Private Finished Hitchhiker's Guide To Starlight

"You are a shifter? That's interesting." Ruby floated around Yvarn some more to get a better understanding of this human appearance. He wasn't impressed. As Yvarn had said, there was a simplicity to it. No tails, horns, or anything else interesting to look at. "Yes. The human body seems to simple but simple things can also be interesting in other aspects."

Like their culture he was describing. For such a small planet, it appeared there was a lot going on for it. "So, they have a complex culture. It appears I have a lot to learn....or at least learn the things that will be the most useful to know."

Ruby floated back to be directly in front of Yvarn again and returned to the position he was in. "I've heard about this Narrow Reality and Manta Carlos from other minds. Are they different places on Earth or one in the same?"

"Now you are giving something to look at." Ruby smiled and laughed when Yvarn changed forms. "I think I enjoy this look more on you than the other one. You are very handsome."

Huh. That's odd but also not something that surprised Ruby. They come across different planets with various reasons for not allowing their people to learn what's beyond the stars. "I see. That explains why the cargo ship docked here instead of the actual planet. I assume this place is some sort of checkpoint then between Manta Carlos and The Earth."

It all just sounded like Ruby probably would only be allowed to go to this island place and the space station then. They didn't have a problem with this restriction but that still didn't disappoint them.

Earth adventuring seemed like a no-go so that just leaves the space station and Manta Carlos. Which he wasn't sure where that was if it wasn't on Earth and not another space station.
"Now, what do you mean by isolated? Is Manta Carlos located on a separate planet or has the moon been terraformed to allow an island?"

"Hm, a school? I suppose I should look into that then. A little extra knowledge can't hurt." He probably isn't going to actually take a class but he liked that it was a potential option.

"So an island on a separate dimension. That's interesting." And it sounds like a good place to hide out to them. Ruby wasn't well versed in one-dimensional travel but he was under the impression that it isn't something people could just have easy access to, specifically anyone searching for him. Plus if they did, trying to track someone to another dimension seemed like a very challenging task.

As for the this... Tokusatsu-Otaku thing, Ruby would just have to look into this later.

"Alright, would you mind showing me around then or at least the space station. I'm getting a bit bored being in this spot now."

Ruby noted the past tense. He didn't think it was a good idea to pry him or his mind about what happened to this brother.
At the mention of drink, Ruby realized he didn't have anything to drink or eat in a while. It has been at least a few hours. This was a good chance to try out the cuisine here.

"I could also go for a drink...and food. I haven't had anything since I arrived here." He then glanced over to Yvarn with a bit of a pleading look. "I also... lack any funds. I used all my remaining money to get a ride here and a room for the day." He then glanced down sheepishly at the ground.

"I would....grateful if you can buy me food. I am not a picky eater. I can also understand if you don't want to pay for a stranger."

"Ah!" Great! Ruby's act seemed to have work which is good because he really needed to eat. He glanced backed up to Yvarn and grinned happily as he clasped his hands together. "Thank you so much! You don't know how happy you made me feel!"

Oh, right. He needed to come up with a proper backstory now. Hmm. Tyrannical regimen was somewhat accurate but he didn't want anyone to know that in case that just so happen to stumble across his bounty by getting too curious. He needed to come up with something interesting but also not too interesting. A story, who is Ruby Marz?

"No....nothing like that." Ruby started and then did his best attempt at looking a tad sad. He stared off into the void of space thanks to a very convenient window nearby. "My home planet was destroyed a long time ago. A meteor struck it...not a lot of us made it. Ever since then we've pretty much been a nomadic species moving from ship to ship, planet to planet, galaxy to galaxy. Some found their own new home among the stars while the others wander aimlessly. Hoping to one day find a place to call home."

Ruby reached out a bit towards the window only to pull his hand back. He then turned around to face Yvarn again, starting directly into the man's eyes. "I am one of those who haven't found a proper home yet. I suppose you can call me a drifter."