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Jump's coming up soon, huh?

[ this would be the pathetically boring intro to a transmission from a girl that's been hiding out the last couple weeks. well, not hiding. avoiding, maybe. too many bad things happening all at once never exactly results in a social Raven. but now she's here, a few things on her mind but nothing she's sure she wants to bring up to the ship at large. although; ]

I should probably think about this more before just asking everyone, but. I think after being here for so long, I'd really like to have a roommate. If anyone's up for that? Like, moving in after the next jump. Maybe. [ her mind immediately goes to Quinn, but she'll bring it up to her personally later on. ] I spend most of my time out and about on the ship, but having someone to hang out with regularly would be pretty groovy. It's just an idea. But if anybody's roommate-less, and would be into moving onto the first floor, um. Let me know! It could be fun.

Also, since I realize it's been a long time since I brought it up, and a lot of new people have come on board since then - Yes, I'm blue. No, I'm not an alien ( although I wouldn't be trying to hide it if I was ), I'm a shapeshifter. This is what I look like when I'm not hidden beneath a shift. No clue why, it's just a genetic. Thing. And I don't mind talking about it at all, either, so if you're curious about it, you can just ask. [ still a TINY bit nervous that someone might be afraid of her, but she's not about to make it obvious. instead she just smiles, then shuts off her feed. ]

[ PRIVATE to NEAL CAFFREY. ]
Seven. Seveeeehn. [ little bit sing-songy ] Dunno what else to say, Virtuoso, but I miss you and I wanted to send you a seven reminder since it's been entirely too long. So, seven. Squared. Cubed!

[ PRIVATE to JAKE ENGLISH & DIRK STRIDER. ]
Not getting cold feet, are we, boys? I was looking forward to finally meeting you two in person.

[ PRIVATE to ALEX SUMMERS ]
We should talk, I think. Maybe meet up, if you're up for it. [ smmmmaaalll smile ] I mean, I really miss Bozo. And feeling crummy isn't a good enough reason not to spend time with him here, I'm starting to finally get that.

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[ nod! and trying not to laugh at the question. ]

Even men.

Seems like it might be a bit. Awkward.

Well, it depends. Are you uncomfortable with your body?

[Noah raises his eyebrows at that.]

Not at all. And I think it's a shame when people aren't-

[Suddenly the only thing awkward is his smile.]

I think I see your point.

Edited 2012-09-04 03:01 (UTC)

For me, shifting into somebody else is just kind of interesting, I can't really be embarrassed when it's not my own skin. It's honestly like... trying on a dress, or- no, it's more like borrowing someone's clothes. Which sounds crude, but, bodies don't really embarrass me or anything anymore.

Has anyone ever asked you to...shift into them?

Nnnot that I can remember, nope. There's never been a reason for it. [ thinkythinky ] I mean, I've shifted into people to show them what I can do, but nobody's actually asked me to.

And if they did? Would you consider it, or is it just too strange a request?

Um! Well, I mean. I don't see why not? [ her nose is scrunching up though, even as she smiles ] I've really never had anyone ask me that before. Not that it's a bad question! Or that strange of a request. Just a rare one, for sure.

[And in case she didn't see it coming a mile a way...]

Would you mind terribly? Trying on my...dress.

[He grimaces. Yeah, that was just awful.]

[ her hand covers her face as she laughs, because hey it was her cheese example of what it was like. but eventually she nods, nodnodnod, sits back a bit from the camera ]

Now, it's a little tricky since I haven't met you in person, but I've got a pretty clear look of your face, so I can do that at least. But height and built, I can't really tell, so. Okay. Okay, okay.

[ it takes a little time, but eventually she shifts, a slow ruffle of her scales, until she looks just like him, and she's managed to shift into a basic white t-shirt too. it takes her a second to talk, tongue rolling against the roof of her mouth like she's got peanut butter stuck up here, but eventually she's clearing her throat and waving at the camera again.

when she talks, it's his voice that comes out. ]

Not sure if I've got it exactly right - are your eyes blue or green? Also, everybody sounds a little different on the comms too, so I'm sorry if your voice sounds really weird to you. Like I said, tricky.

[At first Noah watches like all he's missing is a bucket of popcorn. But when the change starts to happen, he feels suddenly apprehensive. He didn't even ask her if it hurts.

But it's quick, and he doesn't see any signs of discomfort in her face - his face. And he's even more surprised when she speaks in his voice, right down to the English accent.]

Ha. That's- I've never-

[Noah shakes his head, smiling broadly as he takes a moment to just look at the screen.]

That's brillant. You made it look as easy as breathing.

It is. Actually, it's more like flexing a muscle.

-- You've got a fun accent, by the way.

I wasn't expecting the voice too. It's really amazing.

[He's still smiling.]

I'm Noah. Noah Hill, but I reckon we can be on a first name basis after this.

Yup, it's the whole deal. [ griiiin. Raven likes showing off, she's not even going to try and hide it. eventually she shifts back to blue though, an easy shift. ] I'm Raven.

Nice to meet you, Raven. And thanks for indulging me. It's a very unique gift that you have.

Well, I'm assuming that, really. It might be quite commonplace to you.

Well, in my world, mutants are beginning to come out of the woodwork more, but I'm still the only shape-shifter, as far as I know.

How about you? Are there any people with abilities in your world?

I think it's safe to say that there are. My boyfriend's got quite a gift for machines. And I-

[Noah presses his lips together suddenly, smiles like he's reconsidering. Not because he's trying to keep it a secret, not here or from her. But because it's less impressive.]

I enter people's dreams. Never uninvited, of course.

[ !!!! ]

Whoa!

Wow, does that mean you're telepathic? Or do you use some kind of machine to do it? I dunno if you meant that your boyfriend's gifts are related to your own. Either way, that's- How did you find out you could do it? I mean, were you just sleeping one night and realized you weren't in your own dream? Does the other person know you're there or do they think it's a part of the dream?

Does that mean you can invite people into your dreams as well? Or is it- You literally-? I-

Wow!

[ sob Raven's so impressed by this stuff she can't be cool about it at all ]

[Her interest surprises him a little. But her enthusiasm makes him smile.]

No, not telepathic or precognitive or anything like that. And I suspect I've always done it, especially with my brother when we were younger. But I didn't realize it was actually a thing until I met Cillian and we started comparing notes. And yes, people can come into mine too, but they're really quite boring.

It's not much, but it's helpful for people who suffer nightmares. With a little time and trust, maybe I can help some people here.

[Because he's sure there's no shortage of nightmares aboard the Tranquility.]

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