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hadriel2017-04-23 05:59 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote in hadriel2017-04-23 05:59 pm
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001 [Video] | Forward-dated to midday the 24th
[Well, it's definitely been an interesting two weeks.
Too interesting, maybe, because after two weeks he's learned a little about a lot of things regarding this place, but not nearly enough on any one subject. Most information comes from individual sources too, with little to no corroboration from others, making it less reliable.
And then there's the people themselves.
So, being no stranger to the internet, he decided to try out making a post on Hadriel's network. Figuring out how to do it isn't too difficult, especially since he's already spoken to Will over video--that was certainly a thing--and so he's soon broadcasting from the spare room in the apartment he claimed; it's not particularly decorated yet, mostly because he can't move or lift anything heavy at the moment, but it'll get there.
He offers a small, genuine smile to the camera as the video starts, and to those that met him on the first day he looks a lot better now, still a bit bruised but bright-eyed and not nearly as pale. He's also found a new suit--or a few of them, actually, thanks to the whole ball thing--and so appears more put together, even if the way he talks doesn't necessarily match his appearance.]
So um, hi everyone. My name's Lance, and I just got here a few weeks ago.
[He'd debated for a bit with himself about how formally to introduce himself and decided to with the most casual for a few reasons.]
You all probably get this a lot, but I have a few specific questions I was hoping to get different takes on. I read the guide for new arrivals and several people here have been really helpful in explaining things, but the more perspectives the better.
[Although he can't directly ask some of the things he's most interested in, answers from enough people about other subjects might tell him something. However, on that note--]
Before I start, though, I feel like I should be upfront with the fact that I'm a psychologist. I know not everyone is comfortable talking to psychologists or psychiatrists or any other mental health professionals, so full disclosure.
That said, I'm just as lost being here as anyone else was when they first got here. I mean, I can't exactly psychoanalyze my way out of a cave in another dimension.
[Not that he thinks that's actually what's going on, but that's an issue for another time. Point is that sure, he fully intends to read into people's answers and pick up as much of what they're not saying as what they are, but that's no reason not to answer his questions. He does genuinely need the help and insight.]
So I guess my first question is what exactly is 'normal' here. I've heard that a lot of occurrences that have happened in the past were difficult or outright dangerous, but few specifics on anything that's happened so far or what can be done to manage the situations that arise.
I'm also interested in what people do in this place when something specific isn't happening.
[Aka he feels like boredom might become a problem, and boredom is the last thing he wants to deal with at the moment.]
The last thing is about the supposed Door that brought us here. I've heard there's certain criteria for who it brings through, but does anyone know anything more about that?
[Because he's not taking Will's word for it alone, that's for sure. Also, ow. That's more talking in one short span of time that he probably should've done, so he'll just end things there.]
[[ooc: I have a permissions post up here for Lance's shrinky psychologist analyzings, so anyone willing to fill it out would help me a lot! ♥]]
Too interesting, maybe, because after two weeks he's learned a little about a lot of things regarding this place, but not nearly enough on any one subject. Most information comes from individual sources too, with little to no corroboration from others, making it less reliable.
And then there's the people themselves.
So, being no stranger to the internet, he decided to try out making a post on Hadriel's network. Figuring out how to do it isn't too difficult, especially since he's already spoken to Will over video--that was certainly a thing--and so he's soon broadcasting from the spare room in the apartment he claimed; it's not particularly decorated yet, mostly because he can't move or lift anything heavy at the moment, but it'll get there.
He offers a small, genuine smile to the camera as the video starts, and to those that met him on the first day he looks a lot better now, still a bit bruised but bright-eyed and not nearly as pale. He's also found a new suit--or a few of them, actually, thanks to the whole ball thing--and so appears more put together, even if the way he talks doesn't necessarily match his appearance.]
So um, hi everyone. My name's Lance, and I just got here a few weeks ago.
[He'd debated for a bit with himself about how formally to introduce himself and decided to with the most casual for a few reasons.]
You all probably get this a lot, but I have a few specific questions I was hoping to get different takes on. I read the guide for new arrivals and several people here have been really helpful in explaining things, but the more perspectives the better.
[Although he can't directly ask some of the things he's most interested in, answers from enough people about other subjects might tell him something. However, on that note--]
Before I start, though, I feel like I should be upfront with the fact that I'm a psychologist. I know not everyone is comfortable talking to psychologists or psychiatrists or any other mental health professionals, so full disclosure.
That said, I'm just as lost being here as anyone else was when they first got here. I mean, I can't exactly psychoanalyze my way out of a cave in another dimension.
