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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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Good. This is Caroline's number. She'll be expecting your call. Or, text. She told me to tell you she also accepts text messages. And carrier pigeons, if -- they're here in Hadriel.
[ She inhales, mouth closing to form a weak, but meaningful smile. ] Thank you. [ She died with her father, in an accident that could've taken her life, too. But, how do you say that? ]
Region. European history? But, also local. Mystic Falls history dates back to the time of the Vikings. My teacher found cave paintings underneath the town. [ Which ... contradicts everything known about the Vikings, but, she's met them. SO. ]
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Text messages are always good. I don't think carrier pigeons would work out too well even if they are here, though.
[He's not so sure birds would like him. Actually, now he's kind of curious, although this probably isn't something he'd be able to test out any time soon.
And okay, not the point; her answer's way more interesting anyway.]
Really? That's so cool; I have a friend who'd be really into that.
[He can just imagine how delighted Brennan would be at the idea of newly discovered cave paintings.]
Where's Mystic Falls?
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[ Or, months. It is just a cave. But, the lack of sunlight might affect them negatively. Do pigeons need sunlight? She doesn't know. ]
Virginia. It's a small town, most people haven't heard of it. Most people where I'm from, and everyone here besides Caroline. [ Different places. Times. Worlds. ] Where are you from?
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Well, I guess I'm in the 'most', though I have heard of Virginia at least.
[And that's something in this place, right?]
I'm from Washington D.C.; I work at the FBI headquarters there.
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[ How official. ]
I don't know if it has to be said, but maybe with who else is here, I have heard of DC.
[ She waits a second, as if she's again thinking about asking a question. ]
Is it hard to be here coming from something like the FBI? What I mean is, is it hard to believe, to accept being here.
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I'd really hope so; if Virginia exists but Washington DC doesn't, that'd be a little worrying.
[And that's... A good question, actually, but maybe not for the reason Elena's asking. Lance isn't at all sure about whether he believes anything about this place, but it's not really because of working at the FBI; there's another reason there, which he's not about to get into.
So there's a bit of a hesitation before he answers; he has to think about what to say and how to say it.]
I think it'd be hard for anyone who isn't used to this sort of thing. From what I understand, some people come from places where all of this is pretty normal.
[Not that he entirely believes those stories either, but still.]
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Caves. Gods. It's their Tuesday. [ She smirks, taking another sip. ] This isn't normal for me, either. [ Not a lie. There are some familiarities. Kidnapping. The supernatural. Other beings. