MsMorningstar

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

Felix & Ruth Collab

In Collaboration With: @Ryteb Pymeroce
Location: University Library

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Flirty, she appreciated it. It kept her from getting bored, at the very least. She just wondered why he wasn't making eye contact, looking at the book instead. As if he could read her mind, he apologized and eplained his situation. She felt a bit sympathetic, not that she'd let him know that. She didn't want him thinking she pitied him.

Glancing down, Ruth took in the way his free hand twitched on the table, a small smile tugging at her lips. "I can see that." She paused, trying to think of something else to say. A glance at the clock, and she realized her next class was in about twenty-five minutes. "So, what's your major?"

"I study history, mostly as a defence really." Felix said, his eyes misting over in thought, "My family has many enemies, many of whom declared blood feuds. I figured I'd turn it into a degree seeing as I spent so much time on it. Honestly after I get my PHD I plan to work in a dojo. Enough about boring old me, what brings you here?" As he flicked through the book, he pulled another sheet out his bag and started making notes. Yeah, his father hadn't bloody warned him until the faerie attack. Blasted idiot hadn't realised his grandfather was telling the truth as he had barely any fae blood in him.

Ruth blinked, unsure of how to respond to that. He had gotten so serious, so fast. Then, just like that, he had pulled a complete one-eighty. She really wasn't sure if she wanted to know more about these blood feuds of his. Maybe it was best that he had changed the subject. "I, uh, study English, like I said. I want to be an English teacher one day." English had been her second best subject in school, science being her first. Despite this, she favored the former topic.

Felix was about to reply when the library door was slammed open. A vision of pure anger framed in aura that promised death after intense torture. He barely managed to dodge a strike from a kendo sword. Oh, now he remembered her. Jenny... or was it Jill? He knew it began with a J... her sister was a great lay.

"Ah, Jessica," Felix guessed, adopting a defensive stance, "So nice to see you again."

Clearly this was the wrong thing to say as she screamed and charged at him. "MY NAME IS KATE, YOU ASSHOLE!!!"

For a moment, Ruth merely sat in shock as a woman with a strange looking sword began charging at her new friend. It appeared as though he had scorned this poor girl. And he didn't even have the common courtesy to call her by the correct name! She couldn't let him die, though. As entertaining as it would be to watch him fight unarmed against a woman with a sword.

Popping up from her chair, she stood directly in the path of the woman, crossing her arms over her face and focusing on strengthening the front of her body. She could feel the tightness in her forearms and chest, her skin thickening rapidly to defend against the presumed attack. "Kate, stop! Is this really what you want to go to prison for?"

The girl looked at Ruth in confusion, then to Felix. "This wouldn't kill him otherwise Lady Tit-" she was silenced by Felix punching her in the stomach. It only seemed wind her slightly

"Sorry, family buisiness. Talk to you later!" Felix grinned, leading the girl out the library. As soon as they were away from the library, the glamour surrounding Kate faded revealing her skin to be night blue, and her ears were like knives. The blade was revealed to be a bronze longsword of gaelic design. He knew he shouldn't have tried dating an Unseelie, but they were just so hot.

Ruth stared off after Felix and Kate, awkwardly uncrossing her arms and letting her powers fade. She waited a few seconds, then hurried off after him. Upon leaving the building, what she saw had her giggling. This was way more fun than making it to class on time! The woman was blue, with pointed ears that made her seem like an elf.

"Well, what do we have here?"

Felix was between a rock and a hard place. The winter elf would kill him if he didn't use his powers, but then he'd reveal himself as Fire Fist. He liked his privacy, though admittedly he did enjoy life more. The man stopped, and turned back to face Kim. His eyes glowed red with power, as coil like brands appeared on his arms. He punched forward, and an explosion of energy sent the fae flying back. Again he moved into a stance, but this was the more agressive stance of bakuken.

"Shall we dance, Maiden of Winter?"

Kate slid into an offensive stance, her sword at a slant in front of her body. She'd deal with the girl later, for now, she had to complete her task. Felix's fighting style was deadly, she knew that, but she'd been alive and training far longer than him. Rushing forward, she kept her sword close to her body until the last second as a defensive measure. Then, swinging up, she brought her sword down in a long arc towards his torso.

