Dear Laura,
I'm really sad. I really want to hang out with all the Norns, but they all think I look weird! I always thought I was a Norn, too, but it turns out I'm some strange metal bird thing called a Gaius. I've never even heard of such a creature! The Norns haven't either, apparently! When they're not calling me names, they throw their ball at me and watch it bounce off, or stare at themselves in their reflection on my stomach! I wish I was a Norn so I could fit in better, and so that they liked me! What should I do?
- Misfit Gaius
Dear Misfit Gaius,
Your breed isn't something that you can control, and it is very wrong of those Norns to treat you differently because of it! Think of all the advantages your extra height gives you, and the smorgasbord of gadgets available to you that they just simply cannot eat! You need to love yourself so that you can SHINE, baby! Your own self-confidence will do a great deal to insulate your heart against the slings and balls of the other Norns, and may even win them over. Do try and save a radio though, so that you can try and communicate with any Gaians on board the ship.
- Laura