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[mysteriousness]

[this post took him a lot longer than it should have and he still only makes it text (for good reason, really). he's not trying to (literally) show his face to everyone just yet, so he'll make sure to keep himself on the down-low for now, even if it means asking the network for help on some things.

here's hoping his username isn't an obvious one, although he imagines it isn't because he hasn't said his name and he doesn't plan to anytime soon.]

I'm only just learning about our new powers, which I have questions about, but my main question is: how many animal forms can we have? I've changed three times already and it's all been different.

Some of them have only been half-transformations, too. Is that normal?

Any help would be appreciated.

Comments

[mysteriousness]

That is quite long. How has your experience been?

Thank you. I like yours, too.

[abnormalizes]

It's been great! But also, my own world sucks and Ellipsa is a lot better by comparison, so. It's not like there aren't problems here sometimes, but overall it's still the best thing that's ever happened to me.

[mysteriousness]

Well, that's good to hear. I'm hoping to make a new life for myself on Ellipsa, so knowing that other people enjoy it here is helpful and reassuring.

[abnormalizes]

It's a good place, and the people here are generally kind. It's a good world to start fresh in.

[mysteriousness]

Yes, I have quickly learned that a lot of people here are genuinely kind. It's different.

[abnormalizes]

It takes a while to get used to it when your world at home isn't like that. But you do get used to it eventually.

[mysteriousness]

People aren't outright rude back home, but a lot of them aren't like the people I've met here.

[abnormalizes]

In my case it's less 'rude' and more 'violent', but I think I still get what you mean.

[mysteriousness]

Well, rude would be better than violent. I can see why you prefer being here if that's the case.

[abnormalizes]

It's a noticeable step up. The people here are still really nice beyond just not being violent, though!

[mysteriousness]

Are they? I have a feeling I'll be learning that sooner rather than later.

[abnormalizes]

Oh yeah, for sure. You're bound to make friends without even trying.

[mysteriousness]

That's good to know, too. [especially because he wasn't sure how he was going to make friends in a world where he's still not quite being himself.]

[abnormalizes]

Do you have any friends from home here?

[mysteriousness]

Yes, there are a few people here that I know.

[abnormalizes]

That's lucky. It's easier getting settled here if you have people you already know, especially when it comes to the touch thing.

[mysteriousness]

Ah, yes. That. [it's going to take some time to get used to, but hopefully he'll make friends with some people who won't mind helping him out.] It's just touching, right?

[abnormalizes]

Just touching! Something as simple as a handshake will work.

[mysteriousness]

[oh, the relief he feels at that.]

That's good to know. Thank you.

[abnormalizes]

No problem. It really isn't as big of a hassle as it sounds.

[mysteriousness]

Still, I'm very grateful for your help. If there's anything I can do in return, let me know, I'll do whatever I can to help.

[abnormalizes]

Oh, you don't have to do that! I didn't do much, really.

[mysteriousness]

Are you sure?

[because asking is the polite thing to do and he's trying to be that.]

[abnormalizes]

Positive, but thank you for offering.

[mysteriousness]

You're welcome. Let me know if you change your mind, though.