[Of course, she thought about that as well - someone using her to steal or copy her technology.]
Do they really fear those different than themselves? I had hoped that pretending to be human would make other humans accept me as one of them, while not dwelling on my real self. [...] There's other lifeforms than humans and robots here? Like, what my world would consider aliens?
[Of course, her voice still remains lowered, and she darts her eyes around every so often whenever she speaks about her robotic nature, as if hoping she doesn't run into someone with ulterior motives. After all, even though she's in a different place, it feels weird talking so candidly about herself to someone else, even another robot - but that's what gives her some relief, as well. She nods in response at his last question.]
Yes, I think that would be the best course of action. Do you have somewhere in mind?
[She pauses for a moment, before she realizes something, and she smiles again.]
I haven't even introduced myself to you, have I? My name is Penny, and I come from the world of Remnant.
Not just humans, any lifeforms can treat some others that way. It depends on the kind of people or places, and this world is nothing like that. Everyone is accepting of others, regardless of what you are. [...] Aside from the locals, yes... While there are many different lifeforms from many different worlds, humans seem to be the majority.
Don't feel you need to pretend to be something you're not for people to accept you.
[Though his voice is lowered, he assures her to try to be herself. Look at him, he's obviously a mech, and aside from interested glances and admiration, people easily accepted him for who he is. Likewise, Soundwave didn't realize he hasn't introduced himself when she brought it up herself, but that will be soon remedied.]
Soundwave. I do not believe I heard of your world before, but regardless it is a pleasure, Penny. [With the name exchange done, Soundwave turns his back to her and starts to walk away, expecting her to follow behind.] If you do not mind, my place can afford us the privacy we need. If you rather not visit a stranger's abode, the Greatmoon Groves may have a place secluded of people.
And yes, I did, just today! How long have you been here? [After all, Sun wasn't the first one from home she's seen today.] It seems like there's a lot of people here, from all sorts of worlds.
[The last thing she needs is more attention to herself, but what can she do when she can't even stop crying. And what's the point, everyone will just see how much of a loser she really is. Just what she likely deserves.
The hugbug at least settles down for sad looks, enjoying the pets. It'll likely join the Penny army.]
Then... I'm glad I'm here. [...] Not that I'm happy to be away from home, just that if I'm anywhere away from it, this is not a bad place to be.
I'll try not to. I didn't have much of a choice back home, but here it feels like I do. Maybe I can finally introduce myself as who I really am here.
[Honestly, bumping into Soundwave was a very good thing for Penny. If it had been anyone that looked like her, she probably would have found it a bit harder to take the advice. But Soundwave is so different from her, and she feels she can take the advice more readily.]
It's nice to meet you as well, Soundwave. [A cool name to go with a cool-looking robot! Wow. She quickly starts walking to keep pace with him.] I don't mind either way - I feel like I can trust you. [Granted, she's fairly trusting to begin with, but she doesn't see any reason not to.]
Oh? Are there more dangerous things I should watch out for? [It doesn't feel like there's a lot to worry about just yet...]
I've heard! I bumped into Jaune, and Lie Ren, and even Sun! I haven't run into Ruby yet, but I know I will before too long - I've just been exploring as much of this place as I can. It's a little easy to get lost in, isn't it? [More like very easy...]
I guess in the meantime I'll have you to talk to! ... I mean, if you're not busy. I totally understand if you are!
[She definitely isn't picking up on anything, being a bit too caught up in her thoughts and talking. So much happened at once there, and she's still a bit talkative when it comes to having opportunities to be social!]
[It's rather fortunate they bumped into each other like this, circumstances aside. Although Soundwave does have a human avatar, something he uses occasionally here for mundane or moonlacing activities where his large size couldn't accommodate so easily, she is way better off hearing that when he's as a mech than a human.
He pauses for a second after what Penny said to him.]
I see... Thank you for trusting me.
[Penny isn't the first person to trust him so readily, so fortunately for him, he could mask his surprise at that better.
Still, it's a bit of an odd feeling to hear someone say they trust him, actually. Some people here can be a bit too trusting, especially to those they just met. It's weird, but that aside, Soundwave has no other plan except to find them some privacy and help Penny with her getting comfortable with her identity.]
[She might be a bit too trusting, but given her circumstances, trust and friendship are all she has. She can at least see when someone is obviously evil, but it invites the possibility that someone could manipulate her. (Thankfully, that has not happened.)
She still keeps up with him as best she can.]
Okay, lead the way! [Her voice is much more upbeat, as it was when she first spoke to Soundwave.] I mean, you're already leading the way, but.
[He waves his hand up. He's definitely already doing that. The walk to his apartment isn't long, fortunately, he could drive her in his alt-form, but maybe asking someone to come inside him on the first meeting is weird.
Anyway.
Once they reached his apartment, he opens the door and they'll be greeted by one small kitten, rainbow-colored fur which also seems to glitter in the light. She mews up at Soundwave in greeting and then curiously turns her head to Penny.]
I'm back, Opal. I brought a guest today. [Talking to his pet is normal, okay.]
