Light Sensitivity

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Hello, I am Queen Nanashi of Kuninoryu.

In my home we do not have nearly as much light as there is here on the ship, and as such, my eyes are aching from the excess of light.

I am aware that on this ship there are many people from various worlds. I hope that one of you might be able to suggest something that could help my situation.

Thank you greatly for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Nanashi, Queen of Kuninoryu

Comments

[thirdeyesighted.livejournal.com]

I usually just stick to the less well-lit portions of the ship.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

I am afraid that I would rather have access to all portions of the ship without being blinded.

Might I ask what keeps you to the darker parts of the ship?

[thirdeyesighted.livejournal.com]

Nothing in particular; I'm just not used to places that are so bright. I've spent my life underground until now.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Oh? Intriguing. Care to share more?

[thirdeyesighted.livejournal.com]

It's not the most exciting story. I'm the proprietor of the Palace of the Earth Spirits, which separates the Underground City from the Hell of Blazing Fires. The names are all impressive, but the work was thoroughly thankless.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you might be a ruler of some sort.

[thirdeyesighted.livejournal.com]

The only people I ruled over were my pets.

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

Your problem sounds familiar, Your Majesty.

Within and outside of the New Republic, there are many species with eyes adapted to low light, and many things they do to help them see in brighter conditions.

Some people prefer droptacs, flexible polarized lenses that fit over the cornea. Others like to make use of goggles or other clearly-visible eyewear. Those with somewhat lesser sensitivity, and species like humans when we're in bright conditions, can also make use of headgear with visors.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

I am sorry, but you must explain these droptacs a bit more. I would like to let you know that I appreciate that you addressing me properly. It is good to see that some worlds know respect.

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

I was part of the Royal House of Alderaan once, even if I wasn't royal myself.

Droptacs are the least visible option. They fit between the eyeball and the eyelid. Only people with high manual dexterity, without claws, and who can also stand to touch their own eyes can wear them.

They're very similar to contact lenses, though the material is slightly thicker.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Well, I have higher manual dexterity than even the most skilled human. I have never before tried touching my own eye before though.

I am afraid I am not familiar with contact lenses either.

Though my country was advanced in technology for our world, it seems that we were still far behind many places.

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

It takes practice. [She's neutral. When you work with people who can see and manipulate microscopic detail...]

They are flexible lenses, shaped like small thin-walled bowls, that fit closely to the eyes. It's difficult to see if someone is wearing one, if it's well made.

Droptacs are slightly more obvious, since the eye seems slightly darker, but it's still easier to conceal than a pair of glareshades.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Are they more comfortable than these, glareshades? Or the sunglasses Beastboy mentioned?

[changelingdude.livejournal.com]

Should be easy enough. We ask Stacy to pull over at the next gas station she sees and we'll buy you some sunglasses, problem solved!

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Sunglasses? What are sunglasses?

[capture-worlds.livejournal.com]

Sunglasses are tinted visors that reduce the amount of light that enters the eyes.

*To BB* And you need to remember that not everyone here is from twentieth century Earth.

[changelingdude.livejournal.com]

Soooo your saying that my joke wasn't funny?

I laughed either way.

[capture-worlds.livejournal.com]

You made a joke?

[changelingdude.livejournal.com]

>> Implying that my suggestion was even realistically possible.

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

I would also suggest seeking the darker parts of the ship. Personally, I'm not a fan of it being so bright myself. That is why I spend more time than needed in my lair.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

As I said to Miss Satori, I would rather have access to the entirety of the ship.

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

Perhaps one of the magicians can help you?

What are you, that light causes you pain?

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

I am what is called a vampire, little one. Are you familiar with my species?

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

I am. As a demon I have lived many years, so I know your kind exist. I also have met a few of you on the ship. I don't doubt you'll run into them soon enough.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Interesting. I have lived many years myself. I am quite possibly the oldest creature on the continent I came from. I wonder if I want to run into these other vampires. At least back home I had their violence under control.