onerous | (no subject)

Yes, I remember you. The fox cult was rough to deal with, so it's fine. Please don't apologize. I didn't get captured or injured or anything. I think because I'm with the moon with fox features as well? I'm not sure.

You weren't injured or anything, were you?

No, not at all. They'd have to get really nasty to get the drop on me.

I should apologize, regardless, since I said I'd try and help you not only with your power but with Chroma supply issues.

You are truly well?

You must be very strong to be so confident.

Thank you, Kerra-san. I haven't forgotten, but I didn't want to be a bother either. I'm doing well. I have one or two friends now who don't mind my abilities and will let me hold their hands to keep the crystals back.

Someone else also gave me a bracelet from that party, from the fights, if you remember? The ones that limited or took away powers entirely. I've been able to use it so that I don't have to worry about accidentally seeing something anymore.

I still can't get myself comfortable with it all, I'm still working on getting used to it, but it's a start. It's strange, feeling almost normal.

I have my talents. You've seen some.

I'm very glad to hear that you have some sort of mitigating factor.

Is it just because of your abilities that you're having difficulty? Or are you naturally a more reserved person? Not that there is anything wrong with that. I am just nosy.

I don't mind questions, it's fine. I suppose it's a little of both. I was never super outgoing or anything like that, but my abilities manifesting didn't help any. It made it a lot worse, actually.

I suppose I've just never been a physically affectionate person either. It's been really strange trying to get over that here. Even hugging and holding hands seems too much or too embarrassing. But everyone else seems to be liking it well enough or leaping at the chance for that or more. I guess it's a 'me' problem.

It's not a 'you' problem because it's not a problem. Don't think that there's something wrong with you just because you take things slower. There's times I wish I was more like that.

Though, is it something that you'd like to change?

[There's a pause before she responds, a bit taken aback--in a good way--by Kerra's words.]

I'm not sure. I think I'd like to. I'm finding that things like holding hands or hugging are rather nice. It'd be nice to be more comfortable with it.

It's a little embarrassing to talk about.

[Though texting is easier than actually saying it, at least.]

Is it embarrassing?

I think that wanting physical contact is rather natural, and if you enjoy it, and aren't being pushed into anything you don't want, then there's nothing to be embarrassed about.

I know that's easy to say, when you are comfortable with it, but you're beautiful, Yuri. You have nothing to be ashamed of, or to worry about. You don't have to be confident and outgoing to be alright with your own skin.

Maybe it's just a culture thing and my own personal feelings on it. I"m not sure. I just find it a little embarrassing.

I don't think anyone's ever called me beautiful before. I don't know what to say. You're so confident in yourself.

Maybe one day I can be that confident and easy-going.

I've had time to get comfortable with myself. My culture doesn't discourage that stuff though.

And I think you can be confident even right now. Accept that I find you beautiful and say thanks.

Also, let me take you out to dinner. There's no moons right now, so it's a good time.

[She stares down at the text and huffs a little.] Thank you.

[There, she did it, see!!

The next part, though, really trips her up.]

Out to dinner? With me? [what!! Why?? I mean, she knows why, because Kerra's being nice and friendly and all, but surely she has better people to be asking out??

She's baffled, but there's no reason to refuse]

I wouldn't mind. I'm not really busy.

Yes. With you.

Who else would I go out with?

How about an hour, we can meet at the gate to the Moonblessed residential district and go from there?

Now? Today?

[She feels a bit baffled and overwhelmed, everything happening so fast. Why do things happen so MUCH.]

Sure?

Sorry, I'm just a little surprised. I don't have anything I'm doing, so we can meet then.

Get used to surprises. I happen to be quite spontaneous.

But if you ever need time to recharge, let me know.

You're an interesting woman, Kerra-san. I do look forward to getting to know you.

I should be able to handle dinner, at least. Should I dress up or...?

If you'd like. I think you'd look ravishing dressed up.

But if you're more comfortable not, that's perfectly fine too.

I'm just thinking that I don't really have any fancy clothes. I have clothes that will look nice, of course, but I think the dress I wore at the party is the nicest thing I have.

[And might be a bit too much for wherever they'd go]

I'll have to find nicer clothes then if this is going to become a regular thing.

Edited 2019-08-24 02:08 (UTC)

It can totally be a regular thing. I won't say no.

Whatever you feel most comfortable with would be fine tonight, though. This is short notice.

I wouldn't mind.

Alright. In an hour, right?

Sounds good. I'll meet you at the gate.