Canon is The Host, just finished reading; BEWARE SHE'S A BALL OF SPOILERS

[verbed]

I don't like the direction your thoughts are going. Looking what, again?

Where?

Now I like them even less.

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[long_in_us]

[stares at her]

[verbed]

[ NOT CREEPY AT ALL ]

Y-yes...?

[long_in_us]

[He just loves to fix his eyes on things that intrigued him. Perhaps, it's her appearance or her character? Either way, she seems not to be ordinary. So he studies her intently, since observation is his forte. He raises his head as he heard her say "yes", like acknowledging her response, but did not give her a response. Well, he is not versatile at communicating, thus creating a lot of awkward or even weird moments.

[verbed]

[ Okay, this is going nowhere? ]

Can I help you with anything?

[long_in_us]

...what are you?

[verbed]

[ Dude knows how to cut the chase. ]

W-what? You mean like, a Soul? Because that's what I am.

[long_in_us]

[ his eyes widen for bit of a second there, but he tries to keep his composure. His yes still fixed at her as he carefully studies her ]

A rare opportunity to meet a soul.

[verbed]

Ah, but maybe you are not getting my meaning. That is just the way our name translates to your language, but we are in fact not souls by the regular human definitions.

[ They kind of are, if you want to stretch the meaning though.

But her manners! She doesn't want to be rude. ]

My name is Wanderer, but I'm also called Wanda. What is your name?

[long_in_us]

[ he lowers her head as she asks. ]

I don't think my name matters.

[ Perhaps, he doesn't know. The soul thing puzzles him, but as she introduces herself, he abandoned those those thoughts immediately. Wanderer, almost like a definition of himself. ]

Wanda...it's a nice name.

[verbed]

[ Ah well, Wanda is used to names not coming to her until later. A bit annoying, but she'll deal. She's still very much an universally polite and nice soul after all. ]

That is what I would like to think, too.

And thank you. It was given to me by a precious friend. [ Who is kinda crazy and brilliant and way too smart for a human. ]

[long_in_us]

[ subtly smiles at her response. He averted his eyes on her since it may be rude to stare at her for so long. ]

That friend must be a soul like you...

[verbed]

Oh no, he's a human. Almost all my friends are human, which I suppose is a bit odd considering I'm a soul...but I've never been a regular one, at that.

[ She didn't say all her friends are human because Sunny, and maybe Burns. ]

[long_in_us]

Humans are strange creatures.

[ his eyes are fixed on the ground ]

...but they can be also the worst and best creatures to meet.

ahhh wanda yes

[scarred_identity]

That's vague.

ahaha these fandoms should never clash

[verbed]

Hence why I'm worried.

ngl I was also tempted to tag her with my Frankenstein

[scarred_identity]

Maybe if you explained the problem more fully, I could help.

omg I don't even know how that would go

[verbed]

Is the thing muns do, sending people into places. But I don't want to go anywhere without my... partner.

[ Aaaaah this body is too shy for this kind of talk. ]

horribly or beautifully or possibly both

[scarred_identity]

It's possible your partner will be waiting for you. That sometimes happens.

possibly both lbr

[verbed]

But I couldn't deal with the uncertainty...or the wait.

[scarred_identity]

They must be very special to you. [not wanting to assume male or female here]

[verbed]

He is. [ There's not even one mention of gay souls. Yet, at least. It's kind of weird actually? ]

And the rest, all of them too.

[scarred_identity]

I see. [strange how that never came up, as the mun was convinced Ian would've still loved Wanda if she were in a dude's body]

They must be very good friends.

[verbed]

[ lololol Ian did say that but he totally change the topic when Wanda was all "what if I was an old lady?" so yeah ]

Human emotions are a tricky, tricky thing, but once you attain them is impossible to let go.

[scarred_identity]

I've noticed that. Even the most emotionally inept change once they start opening themselves.

[verbed]

I do hope that turns to be truth. I know a couple of women who could use some change.

[scarred_identity]

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do if people are less than pleasant. [now Actives, on the other hand...]

[verbed]

Yes, that much is true. I do hope for the best though, and I will do my best to see it happen. I can understand human's fear to which they don't understand, but I also believe it can be overcome.

[scarred_identity]

I wish you the best of luck. Has your mundane narrowed things down yet?

[verbed]

There are a few places, but apparently they are a bit complicated in terms of sending someone there.

And then there is the distinct and unacceptable lack of Ian...

[scarred_identity]

It's complicated to go anywhere.

I don't suppose you're the type who can be a "lone canon warrior".

[verbed]

It seems so, doesn't it?

[ She squints at the words. ] I suppose that if it was asked of me...but it wouldn't be easy.

[scarred_identity]

It isn't easy. I've experienced myself, as have a few of those in my mundane's headspace. It's lonely, but there are opportunities to make new friends.

[verbed]

New friends would be a really interesting thing to have.

[ But omg her otp. ]

[scarred_identity]

They are. [aw how cute. Claire doesn't have that problem]

[verbed]

[ Claire has all sorts of problems to make up for that one! ]

Have you made friends in other...places?

[scarred_identity]

[yes, yes she does]

I did, but that was a long time ago.

[verbed]

Oh. I apologize; it wasn't my intention to upset you.

[scarred_identity]

You didn't.... Not really. It's all right.