Ruth watched the fight, unflinching. She was more than slightly pissed that Fire Fist had fooled her. He could manage, surely. She'd step in if things got intense.

To some the sword strike might have been fast, impossible to dodge, but Felix had fought against swordsmen of similar levels since he was thirteen. He had the scars to prove it. He stepped in to her guard, using an elbow strike on her swordhand and chaining it into a palm strike to her jaw. The resounding crack on the impact implied he had broken one of her bones.

"Suppose I can't convince you to return to the Winter Court? I don't enjoy killing women."

Killing? What the hell? Ruth wasn't about to let this girl die, Kate had previously said she wasn't going to kill him. She understood roughing up the occasional criminal, but killing was taking it to an extreme. So, while the girl was still in shock over her broken jawbone and struggling to speak with blood pouring out of her mouth, Ruth rushed in from behind and struck her in the back of the head with a hardened fist.

Kate's lights went out, and she fell to the floor without much pomp. After kicking the girl's sword away from her body, Ruth stared up at Fire Fist, disappointment clear on her face. "S'pose I'll have to miss my next lecture to take her back to the HQ. Can't trust you not to murder her."

Without another word, Ruth slung the woman's body over her shoulder and began planning out the quickest and most secretive route to her vehicle in her head. She quickly jogged off, not wanting to listen to another word out of Fire Fist's mouth.

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Ruth held back a groan, replacing it with an airy chuckle. While her suit was in the works, she had to wear men's plus size clothing so it wouldn't rip during her size shift. Unfortunately, not even a four-X could contain her at her largest. She knew she should've made Fire Fuckface promise not to tell anyone about their less than convenient sparring matches. Then again, she was sure he wouldn't have complied. She'd probably be blabbering about it if the situations were switched.

Before she could say a word, he was standing up to replace his book. She watched him, curious. How did he know Fire Fist? In all honesty, she didn't care enough to investigate further. The thought was fleeting. Upon his return, she propped up her elbow on the table and cradled her chin with a cupped hand, giving him her full attention.

"Who knows if he was? Lying, that is. There are so many different metahumans out there nowadays. A fifty foot woman doesn't sound all that far-fetched." She dismissed it with a wave. "Did your friend say anything else about this woman?" A sly smirk, "That she was...I don't know, ridiculously attractive? Or ugly, that too."

Knowing what little she did about Fire Fist, he'd likely hold a grudge over his lost matches. They were nearly equal in skill, with him being slightly above her. It usually came down to her pinning him with sheer size and weight.

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11:00 AM
Ruth's alarm clock blared in the bathroom, as that was the only way to prevent her from setting it to snooze. With an elongated groan and a quick rub of her face, she found herself rolling over and untangling herself from the mess of sheets. Shooting to her feet, she made her way to the alarm clock, stubbing her toe on a cardboard box during the brief journey. She hissed, rearing her foot back to kick the case out of spite, before reading the FRAGILE warning on top. Glaring at the inanimate object, she sidestepped it and continued onward. Her apartment was a minefield, full of cardboard boxes that contained her life. She had moved into the complex two short years ago and was leaving by the end of the day to claim a room in Arrowcaster's HQ. A quick glance around, and the realization struck her. She was really doing this.

Shaking the mixed emotions out of her head, she completed her journey to the bathroom and finished her mission by shutting off the alarm clock and turning on the shower. Stripping down, she stepped in and began the process of getting ready for University. An hour and a half later, and she was in the campus' East lecture hall, stepping into her first class of the day with a bright grin.

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2:15 PM
As soon as her class was dismissed, Ruth shuffled out of the large, square lecture room and into the hallway. Her fellow students were hunched over on the plain white walls, wherever there was space, waiting it out until their next session began. They yawned frequently and checked the time on their phones even more often. She swore that, if she looked close enough, she could see their hair greying from the stress. Feelings of boredom struck her just from looking at them. Making the split-second decision not to end up like those unfortunate souls, Ruth made a sharp turn towards the library. While her next lecture began in about forty-five minutes, she'd much rather be late than end up like those poor overachievers.

