[PCA] UNIVERSAL CONSTANTS

[skinstealer]

[image description: Kettle and Rosetta shake hands. The size gap between them is apparent with Kettle's smaller sleeved hand held between a few fingers of Rosetta's massive ones.]

 

Rosetta's tail tip thumps against the ground before she approaches, trying not to wring her massive hands too visibly.

ROSETTA: I-
ROSETTA: I'm sorry for pushing so hard.
ROSETTA: ...Ginger pointed out that my behavior was inappropriate and I can't argue with that.
CHARON: Can't blame you too hard for worrying about yours and other's safety...

 

The proxy clings onto his cloak like a scared kid. Charon wraps a arm around her to give her a little comfort.

Rosetta notices the distinct lack of the ghost replying.

ROSETTA: ...Kettle-
ROSETTA: Is she scared?
ROSETTA: I-
ROSETTA: ...Is there anything I can-
CHARON: Just give her a sec, she's adjusting..

 

The dog tries to nudge her a little, getting a singular squeak.

ROSETTA: ...mm.

 

Even without facial features, she looks distinctly nervous.

CHARON: Would it be okay if she approached you?
CHARON: Offer a hand.?
ROSETTA: Yes, with warning...

 

She extends a paw big enough to surround Kettle's head.

CHARON: She's coming.

 

Kettle slaps a sleeve covered hand into the cat's palm. The fabric had a distinct aged feeling but was otherwise clean.

Rosetta jumps a little-
-but her touch is gentle as she closed her hand.

ROSETTA: ...see?

 

A little acknowledging squeak.

ROSETTA: I...are you okay with me?

 

The proxy attempted a handshake in response.

CHARON: Would seem so.
ROSETTA:...thanks.
ROSETTA: I don't mean any ill towards you...

 

Her ears flatten as she slowly kneels, dropping her voice down to a whisper.

ROSETTA: May I tell you something?

 

Kettle makes a silly little noise.

CHARON: That would be a yes.
ROSETTA: ...Maes has...never had a relationship before, to my knowledge.
ROSETTA: I worry about her.
ROSETTA: ....
ROSETTA: ......be careful.

 

She gave the large cat a assuring squeeze of the palm.

ROSETTA: I...

 

She shakes her head.

ROSETTA: ...just do well with it. I'll know otherwise.

 

There was a little electronic hymn, calm and acknowledging.

ROSETTA: ...

 

Her tail thumps.

ROSETTA: Maybe we could talk about this after.
ROSETTA: Alone.
ROSETTA: ...if you and Judgment are okay with it.
CHARON: Mm...
ROSETTA: ...after we wrap up here, before you go back up.
ROSETTA: ...ten minutes of your time.

 

Rosetta stands back up, arms crossed.
Maes looks confused.

MAES: Is, everything-
ROSETTA: We're good. Should be fine from here on out.
CHARON: Mm, it'll be good.
CHARON: Should we let Kettle take a break for now?
CHARON: Others should be introduced as well.
JESTER: Y-yes!

 

Jester runs back over.

JESTER: I-
JESTER: Ive been...scared, of the noises, and voices, and the figures-
JESTER: ...
JESTER: I'd like to feel safe.
JESTER: Especially knowing you're not a danger now...
CHARON: Well... not a danger to anyone in this room at least.
JESTER: That's good enough for me!

 

Jester grins wide, mouth full of needle sharp teeth.

Charon returns with his own small smile.

CHARON: Kettle?

 

A chirp in response, the proxy twirling around before in her place a new one.

Mechanical in nature, curvy, and occasionally rabbity in a few spots. It gives a little wave.

????: Mar's busy wrangling one of the others so I'm holding for today.
????: Hey.