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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

They've got the charisma of an old shoebox, I'll tell you that. But there's a real humanity there they try to hide.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

..well... WX doesn't really like humans, so they try and act all casual about it. Say that it's because I'm a useful minion 'n all.

But they gave me a nickname that ain't an insult, and that's the cornerstone of friendship.

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

They. But, ah... they're a unique model. WX-78, a Voxola. Won't tell me anythin' more. I assume the bossman himself made them.

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

Weird. Maybe it's 'cuz my other robot friend doesn't like the rain either? Makes 'em short circuit.

Besides, being soggy ain't pleasant for anyone.

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

Of course! Why wouldn't I be?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 3

Do you need an umbrella?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Oh. Well, it ain't anymore?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

The rain ain't so bad. At least it ain't thunderin', yeah?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Don't you work indoors?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

..dude, one of my friends is an alien plant. I don't care.

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

You're an alien?

( Whoops. )

..that explains a decent amount. You okay?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hm? Who's gonna ask what?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

( It ends in her pulling him up with his legs still limp. The second she lets go, back to the ground. )

Hoo boy, you weren't kidding.

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

Rayman takes the stranger's hand and pulls, but it's like his legs won't even start up. He grunts and pants as he tries to figure out how to use his body. No dice.]

Oh, this is bad...

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Alright. Here, let me help.

( She stands, holding a hand out. )

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Alright. Here, let me help.

( She stands, holding a hand out. )

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

Inhale... Exhale. Inhale... Exhale. In... Out. In... Out.

"O-Okay..." Gasp. "Umm... It's not really painful anymore... B-But I still can't get up."

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Nah, you're good. Anyone would be freakin' out. Deep breaths.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Nah, you're good. Anyone would be freakin' out. Deep breaths.

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"I-It's okay..." Deep breaths, Rayman. "Sorry. I-I'm kind of freaking out."

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Ah, sorry. Just tryin'a figure out what the issue is.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Ah, sorry. Just tryin'a figure out what the issue is.

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"A-Ah!" Rayman tenses, feeling a tickling sensation across nerves that don't belong inside of him. "D-Don't do that! Geez!"

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Your neck?

( She takes that as an excuse to start manhandling him, looking at his neck to make sure it's alright. )

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Your neck?

( She takes that as an excuse to start manhandling him, looking at his neck to make sure it's alright. )

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"U-Uh..." Stammer... He knows what it is, but he also knows she won't accept that answer as anything less than insanity, so... "M-Maybe...! My neck is...! Oh God, my neck." He bites his lip to keep himself from spilling the beans. He has a *neck*.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

( She watches as he clearly moves his right arm. )

..seems like everything's alright? You sure you didn't bang your head on the fall, and that's why?

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

( She watches as he clearly moves his right arm. )

..seems like everything's alright? You sure you didn't bang your head on the fall, and that's why?

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"My limbs?" He can't tell a stranger that he's never had limbs before now! Rayman touches the arm connecting his left hand to his chest. It's extremely weird to feel heat where it doesn't belong, but that's definitely a sensation of touch. "I-I don't think so," he answers.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

..huh. Are they numb at all?

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

..huh. Are they numb at all?

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"N-Not really..." Deeeep breaths. In... Out. "I mean, I fell, so THAT hurts, but I didn't break anything..."

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Okay, deep breaths, bud. In, out.

( With a staggering strength, she drags him back to the trunk of the tree, sitting him up. )

Does anything hurt?

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

Okay, deep breaths, bud. In, out.

( With a staggering strength, she drags him back to the trunk of the tree, sitting him up. )

Does anything hurt?

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

"All of it!" Sputter. "L... Limbs...!" He's hyperventilating, unable to keep himself still.

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

What? Hold on, you're gonna need to be a bit more specific. What part?

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

what? no, that was a good holy shit. that's all so elaborate, did you do that?

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

holy shit.

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ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

What? Hold on, you're gonna need to be a bit more specific. What part?

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

He appreciates it, considering that this is one of the worst possible things that could happen to him. Rayman scrambles to get into a good position, but he has absolutely no idea what he's doing. "I... I can't use my body!"

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

( It's a shockingly short amount of time between him calling for help, and it actually arriving. )

( The light of her torch makes her obvious before her own form does, quickly rushing to his fallen body before he can even speak. )

Whoa, whoa, what happened?

( Right to business. )

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

( It's a shockingly short amount of time between him calling for help, and it actually arriving. )

( The light of her torch makes her obvious before her own form does, quickly rushing to his fallen body before he can even speak. )

Whoa, whoa, what happened?

( Right to business. )

Ray(HU)man @limblesshero.bsky.social · Apr 2

⤴️ tries to stand, but is met with an unfamiliar sight. "What am I...?!" Hands lift, dragged down by skin-colored shackles. What happened? What *is* he? What's going on?

"...H... Help! Somebody!"

ㅤWINONAㅤ @nextofvoxola.bsky.social · Apr 2

okay. I'll make fun of you then