( video | un: revanche )

[nilhilistic]

[ there is a man with very pale hair and red eyes, addressing the network stiffly. ]

Greetings. I am a new arrival to this world. I will assist to the best of my ability.

However, I must ask . . . is it true that we must be . . . touching? What does that mean? What level of touch is acceptable?

Are there tiers of touch? Surely, someone must have worked out a system.

Comments

video; un: stowaways

[totallycalledit]

[Here's a guy with a monkey tail to explain!]

Well, the most ideal thing is to do a touch that lingers for a while, like handholding... but I know for a fact that sparring with someone is also a good way to work around the requirement. You just need to do it a lot more than holding someone's hand for a while.

[nilhilistic]

[ huh. ]

Sparring seems like a logical solution. I have only just started practicing it. Are the humans here strong enough to keep up?

[totallycalledit]

There's all sorts of people here, so I'm sure there are. And if you're worried about humans, there's plenty of other types of people too. But I wouldn't be too worried about humans handling it. Most people I know are and they're plenty strong.

[nilhilistic]

I simply wish to be cautious. It would go against my word if I harmed someone here but sparring is new to me. It is possible I may overstep.

[ he's been all right with alfred but alfred trains all the time, which makes up for the difference. and he's not used to holding back. ]

[totallycalledit]

Well, you're in luck. I have something like an insurance for injuries while sparring. I could help you out.

[nilhilistic]

What do you mean? Speak now.

[totallycalledit]

Well, I have this thing called Aura, that's basically the manifestation of my soul and it grants me protection from harm.

[nilhilistic]

[ interesting. ]

And you would be amendable to sparring with me? This Aura would not interfere with this place's requirements?

[totallycalledit]

I would, I enjoy sparring quite a bit. And it hasn't interfered so far, so I'm positive it won't.

[nilhilistic]

Very well. You shall spar with me. I will hear no complaints.

[ this is the height of politeness. ]

video, un: white heron

[mistsplitter]

Greetings.

[ ... she does not know if his name is "Revanche", nor does she know how to pronounce it. As such, she will call him "Mister" until he introduces himself. ]

I do not believe any of us have discovered a system just yet, but even just handholding will do.

[ She's not aware of the sparring thing yet, but at least Sun covers that! ]

When you lose energy, or feel weak, being in contact with someone will help you in feeling better, as well.

[nilhilistic]

I would prefer not to hold hands with anyone.

[ he's not even sure how he'd even react to that. a thousand years without touch. could he even handle it? ]

Nor do I feel I should subject anyone to that.

[mistsplitter]

Then. . . perhaps touching elbows with another person? It need not be intimate.

[ And she doesn't think it makes any difference with the amount of energy you gain back, or how good it feels. ]

If you go for days without any contact with anyone, you will turn to stone.

[nilhilistic]

[ ugh. how deeply frustrating. ]

I suppose touching elbows may suffice. If there is no other way.

un: alcryst, video

[tireurdelite]

When I went a few days without touching anyone, I felt awful, and didn't have the energy to leave my apartment. I don't recommend cutting it close - the more you put it off, the harder it is to go out and get the touch you need.

[But surely Nil has fewer hangups about imposing himself on people, right.]

Holding hands is plenty to get by.

audio; un: nenonen

[essenceborn]

I usually hold hands. Or touch a face. Either of those works, but it is best with bare hands. If you wear gloves it does not feel as good.

[nilhilistic]

[ what doesn't he have hangups about!! ]

I haven't touched anyone in a thousand years.

[nilhilistic]

Touching anyone's face seems deeply awkward and unnecessary.

un:happyaround

[roundandaround]

I dunno if there's a system, but it's not hard! I get by hugging and holding people's hands all the time, since that's just normal stuff you do with everyone!

[Rinku, not everyone is as affectionate as you are.]

[nilhilistic]

None of that sounds normal.

[roundandaround]

Really? Why not? Don't you make friends like that?

[nilhilistic]

No, you make friends by having something in common with them. Or pretending to do so.

[roundandaround]

That's part of it too, though...

[nilhilistic]

You made it sound like hand holding is essential. It is not.

[roundandaround]

But doesn't it feel so lonely and weird if you don't?