Upon arriving in the library, Ruth took in the subtle scent of worn books and the relaxing sounds of people hurriedly typing away at assignments that were due in the next half hour. In the silent rooms, people who wished for complete quietness were able to study in peace, but that was the opposite of what Ruth was seeking. Ignoring those spaces entirely, she strolled further into the surprisingly cozy building. She passed multiple familiar faces but wasn't interested in stopping for casual conversation. She wanted something new, something exciting.

Something with fiery red hair and a look on his face that screamed pleasure and murderous intent.

A delighted smile lit up Ruth's face for the first time in hours. She wasn't sure who this boy was, but he certainly looked interesting. With sharp features, and bright red eyes that sparkled like rubies beneath the yellow-ish lighting of the library. He had two books open before him, and he appeared to be writing a paper at the same time. He must've been under a time crunch.

Approaching, she took up the seat to the left of him, settling in with casual confidence. She wanted to know why he looked like a hunter who had just entrapped a grand stag. Perhaps it was none of her business, but that's what made it so fun! Leaning forward, she offered up a dazzling smile, her teeth looking incredibly white due to the shade of lipstick she was wearing.

"Hiya, I'm Ruth!" She glanced down at his paper, trying to see what he was working on. "Sorry to bug you, you seem...busy. I could be of service, though! I'm an English major, proofreading is my thing." Without waiting for him to reject or accept her offer, she continued. "Anyways, I just had to see what you were thinking about. This assignment must be pretty serious if it had you all focused like that."

MsMorningstar's 1x1 Interest Check! [UPDATED 2/08/20]

Bump! Added some plots!

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

@Sedjwick

No problem! I hope to talk to you more on the discord if you decide to join! :D

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

January 1st, 8:42 PM.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, West 34th Street, New York City.
Interactions: @Blackstripe, @LokiLeo789, & @DC The Dragon

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Clio stared after Starfire, her body screaming at her to move and aid the alien woman. As she slammed into a man on the way to the restroom, Clio winced. The secondhand embarrassment practically wafted off the poor girl. Perhaps if she had given Star the time to attempt to eat the kebab before the concert, she wouldn't have had to handle this confusion in the middle of public. Clio's shoulders hunched forward, a small sign of guilt over the silly situation she now found herself in. She decided in the end not to go after Star. After all, the red-haired woman had waved her off. In an effort to take her mind off of it, she settled with a single thought. If she continued to treat Starfire like a child, she'd never grow. Yeah, sure, that seemed like a proper excuse.

A small shake of her head and Clio found herself pulled back into the conversation. She took a small bite of one of her soft tacos, chewing on it gently. When no one else spoke up to answer Karen's question, she quickly swallowed and cleared her throat, stepping up to the plate. "Well," She began, glancing at the rest of the table. V seemed to be minding his own business, but she wondered how his perception of her would change depending on her answer. As for Jones, she knew he would be opinionated no matter what. Karen was certainly the sweetest, plus she had asked the question, so it was probably best to keep her gaze on the pop-star.

"I came here to...escape the family, I guess." She quickly backtracked, "Not that they gave me any reason to want to leave...it's just that, they're very tight-knit and I guess I wanted to spread my wings. Network a little bit?" Technically, her family had many connections already. They had to, in order to expand and take over their community. That being said, they were very exclusive and tight-knit. To marry into the family, one had to be accepted by everyone, and being a mage was pretty much mandatory.

Her gaze swept back over to V. She was very curious about the boy, he'd said the least about himself. Not only that, but he had changed in the cab ride over. He didn't want to be noticed, that was clear. "What about you, V?"

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

@Sedjwick

Was wondering if you'd like me to code up your character sheet in a way that's similar to mine (Ruth Julien). I wouldn't change any wording if you're worried about that.

