Seriousness and fancy

[jianai]

[1]
[After a practice run, Ren leaves their unit's cockpit - and looks up, at the training TSF Fubuki and the sky above it.]

If I recall correctly, first generation TSFs had a pilot life expectancy of only 8 minutes. And that's with veteran pilots, who had a lot of experience using fighter jets. How regrettable...

But to think technology advanced so much since then! When cornered, humans are capable of pushing themselves to incredible limits. Individual persons, and humanity as a whole.

[Ren's gaze returns to the ground level. Still with that omnipresent smile, the horned person adds...]

However, I don't think that's always a good thing.

[2, aimed at people with (possibly offscreen) CR]

Heey!

[Already waving from a distance, a familiar face approaches.

And it looks like Ren got a new haircut. A change of style?]


What do you think?

Comments

[abugslife]

I would let you know that I am not even 40.

[Looks like Heph caught the implication.]

Although it does fit your personality, I suppose. Is there a specific reason for your image change?

[jianai]

I'll take that as a compliment. And a change every so often doesn't hurt, does it?

Say, Hetepheres, how are matters of personal style and appearance like on Geb? Correct me if I'm wrong but most of your planet's people do not even have hair.

[abugslife]

Most, yes. To have it you would either have to be a part of a rare, particularily fuzzy tribe, which does not exactly give you hair in the Earth understanding of the world, or receive augmentations like I did. A humanoid form is considered to exalt you, also in terms of appearance.

[jianai]

So an Earthling-like form is considered more desireable in this area, too?

[abugslife]

...You could say that.

[jianai]

I see. Your people continue to be a fascinating society.

By the way, I love what you're doing with your hair, Hetepheres. I think it too fits your personality.

Just thought I'd mention that, since it's on topic.

[abugslife]

I know. Being a high-position Gebian public figure, it is important for me to keep appearance that is both stylish and personal.

Though I must warn you, flattery will not get you anywhere.

[jianai]

Don't worry, it's not my intention to "get anywhere". But I do believe in importance of saying nice things.

Especially if they're true!