[She wouldn't mind even if it did take long, really - she likes walking around.
The moment she sees the small kitten, she lets out an audible gasp - it's so small! And fuzzy!! And it glitters!!!]
Oh! So cute! Hello there, Opal! [She's... gonna refrain from trying to pet, though, on account of being afraid of hurting the little thing. Still working on restraint and all that. But she still gives Opal a small wave.]
I've never seen a creature with rainbow fur before. It's so adorable!
[She will have to see about adopting a dog, herself. Or maybe a cat. She's met a cute little kitten, too. What kind of pets are there here...]
I heard Sun has been here five months, so Weiss being here even longer than that... [She pauses.] I can't imagine how that feels, being away from home for so long. And people from our world could be before, or even after the tournament.
[Penny may have not gone for the pet, but the tiny kitten walks over to her regardless, sniffing her boot before brushing herself against her leg. Already taken a liking to the android.]
She's a native of this world. Apparently she's a rare breed.
[And one he adopted out of sheer loneliness. Anyways. He holds the door open for Penny after he steps inside.]
They seem to randomly appear twice a month around this time and around the 25th-ish? Not that they're always dangerous but things happen here a lot.
[Oh good, Blake isn't the first one she's bumping into, so others have probably explained things a lot better than quiet cat would...]
You're absolutely going to see Ruby sooner or later now, that you're here. I don't know where she is at the moment but exploring this city sounds fun and good. It really is easy to do that...
Umm... I mean, you don't have to talk to me, you could go find someone else if this feels like having to talk to me??? [Having to do something sounds bad even if Penny doesn't mean it like that but uh.] I'm not busy at all, don't mind company at all either if you want to go exploring together or something? Or if you have any ideas what you'd want to see here, maybe I can tell if I know where that is?
[Whatever she wants to do, really. She can be quiet company but she'll like hearing her being so talkative again.]
[Aaaa, so precious! Penny can't help letting out a small delighted sound at the kitten.
A few seconds pass before she realizes the door is being held open for her, and with a quick apologetic smile, she follows Soundwave inside.] Thank you.
She's native, huh? I wonder if they'd let me adopt a small animal here, too. [A small cat... or even a small dog!]
[He doesn't mind if Penny stares at his pet longer, people seem to be charmed by Soundwave's pet kitty, anyway. Opal follows Penny in, brushing her fur against her ankle as he leads her in after closing the door.]
I don't see why they wouldn't. There are animal shelters at the Greatmoon Groves that allow adoptions of animals. [It's where he got his kitten.] Make yourself at home.
[Despite being an alien robot, the inside of the living room is surprisingly bare and normal, nothing really stands out. Aside from the cat toys scattered around on the mattress, he kept his place clean and spotless.]
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Soundwave, from TDM
Do they really fear those different than themselves? I had hoped that pretending to be human would make other humans accept me as one of them, while not dwelling on my real self. [...] There's other lifeforms than humans and robots here? Like, what my world would consider aliens?
[Of course, her voice still remains lowered, and she darts her eyes around every so often whenever she speaks about her robotic nature, as if hoping she doesn't run into someone with ulterior motives. After all, even though she's in a different place, it feels weird talking so candidly about herself to someone else, even another robot - but that's what gives her some relief, as well. She nods in response at his last question.]
Yes, I think that would be the best course of action. Do you have somewhere in mind?
[She pauses for a moment, before she realizes something, and she smiles again.]
I haven't even introduced myself to you, have I? My name is Penny, and I come from the world of Remnant.
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Don't feel you need to pretend to be something you're not for people to accept you.
[Though his voice is lowered, he assures her to try to be herself. Look at him, he's obviously a mech, and aside from interested glances and admiration, people easily accepted him for who he is. Likewise, Soundwave didn't realize he hasn't introduced himself when she brought it up herself, but that will be soon remedied.]
Soundwave. I do not believe I heard of your world before, but regardless it is a pleasure, Penny. [With the name exchange done, Soundwave turns his back to her and starts to walk away, expecting her to follow behind.] If you do not mind, my place can afford us the privacy we need. If you rather not visit a stranger's abode, the Greatmoon Groves may have a place secluded of people.
Sun Wukong, from TDM
We did! [She seems rather happy about that.]
And yes, I did, just today! How long have you been here? [After all, Sun wasn't the first one from home she's seen today.] It seems like there's a lot of people here, from all sorts of worlds.
Lie Ren, from TDM
[She seems to get lost in petting Tadashi, mulling over thoughts, until she finally stands back up.]
I see... Maybe they don't know, either. It's a weird situation, isn't it?
How long have you been here, then? And who from our world has been here the longest?
Raven, from TDM
[Oh no! Upon finding the crying hugbug and lady, Penny rushes over to her.]
Are you okay, miss? What happened?
[And then gets down on her knees as well, and starts patting the crying hugbug on the head.] There, there, little one, it's okay.
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Around five months. [Time sure flies.] And yeah, there are. So many different races too, compared to home.
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The hugbug at least settles down for sad looks, enjoying the pets. It'll likely join the Penny army.]
... it's... it's my fault... everything.
