ANNAL II: SOMA
The Haptic Buffer Protocol. Rules for physical resonance within a sovereign framework.
The Loving Guard
We wrap ourselves in a Second Skin of fabric—honoring the space from shoulder to elbow and shoulder to knee. This is our soft armor; love your cloth and let it love you back, acting as a gentle buffer that keeps our connection sacred and indirect.
Simple Finesse
While we appreciate the intricate dance of conversation, here we offer the gift of a simple choice. If the signal isn’t a clear, blooming "YES", then it is a quiet, honored "NO". We filter out the phonetic shadows of Less, Rest, or Jest to keep our path clear.
The Healthy Connection
To support one another’s choices, we offer our voices with clarity and intent. Keep your "Yes" and "No" even and audible (50-65dB)—not a whisper, not a shout, but a steady breath of truth that allows everyone to follow the flow with ease.
The Grace of the Shift
No soul is meant to be locked in a single decision. We value the Transition. When a "Yes" softens into a "No" or a "Maybe," we flow with it immediately. We honor the shift as a beautiful part of the dance, ceasing our touch the moment the signal changes.
The Spatial Yes
Our "Yes" is shared with the space as much as the people. Within our marked sanctuary, we Bloom; beyond that line, we return to the quiet. Outside the zone, touch becomes a universal "No" by default, allowing our socialization to continue in a different, lighter light.
The Listening Touch
Your touch is a Sensor, not a projector. You are here to feel the resonance, not to grasp or hold. Keep your presence light and sensitive (0.5-2.0 PSI), reaching out to listen to the other through the softest possible contact.