[01 - Making Friends. Or Attempting To]

[cloaklikeblood]

So, I've been here a couple of days and I thought it about time that I introduce myself to everyone. My name is Ruby Lucas, but I occasionally go by Red. Before coming here, I used to work in my Granny's diner and I have a few other talents besides. Other than that, I'm not particularly special.

[She pauses think a moment, then a sigh is heard]

I really don't know what else to say. I suppose if you have any questions, feel free to ask them!

Comments

[heloise]

For your lips red as the rose?

[cloaklikeblood]

No, unfortunately. My nickname came from an item of clothing that I used to wear all the time.

[heloise]

Your dress?

[cloaklikeblood]

No. Actually, it was a hood. A red hood.

[There was a tone of longing in her voice. She misses her cloak, the thought of its loss and the upcoming full moon frightening her]

[heloise]

All the time? It seems a pity to cover such a face as yours.

[cloaklikeblood]

It was more of a cloak actually. But yes, all time.

[heloise]

Were you afraid they might see you and fall in love only to break their hearts?

[cloaklikeblood]

No. I already had someone anyway. His name was Peter. I wore the hood for another reason, one that I didn't learn until it was too late.

[heloise]

That is a good name.

Why the hood? [ What is being forward? ]

[cloaklikeblood]

I would rather not talk about it. Not right now, anyway. You'll probably find out soon enough. I'm just...not ready.

[heloise]

Another time then.

The color suits you.

[cloaklikeblood]

Thank you. I tend to wear it all the time.

[heloise]

As you should.

It makes your skin shine like so.