbackwards]

 [ When the feed clicks on.. Curtis is soaked.  He looks pretty pissed about it, too, as his eyes focus to the dark cloud above him. Rain continues to fall down on him as his glare hardens. Some people were going to find this so funny; he probably should have chosen audio. ]

I don't know what the fuck it is, but if anyone can tell me how to make it stop I'd appreciate it.  [ And he continues to stare up, almost hopefully, before shaking his head and running his hand down his face.

His wet hand. Down his wet face.

It isn't as productive as he'd hoped it would be. ]

I wanted to ask about jobs in this place.  Is there a bar or... anything.. that's hiring?

[ It's  d i s t r a c t i n g. ]

[[ ooc; find a rainbow event! ]]

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[mrbackwards]

[ He looks up at the squeeze but other than that, Curtis is pretty withdrawn. He bites at his lip and gives a solemn nod. ]

It's all right. [ & going to eat at him. Forever. Helllllllo rain shower. ]

[likeboudica]

It is not. [ but there is nothing she can do to help him, either.

a long pause. ] If you would like, I can try to help you. Control it.

[mrbackwards]

[ He's not arguing. ]

Not sure you could.

[likeboudica]

I have learnt to control my ability. [ Biting her lip for a moment, before continuing. ] It is very different, but still. If it can be of any help, it may be worth a try.

[mrbackwards]

What's your power? [ He's trying not to sound disinterested, but his mind is kind of everywhere right now. ]

[likeboudica]

I can Change into another person.

[mrbackwards]

Like a shape shifter?

[likeboudica]

It is more than that. [ A little sigh. She hates it, no matter how often she tells herself that she has nothing to be ashamed of. ] I can become another person. Thoughts, memories and all.

[mrbackwards]

.. whenever you want?

[likeboudica]

The first time, I need to hold an item belonging to the one I Change into. [ Drawing her hand back— not far, but back nevertheless. People here have been more accepting than she could ever have imagined and she is trying to change her view of herself, but part of her still thinks only that she is a monster. ] After that, whenever. [ And then, after another beat: ] I am not human.

[mrbackwards]

[ He frowns when she draws her hand back, but lets it go and tucks his back under his arm. ]

I can tell.

[likeboudica]

You can? [ He is certainly the first one. ]

[mrbackwards]

Just from what you've told me, I meant.

[likeboudica]

Oh. Yes, of course. [ Folding her hands in her lap. ]

[mrbackwards]

.. ain't a bad thing. Like you more than I like most people.

[likeboudica]

I— [ she's learning; it isn't something to be ashamed of, it isn't, even Will admitted in the end that it did not make her less, but even so, there is still a small part that considers her a monster, set apart from humanity. ] You do?

[mrbackwards]

[ he kind of smiles back, too. and since his rain has stopped, he stretches his arm across the table and offers her his hand. ]

Yeah. You're a good person, Tess.

[likeboudica]

[ she only hesitates a moment, before she's taking his hand again. ] In my time, many would think me a monster.

[mrbackwards]

[ and he'll take her palm in hers and smile. yay, rainbows! ] Probably would in my time, too. We ain't never told anyone we had powers back there.

[likeboudica]

[ he'll get a little smile back; rainbows are certainly good. ] The people here in the City are far more accepting.

[mrbackwards]

[ so good he's going to ignore it and not feel "gay". ] Think it's because all the shit that goes on in other places. People see it at home and feel they can be more open with it here.

[likeboudica]

[ gay only means merry and happy, curtis. it's a good thing. ] And many people here have not been accepted for one reason or another, I think. It only makes sense to accept others if you know what it is like to be rejected, don't you think?

[mrbackwards]

[ not to him :( ] That's a good point. Being rejected ain't never given anyone a good feeling, has it?

[likeboudica]

No. [ Being told she's only good enough to be someone's mistress because of what she is— ] No. It is not very nice at all.

[mrbackwards]

[ does curtis need to knock someone for you, bb? ] Fuck 'em.

-- and not like that.