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[romelle]

Who: Romelle
Username: blomblossom
Warnings: Linked image is of a weird animal statue with a transparent womb, so... that's a thing. Otherwise none!

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Do you have any idea how long I have to keep this on my desk for 'observation'? I know the child isn't moving (I checked the security cameras!) but it's making me imagine things when it's in the corner of my eye.

... does anybody who bought something cuter from Things of Beauty want to swap?

[ And then another new post after a few minutes, because Romelle has not yet gotten the hang of post editing: ]

Also can someone please explain what "pogge" (I think) means? I thought I had adjusted to Earth language well enough, but these videos might as well be speaking Snakurlan.

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[inutilis]

[ oho...? 'ground under my feet' and 'different planet'? ]

Wait, pardon my ignorance, but do you mean to say you weren't on solid ground until your unceremonious vacation to Gloucester, miss? I'm not sure I follow...



Oh, none other than the Holy Father Himself, God who art in Heaven, my dear~! 😊 Do you also worship, by chance?

[romelle]

Oh, no, I was on the ground! No floating abilities here and my previous home certainly had gravity, too!

But it was very very far away from here, elsewhere in the universe. I am what people here refer to as a 'space alien', I think.

So I can't say I know anything about the 'Holy Father' either.

[ And she finds him instinctively dubious - 'worship' is a difficult topic for her. Part of her doesn't want to talk about it at all, but a larger one is curious to understand why other people than her own would choose to follow somebody. ]

[inutilis]

Wait - so you mean, you aren't originally from earth? Really?? That is

fascinating!! 🤯🙀

Do you mind if I ask where you're from, in that case? I suppose it makes sense that you wouldn't be familiar with Catholicism and God if you and I aren't even from the same planet!! Amazing...

[romelle]

I'm afraid the precise coordinates of my home are a secret that I do not dare reveal even here, but I can describe it for you!

I live on a planet hidden in a very inaccessible corner of space where no traveler can pass through without intense preparation. The planet itself is largely uninhabitable, but my people exist in a biodome that provides us with a beautiful green landscape reminiscent of our original home planet.

We have been mostly out of contact with the outside world for generations, so a lot of our culture is built around keeping the stories of old alive. I suppose that is what Earth religion is also like, in some sense?

[inutilis]

Wow... so you've lived there your whole life? It must be quite a shock, coming somewhere like Gloucester on earth after a lifetime spent somewhere so insular! How long have you been here, if you don't mind me asking?

And you really aren't wrong! Stories and fables as well as the written word of the Good Book has kept our beliefs alive... I would love to hear more about yours! You know, as long as this isn't coming across as intrusive or nosy or anything, it's simply a terribly interesting topic...! It isn't every day I get to speak with someone from worlds far and away!

[romelle]

It's been around two phoebs since I arrived - in Earth time that should be a little less than two 'months'?

I wouldn't mind telling you about my people but if it's no trouble, I'd like to do it in person. We are in a rather precarious situation at home so even here I don't want to take risks by providing much information on a communicator.

Would you explain this planet's worship to me in turn?

[inutilis]

Oh - no no, of course it's no trouble! It sounds like the matter is a pretty complicated one... and I'd be more than happy to give you whatever I can about earth culture and religion in return! Admittedly, things are a little different where I've come from than around Gloucester because of a difference in time, but the basic gist of things remains the same...! Usually. Generally. OK there are some minor differences.

But - say, are you a fan of hot chocolate? I happen to know a café where they can make cats out of whipped cream on top!! 😻☕ Maybe it would be a nice companion to story time??

[romelle]

You are closer to this reality than I am by a good bit, so don't worry about minor differences!!

Hot chocolate sounds positively delightful! I am still needed at my desk for another two hours of reviewing baffling Earth video footage, but I could meet you at six?

[inutilis]

Six!! I will absolutely meet you at six -- say, maybe in the canteen? There will be a nice warm cup of hot chocolate in your future!

[romelle]

Excellent!!

[ And he will indeed find a young alien lady waiting at the time. Romelle looks pretty human, except for the unusual color of her eyes and the markings under them that could pass for makeup. Since arriving in Gloucester, she's taken to wearing her hair down so it covers her distinctly inhuman ears.

However, there is something inhuman about her left. And that is her sense of fashion. Currently she's wearing an ankle length skirt with blue polka dots as well as a bright pink shirt saying "Beach Time!!" and... one single orange fingerless glove? She's waving with the glove hand, hi!!

Also her socks don't match. Just... don't mind all that. ]

[inutilis]

[ she really wasn't kidding about the outworlder thing, huh?

Abel is not quite as... fashionably inclined, wearing a rather plain white shirt and black slacks with a non-descript black coat overtop it; the most notable thing about is person is probably his rosary-- and the fact he's a tall and lanky fellow with silver hair? maybe. depends what circles you run in if any of this is noteworthy at all, right??

...but she. she.

is noteworthy.

it makes it quite easy to spot her, and he is, all at once, instantly enamored. ]

--Ah! I don't suppose you are my mysterious penpal from the phone-thing, are you...? H-haha, a pleasure to meet you in the flesh~!

[ Abel's waving at her right back as he approaches... oh my goodness, right on down to her socks, this outfit is. 10/10, ]

[romelle]

[ Romelle is not entirely oblivious to the fact that her grasp on human fashion is strenuous at best, but she's not letting that bother her much. Unless there is a formal event she has to attend here, she's figured that clothes aren't considered particularly offensive on their own - so she can wear whatever she wants pretty or exciting, which is a lot! ]

Network user blomblossom, yes! The name's Romelle, actually. You are 'nightroad' then?

[ There's a curious look to the rosary because she's definitely seen those around but not enough to be quite sure of their religious affiliation. ]

[inutilis]

[ Abel is cheerily offering a hand for a shake, now that he's certain he's gotten the right woman -- and a beacon of Earth fashion, at that! ]

Yes, Miss Romelle-- it's a delight! Father Abel Nightroad, at your service...! I love your shirt, by the way!

[romelle]

Why, thank you!

[ She is absolutely delighted! Finally someone appreciates her attempts to pick out the best-looking parts of human fashion. Her handshake is quick but firm. ]

Father...? So a religious leader is seen as in a paternal position? Or is 'Father' actually part of your name as-is?

[ Like, who knows, some people are named after fruits or flowers and all. ]