Shock And Surprise [Action/Video]

[sal_u_tations]

[Action]

[How long had she been asleep? She hadn't actually left, had she? Maybe she'd never find out. She couldn't even remember how long she'd been away -- not with forgetting her memories of this place upon returning.

But now that she had returned, those memories came flooding back. All the new friends she'd made, and the things she did... but there was no way to truly tell how long it'd been. Were those people still here? Were her friends here? Was... Ruby still here?

Ruby. She needed to contact her. Sure, if there was a sudden way to return home, it's not like she would have known when it'd have happened, but she still felt a twinge of guilt for it nonetheless.

... She should probably also contact Eliot and apologize.

As quick as her legs could take her, she (non-destructively) burst from the dream docks, and headed for the apartment she and Ruby shared, while picking up her device and switching it on. At least this time, she knew what she was doing. ... Mostly.

While she's kind of got a one-track mind in terms of getting a message out and finding Ruby, others are more than welcome to flag her down. Or even after her trek! She loves greeting people and making new friends.]

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[Video, Public]

Hiimsorryileftand--

[Whoa, stop. Take a deep breath, Penny.]

Hi! Um, my name is Penny, and I'm sort of... new here? Not new here, but I've just arrived... again. If anyone recognizes me, please let me know as soon as it's convenient! And if you don't, then I hope we can become friends!

O-Oh! And, Eliot, I'm so sorry I vanished like that. Um... is the data entry job still available, by any chance??

Thanks, everyone. I gotta go do a thing, so please excuse me!

[And the feed turns off just like that.]

[Video, Private to Ruby]

Ruby, are you there? How long have I been gone? Where are you? Are you still at the apartment??? [Sorry, Ruby, she's just. Throwing questions left and right like rapid-fire. It seems her 'worried' state has been overclocked. Please stop her.]

Comments

Video, 1/2

[are_you_robbing_me]

... Penny?

Action, 2/2

[are_you_robbing_me]

[It can't be more than half a second after that comment before Penny finds herself hit by a speeding Ruby tackle-hug. A very, very speeding Ruby tackle-hug.] PENNY! IT'S SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK!

Action

[sal_u_tations]

[Given Penny's penchant for tackle hugs, as well as her... well, weighing more because of synthetic robot, being on the receiving end of a tackle-hug managed to shock her, but just enough to cause her to jolt a little. Still, the instant she realized that it was Ruby, she threw her arms around her, trying not to squeeze the life out of her due to her strength, but it might just be a bit stronger than she usually hugs.]

Ruby! I'm so glad... that you're still here. [PUTTING ASIDE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THAT COMMENT.] How long was I gone? Do you still have the apartment? [She pulls back just enough so she can look at Ruby.] You're the same Ruby, right??

Re: Action

[are_you_robbing_me]

Like, a month, I still have the apartment, I'm pretty sure I'm the same Ruby, and... [Wait. Ruby normally does not have dog-like ears or several fluffy tails.] Uh, it's Halloween and apparently that means I'm a kitsune for the week.

Action

[sal_u_tations]

Oh--! [She steps back slightly with an awed expression.] I hadn't noticed! [To be fair, she didn't have much time to notice before getting tackle hugged.

Regardless, she can't help a small giggle.] Well, I'd say you make a cute kitsune! I guess that's just something that's going on this week, huh?

Re: Action

[are_you_robbing_me]

E-er, yeah... It's actually kinda majorly awkward. Instead of my normal Semblance, I apparently get fire and lightning and shapeshifting-except-always-with-the-tails...

Action

[sal_u_tations]

Have you gotten used to it yet? [She couldn't help touching one of the tails. So soft...!] I mean, it'd be kinda neat to have different powers for a while, don't you think? I wish I could've gotten to try something different too.

Re: Action

[are_you_robbing_me]

[Ruby tenses for a moment at Penny's first touch of the tails, then eases in. This is fine, the tails are fine to touch.] I dunno... When you're really used to one powerset, it's super-awkward to switch to another suddenly. Especially when it's one that'd be more Weiss' style than mine...

Video

[youfool]

Aheh, yes, you Remnant residents are very fast and loose when it comes to Genessia. It's only a matter of time before your transience becomes a running joke.

[He's just making fun.]

Well, welcome back Penny. No doubt the others will be happy to see you.