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

Ruth Julien

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Basic Information

Secret Identity

Ruth Julien

Code Name

Magna

Age

20

Personality

Confident | Bubbly | Loyal | Naive | Dependable

Experience

30 Days

Day Job

College Student/Part-Time Waitress

Abilities

Skills

• Skilled Judo/Grappling Combatant
• Skilled Boxing Combatant
• Fair Public Speaker
• Fair Firearm Handler

Powers

• Shrinking: Ruth is able to shrink herself down to the size of a Barbie doll, allowing for ease of access into cramped spaces. She's also conveniently carriable!
• Enlargement: Ruth is able to enlarge herself. The largest form she can take is about fifty feet tall, with her proportions adjusting to remain normal. In this form, she has some enhancements.
  
  • Enhanced Durability: Ruth is able to take most forms of assault with ease while in her giant form. Smaller caliber bullets will sting her, and larger caliber bullets will do more serious damage. Explosive rounds from rocket launchers and the like will be able to burn her, and even take her down if the blast is large enough.
  • Pain Suppression: Ruth is easily able to grin and bear it, up until the point where she's taken down completely. She'll usually be seen taunting her opponent and carrying on until the moment she's defeated.
• Body Strengthening: Ruth is able to harden her limbs, torso, and head, in order to take or deal more damage. The most common usage of this ability is her hardening her fist to deliver extremely strong punches.

Weaknesses

• Cumbersome: While in her giant form, Ruth is extremely heavy and far from agile. Although she is able to perform difficult combat moves, they're easily avoidable which causes her to stick to grappling.
• Gradual Shift: Ruth's initial size shift takes around thirty seconds to fully complete, whether she is becoming large or small. If she has to go to the other end of the spectrum (small to large, vice versa), she must gradually shift, which can take upwards of five minutes. If she attempts to adjust her size all at once, it can result in disproportionate body parts.
• Fragile: In her Barbie doll form, Ruth's body is extremely fragile. Just like a Barbie, she can easily be broken. She's also unable to move very fast, due to her smaller strides.

Arrowcaster Discovery

She was discovered after rescuing herself from a mugger.

Biography

Biography

Ruth was born with her powers. In fact, after complications during her birth, she came out at only seven inches in length. The doctors ran their tests, failing to see how a seemingly healthy newborn could be the size of a five-month preemie. It was when she suddenly began growing to a normal length that they realized she was a metahuman. Throughout her childhood, she was unable to control her size shifts. It was during her teenage years that she began to gain some control over her body. Since then, she's been able to use her powers with ease...most of the time.

One Year Later

In a year, Ruth wishes to be an accomplished hero. She also wants to be able to fight against villains without using her size as an advantage.

Sample Post

Ruth hummed along to the pop song blaring in her ears, steps timed to the music. It was midnight, and she had just finished her shift at the diner. Her face was tilted skyward, appreciating the moonbeams that broke through the clouds. She knew her path so well at this point, that she didn't spare a glance at the sidewalk. It wasn't until she ran into a solid body that she looked down. She offered up an apologetic smile to the towering, middle-aged man in her path, ready to sidestep around him and carry on. Before she could do so, he pressed a hard metal object into her gut, his expression turning grim. "I just want your money, nothing else." He remarked, tone void of remorse.

Looking down, Ruth frowned at the knife poking her stomach. She took a hand, digging into her pocket and reaching for the tips she had earned that night. Taking them out, she waved them in the man's face. His eyes widened almost imperceptibly as if he were surprised that she had complied so quickly. When he went to reach for the tips, though, she quickly retracted them.

"Gotta be quicker than that!" She said with a giggle. A small sigh escaped her when, rather than playing along, the man's hand tightened around his weapon.

"Just...give me the goddamn cash before I stab you!" His grip tightened further, frustration and anger evident in his twisted features.

"I don't think I will." Ruth tilted her nose upwards out of spite, concentrating her powers into her torso. She could feel her skin tighten there, becoming thicker and more durable. When the man thrust his dagger into her gut, the metal pierced her clothing before bending harmlessly against her flesh.

