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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! ♥]]
Re: Video
A strange thing to be concerned by. Rare and precious are those close enough to us not to judge.
Video
That's true.
[And a nice way to think about it, although both as a psychologist and personally Lance knows it's not so easy to brush off what other people thing.]
But most people have things they'd like kept to themselves, or at least care about how they're perceived. It can be difficult to turn off one's innate defensiveness.
Video
And your craft...causes them to raise those defenses? [Fingon's tone is polite, with a bit of bemusement underneath. Then it clicks.] Ah... so you ask for the intimacy of a friend, without the foundations of that relationship to guide you.
A curious combination. [He tilts his head in curiosity.] Do you find it difficult?
Video
Lance raises his eyebrows slightly at Fingon's conclusion, but it's more out of being impressed than anything else.]
That is one of the problems, yes.
[Very astute. As for the question--]
Difficult in what respect?
[He's not saying yes or no, but he wants to clarify what Fingon means first.]
Video
You are hardly immune to the same dynamic, are you not? With knowledge comes a certain sympathy... and even if your duty requires it, those instincts are hard to ignore.
[Fingon's certainly found that to be the case. But it's probable that healing the mind works differently than commanding soldiers, so he might be wrong.]
Video
A certain level of investment is important in order to understand and connect with a patient, but it can be very difficult not to become too emotionally involved, yes. It's especially difficult when your patients are also your friends.