[Not that he thinks that's actually what's going on, but that's an issue for another time. Point is that sure, he fully intends to read into people's answers and pick up as much of what they're not saying as what they are, but that's no reason not to answer his questions. He does genuinely need the help and insight.]
So I guess my first question is what exactly is 'normal' here. I've heard that a lot of occurrences that have happened in the past were difficult or outright dangerous, but few specifics on anything that's happened so far or what can be done to manage the situations that arise.
I'm also interested in what people do in this place when something specific isn't happening.
[Aka he feels like boredom might become a problem, and boredom is the last thing he wants to deal with at the moment.]
The last thing is about the supposed Door that brought us here. I've heard there's certain criteria for who it brings through, but does anyone know anything more about that?
[Because he's not taking Will's word for it alone, that's for sure. Also, ow. That's more talking in one short span of time that he probably should've done, so he'll just end things there.]
[[ooc: I have a permissions post up here for Lance's shrinky psychologist analyzings, so anyone willing to fill it out would help me a lot! ♥]]
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I'm not sure why we're here or if we share common traits but... I can tell you what I do when nothing is happening. I spend time in the library looking for an actual book, I spend time around my friend from home and... I try to enjoy the time before an unpleasant event and the next one?
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A psychologist is someone who studies human behavior, emotions, thought processes, things like that. A lot of us then use that training to help people with problems they might have mentally or emotionally. There's definitely no mind control involved.
[And okay, that's two responses so far suggesting the library, as well as two mentioning working around the potential future events.]
Someone else mentioned the library too; if it's difficult to find anything readable in it, what is mostly there?
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[Ugh, she could just reply with 'garbage' but...]
Charred or molded tomes, mostly, plus some weird things written in languages I can't understand or... lists. Silly things like a top 100 teacups list - now with pictures book or equally useless things. [Rydia sighe heavily] I would pay to find a good tale or something.
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Thanks. It's definitely an interesting job.
[And a rewarding one when he's actually able to help people, even if he tends to do that lately more by catching murderers.
Also what a weird library.]
Wow, I'm going to have to check it out.
[As for paying for a good tale, that makes him curious--]
Has anyone here tried writing books or stories themselves?
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Anyway, back to the library talks! It's worth checking, at least for the few completely useless books you can actually find.
And I considered to write something since many books are actually empty but... I'm not exactly a writer.
Maybe it could be a nice thing to suggest to the others once we have a good period of peace here?
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[It's said to be encouraging, and he means it; if she wants to learn he's sure she can. Even Brennan could.]
Some of the books are blank?
[That's nice to know; he normally keeps a journal and that'd be a calming habit to get back into. It'd also make the writing books thing easier.]
It would. Surely there are some other writers here.
[He's written a few books, but they're usually not pure fiction. Still, maybe he could come up with something; that'd also be a nice, distracting project.]
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[She could at least try to write down the books she read back in her world.]
Yes. I am trying to separate blank ones from... well, charred, wet or written in gibberish ones.
[If he needs one, she has a supply of blanks...]
Maybe you'd like to give this a try? And I will.. ask around. It would be nice to have something to distract yourself and others in such a place. And every world is bound to have at least a couple of simple tales!
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[He has experience in the area. As far as the books go--]
Maybe I can help with that too? You're totally right on the free time thing.
[He's so bored, Rydia. So bored.]
Yeah, I think it's worth a shot anyway; it'd probably be fun, and it's not like anyone here is going to be expecting award-winning writing or anything.
[He's pretty sure those here would be happy with anything at this point, especially if they're as bored as he is.]
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Oh, heck, I thought I sent the reply...That would be wonderful! While I love books I have to admit my general knowledge on novels is rather limited...
[Her books were all tomes about magic, not much storytelling going on there]
Well, the library is always open, sir!
Oh, definitely, I'd do anything to have something for myself, no matters how silly it can be.
[it coulr be worse, you could be trapped underground with nothing to do all the time but...she can relate, ok?]
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[He knows lot of people who love to read but don't read fiction, so it's not an unexpected idea to him. That said, magic is not really a thing where he's from, so that part would be.]
I'll definitely have to stop by.
[This place is terrible okay nothing to do at all.]
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[Yes, someone may be lucky here, magic is definitely a thing she can talk about for hours, probably write about.]
If you do you will find me there. I even have some canned food with me, in case you're in the mood for a snack. I'd sincerely enjoy some company.
[She is well equipped for her library adventures, ok?]