He stared at her, a mixture of awe and horror on his face. Turning tail, he began to run off into the night. Ruth gave chase, and with every stride, she grew another foot until she was about fifteen feet tall. Her clothing tightened around her body, to the point where it was close to ripping with every movement. Using her increased arm length to her advantage, she reached out and grabbed the man by the back of the shirt, throwing him to the ground.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to keep you here until the police can come and deal with you." She put a foot on his stomach, effectively pinning him. His eyes said it all, he was terrified. Reaching into her pocket, she attempted to dial the police with her enlarged digits.

"The police will be here soon enough, in the meantime, why don't we chat?"

Turning, Ruth's eyes widened at the man below her. It was Arrowcaster.

Welcome to Mega City [original universe w/superhumans...]

For your consideration, @Shard and @Omega Man.

Edit: Also, I shamelessly stole Red's format for the CS. :D

Ruth Julien

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Basic Information

Secret Identity

Ruth Julien

Code Name

Magna

Age

20

Personality

Confident | Bubbly | Loyal | Naive | Dependable

Experience

30 Days

Day Job

College Student/Part-Time Waitress

Abilities

Skills

• Skilled Judo/Grappling Combatant
• Skilled Boxing Combatant
• Fair Public Speaker
• Fair Firearm Handler

Powers

• Shrinking: Ruth is able to shrink herself down to the size of a Barbie doll, allowing for ease of access into cramped spaces. She's also conveniently carriable!
• Enlargement: Ruth is able to enlarge herself. The largest form she can take is about fifty feet tall, with her proportions adjusting to remain normal. In this form, she has some enhancements.
  
  • Enhanced Durability: Ruth is able to take most forms of assault with ease while in her giant form. Smaller caliber bullets will sting her, and larger caliber bullets will do more serious damage. Explosive rounds from rocket launchers and the like will be able to burn her, and even take her down if the blast is large enough.
  • Pain Suppression: Ruth is easily able to grin and bear it, up until the point where she's taken down completely. She'll usually be seen taunting her opponent and carrying on until the moment she's defeated.
• Body Strengthening: Ruth is able to harden her limbs, torso, and head, in order to take or deal more damage. The most common usage of this ability is her hardening her fist to deliver extremely strong punches.

Weaknesses

• Cumbersome: While in her giant form, Ruth is extremely heavy and far from agile. Although she is able to perform difficult combat moves, they're easily avoidable which causes her to stick to grappling.
• Gradual Shift: Ruth's initial size shift takes around thirty seconds to fully complete, whether she is becoming large or small. If she has to go to the other end of the spectrum (small to large, vice versa), she must gradually shift, which can take upwards of five minutes. If she attempts to adjust her size all at once, it can result in disproportionate body parts.
• Fragile: In her Barbie doll form, Ruth's body is extremely fragile. Just like a Barbie, she can easily be broken. She's also unable to move very fast, due to her smaller strides.

Arrowcaster Discovery

She was discovered after rescuing herself from a mugger.

Biography

Biography

Ruth was born with her powers. In fact, after complications during her birth, she came out at only seven inches in length. The doctors ran their tests, failing to see how a seemingly healthy newborn could be the size of a five-month preemie. It was when she suddenly began growing to a normal length that they realized she was a metahuman. Throughout her childhood, she was unable to control her size shifts. It was during her teenage years that she began to gain some control over her body. Since then, she's been able to use her powers with ease...most of the time.

One Year Later

In a year, Ruth wishes to be an accomplished hero. She also wants to be able to fight against villains without using her size as an advantage.

Sample Post

Ruth hummed along to the pop song blaring in her ears, steps timed to the music. It was midnight, and she had just finished her shift at the diner. Her face was tilted skyward, appreciating the moonbeams that broke through the clouds. She knew her path so well at this point, that she didn't spare a glance at the sidewalk. It wasn't until she ran into a solid body that she looked down. She offered up an apologetic smile to the towering, middle-aged man in her path, ready to sidestep around him and carry on. Before she could do so, he pressed a hard metal object into her gut, his expression turning grim. "I just want your money, nothing else." He remarked, tone void of remorse.

Looking down, Ruth frowned at the knife poking her stomach. She took a hand, digging into her pocket and reaching for the tips she had earned that night. Taking them out, she waved them in the man's face. His eyes widened almost imperceptibly as if he were surprised that she had complied so quickly. When he went to reach for the tips, though, she quickly retracted them.

