Avoiding Space

Sky's been there, too.

a TranscriptJaz
But, wasn't her skin green before?

Sky
She can be just about any color she wants. So can shipsuits. That's how I could change my uniform and make my arm look more realistic when I want.

Jaz
And you're not worried about getting your arm wet?

Sky
I have extras. At worst, a short hurts like hell before the cutouts kick in. It's not like electronics are my whole being. Rusty's being pretty brave by coming in here. But she's always sought out company for as long as I've known her. Even before we realized she was a person.

Jaz
That was when you lost your arm in the first place? May I ask how?

Sky
I was crawling around the guts of the enemy module when I came across an old auto-defence turret. I don't think anyone even knew it was there. Fortunately it's targeting must have been a little off, but it still shredded my arm. There was nothing left of my hand. I'd have bled to death on the spot if my shipsuit hadn't gone into stabilization mode.

I understand you're no slouch in the hero department, either.

Jaz
Am I?

I really don't remember anything after the first explosion.

Sky
(whispers) Listen. I was a real mess, physically and emotionally, after losing my arm. I tried to hide it, too. But I was only fooling myself. You can't get over an obstacle if you don't face it.

I'll be here for you. And I know I'm not alone in that.

Jaz
Yeah. I know.