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I'll try not to. I didn't have much of a choice back home, but here it feels like I do. Maybe I can finally introduce myself as who I really am here.
[Honestly, bumping into Soundwave was a very good thing for Penny. If it had been anyone that looked like her, she probably would have found it a bit harder to take the advice. But Soundwave is so different from her, and she feels she can take the advice more readily.]
It's nice to meet you as well, Soundwave. [A cool name to go with a cool-looking robot! Wow. She quickly starts walking to keep pace with him.] I don't mind either way - I feel like I can trust you. [Granted, she's fairly trusting to begin with, but she doesn't see any reason not to.]
Blake, from TDM
Oh? Are there more dangerous things I should watch out for? [It doesn't feel like there's a lot to worry about just yet...]
I've heard! I bumped into Jaune, and Lie Ren, and even Sun! I haven't run into Ruby yet, but I know I will before too long - I've just been exploring as much of this place as I can. It's a little easy to get lost in, isn't it? [More like very easy...]
I guess in the meantime I'll have you to talk to! ... I mean, if you're not busy. I totally understand if you are!
[She definitely isn't picking up on anything, being a bit too caught up in her thoughts and talking. So much happened at once there, and she's still a bit talkative when it comes to having opportunities to be social!]
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It is.
Three months, and Weiss, I think.
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He pauses for a second after what Penny said to him.]
I see... Thank you for trusting me.
[Penny isn't the first person to trust him so readily, so fortunately for him, he could mask his surprise at that better.
Still, it's a bit of an odd feeling to hear someone say they trust him, actually. Some people here can be a bit too trusting, especially to those they just met. It's weird, but that aside, Soundwave has no other plan except to find them some privacy and help Penny with her getting comfortable with her identity.]
My apartment isn't far. I shall take you there.
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She still keeps up with him as best she can.]
Okay, lead the way! [Her voice is much more upbeat, as it was when she first spoke to Soundwave.] I mean, you're already leading the way, but.
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Anyway.
Once they reached his apartment, he opens the door and they'll be greeted by one small kitten, rainbow-colored fur which also seems to glitter in the light. She mews up at Soundwave in greeting and then curiously turns her head to Penny.]
I'm back, Opal. I brought a guest today. [Talking to his pet is normal, okay.]
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The moment she sees the small kitten, she lets out an audible gasp - it's so small! And fuzzy!! And it glitters!!!]
Oh! So cute! Hello there, Opal! [She's... gonna refrain from trying to pet, though, on account of being afraid of hurting the little thing. Still working on restraint and all that. But she still gives Opal a small wave.]
I've never seen a creature with rainbow fur before. It's so adorable!
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Five months... so I guess time really doesn't pass for us back home.
I've met other-- I mean, I've met robots, and aliens. They're all so nice! [Whoops, that was almost a slip-up. Almost.]
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I heard Sun has been here five months, so Weiss being here even longer than that... [She pauses.] I can't imagine how that feels, being away from home for so long. And people from our world could be before, or even after the tournament.
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[Penny that's not the point.]
Is there anything I can do to help? Anything at all...? What's your name?
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She's a native of this world. Apparently she's a rare breed.
[And one he adopted out of sheer loneliness. Anyways. He holds the door open for Penny after he steps inside.]
Come in.
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[Ren hasn't even met the man in person and he knows enough to feel sympathy for the absolute shit lottery Weiss got in terms of familial relations.]
Sun is definitely more restless than she is, though.
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Penny, I know by now that you're a robot. It's alright. It doesn't change anything in how I treat you.
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[Oh good, Blake isn't the first one she's bumping into, so others have probably explained things a lot better than quiet cat would...]
You're absolutely going to see Ruby sooner or later now, that you're here. I don't know where she is at the moment but exploring this city sounds fun and good. It really is easy to do that...
Umm... I mean, you don't have to talk to me, you could go find someone else if this feels like having to talk to me??? [Having to do something sounds bad even if Penny doesn't mean it like that but uh.] I'm not busy at all, don't mind company at all either if you want to go exploring together or something? Or if you have any ideas what you'd want to see here, maybe I can tell if I know where that is?
[Whatever she wants to do, really. She can be quiet company but she'll like hearing her being so talkative again.]
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[That's all she can really explain without calming down first.]
... Raven. And I... I don't know. I need to get out of here... at least.
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Yeah... I kinda figured. It seems like most people here from home know that. I guess it wasn't going to remain a secret forever, huh?
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A few seconds pass before she realizes the door is being held open for her, and with a quick apologetic smile, she follows Soundwave inside.] Thank you.
She's native, huh? I wonder if they'd let me adopt a small animal here, too. [A small cat... or even a small dog!]
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I don't see why they wouldn't. There are animal shelters at the Greatmoon Groves that allow adoptions of animals. [It's where he got his kitten.] Make yourself at home.
[Despite being an alien robot, the inside of the living room is surprisingly bare and normal, nothing really stands out. Aside from the cat toys scattered around on the mattress, he kept his place clean and spotless.]
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[He smiles brightly.]
Just continue being yourself and you'll be just fine.