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[polydeukes]

Not really.

[At least, not in the way that wants to protect them.]

My world's kind of complicated.

[holeinwall]

[ She smiles a bit ruefully. ] Guess we have something in common, then. Erm, not that I have a real world or anything, but...you know what I mean.

[ She looks away a moment, trying to get over her awkwardness. It's always a strange feeling, finding people who get her, or at least have an idea of what it's like to not belong in the world. She never thought she'd have the opportunity. ]

If it makes you feel better, I don't think there's anything wrong with what you are. And like, I wouldn't want you use you or something. Or expect you to be the next coming of technological Christ.

[ Not speaking on her own experiences here at all. ]

[polydeukes]

I appreciate it.

[She smiles softly at that, before reaching over and placing a hand on her shoulder.]

I don't think there's anything wrong with what you are either.

[holeinwall]

Oh, you're welcome! And--

[ The touch startles her. It's not a bad thing, really! She's just a little too used to that leading to either making love or pain. Not like, comfort or anything. ]

Ahaha. Um. Thanks. [ Eventually, she shakes her head and waves a hand. ] Sorry. I'm not used to that reaction. Then again, I'm not used to actually telling people what I am either...

[ After a hesitation, her hand settles on Josie's and gives it a squeeze. Hopefully the pumpkin remnants aren't much of an issue. ]

It's nice not to feel alone.

[polydeukes]

[Nah, they'll make it work. Josie squeezes in return before nodding.]

Yeah. It is.

[And then they'll go back to pumpkins and talk about much lighter things.]