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[lord_wizard]

Who: Starstruck crew and visitors
Broadcast: None
Action: The SS Trainwreck Starstruck
When: August

[It might be accurate to say that the crew of the Starstruck had spent the majority of the month prior avoiding each other, or people in general, but as we leave the hand holding planet perhaps the crew can get back to normal.

Whatever that means...]

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[fuga]

[ She hesitates for a moment before she swallows, looking down at her hands. They're covered in thin gloves and, if Wanda looks closely, she'll see that the gloves are practically see through - it's Lauralae's hands that are pure black. ]

I am... Not comfortable with touching others. I cannot feel it, and my hands often ache once it is done.

[ Glancing back, she waits, almost anxious. ]

It is no fault of yours.

[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Wanda follows Lauralae's eyes down to her hands. She realizes that the black coloring is not a part of the gloves' design, but that they were the girl's actual hands. Wanda stares at them for a moment, looking concerned. However, she realizes what she's doing and looks back up at Lauralae--though the look of concern lingers.]

It is all right.

[She waves her hand, signalling for Lauralae not to feel in any way guilty.]

But- [She glances down once more at Lauralae's hands.] you are okay? You are not hurt?

[fuga]

[ Once, she might have felt an extreme level of discomfort, sharing the obviousness of her hands with a stranger, but... She is learning to be more at ease, to offer it without shame. Tilting her head up, she frowns, watching Wanda for a moment before she settles, shaking her head and trying to appear more comfortable than she is. ]

I am well enough.

[ There's no point lying; she knows that she will suffer, there's no hiding it. ]

Do not fear.

[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Wanda watches Lauralae's face, reading her expressions to try and better understand the story behind her hands. Though, if there's one thing that Wanda can understand, it's wanting to keep some painful memories to yourself and a few close others. So she will not press it any further. Instead, she gives her a sympathetic smile and nod of her head.]

If you ever need anything, everyone on this ship-- we look out for each other. Don't hesitate to ask.