"Gotta be quicker than that!" She said with a giggle. A small sigh escaped her when, rather than playing along, the man's hand tightened around his weapon.

"Just...give me the goddamn cash before I stab you!" His grip tightened further, frustration and anger evident in his twisted features.

"I don't think I will." Ruth tilted her nose upwards out of spite, concentrating her powers into her torso. She could feel her skin tighten there, becoming thicker and more durable. When the man thrust his dagger into her gut, the metal pierced her clothing before bending harmlessly against her flesh.

He stared at her, a mixture of awe and horror on his face. Turning tail, he began to run off into the night. Ruth gave chase, and with every stride, she grew another foot until she was about fifteen feet tall. Her clothing tightened around her body, to the point where it was close to ripping with every movement. Using her increased arm length to her advantage, she reached out and grabbed the man by the back of the shirt, throwing him to the ground.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to keep you here until the police can come and deal with you." She put a foot on his stomach, effectively pinning him. His eyes said it all, he was terrified. Reaching into her pocket, she attempted to dial the police with her enlarged digits.

"The police will be here soon enough, in the meantime, why don't we chat?"

Turning, Ruth's eyes widened at the man below her. It was Arrowcaster.

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

January 1st, 7:42 PM
Madison Square Garden, New York
Interactions: @Zoey White, @Blackstripe and @DC The Dragon

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Clio was already stringing together an apology in her head for bringing V's mood down when out stepped the star of the show herself, Karen Hernandez. Clio's eyes widened imperceptibly, and she looked back at the criminal they had knocked out only moments ago. Was it really safe for her to be out in the open at this time? Obviously, the man was out cold, but Chaos magic was a finicky thing. He could snap back to life in an instant, even in the condition he was in. Clio didn't say anything, but her body tensed, alert. As Karen approached with a casual demeanor, Clio couldn't help but be somewhat impressed. She had thought the girl would be at least the slightest bit shaken, but this probably happened more often than not.

A small smile formed on her face as Karen complimented them, and thanked them for what they had done. It felt nice to get some gratitude from time-to-time. Of course, there were people on the streets of New York who thanked her for her work, but she knew there were others that were bothered by her skillset. Raising the dead wasn't really the trait of a hero. In the same way Karen was trying to depict monsters and mages in a more positive light, Clio was doing the same for her special brand of magic.

A firm handshake to each of the people in the group and Karen was moving along. Clio took note of how she lingered on V's hand and a small smirk tugged at her lip. That small bit of extra attention could mean a number of things, but she hoped it made him feel better. Clio seemingly paid little mind to Karen's interaction with the crazed fan, but in truth, her neck was craned towards the situation. If something occurred, she'd snap the boy's neck herself. No, she wouldn't. That was cruel. Besides, he wouldn't be of much use to her dead in his state.

"So...think we're going to get some free merch out of this? The stands were bare bones when we got here." Clio chuckled, hoping her joke went over well. She needed to be a bit more spontaneous. It was one of Makaya's greatest traits.

She turned as Karen began to speak, her lips spreading rapidly in a grin as she mentioned free food. Perhaps it wasn't the best gift for Starfire, considering the girl had never eaten before. What better way to start, though, than Chipotle? Clio glanced at her orange-skinned companion, bumping her on the shoulder with her knuckles playfully. "You down to go out?" If Starfire said no, that was fine too. She didn't want to leave the girl stranded on her own, so she'd happily head back to the apartment. As soon as she got back into her civilian clothes...

Speaking of which, what had happened to those? She had ditched them on the floor after she had changed. Looking out past the stage, she saw her outfit, covered in footsteps and torn to shreds. Great. She had really liked those sweats. She could always go back in through the fire escape if they decided to go home, but she wanted to go out to eat so badly. Considering her options, Clio swallowed her pride and stepped a bit closer to Karen.

"Uh...hey, do you think I could...uh, borrow some clothes? I'll give 'em back. Just..." Her eyes wandered over Karen's revealing outfit, and she scratched the back of her head, disturbing her braids. "Something...comfortable?"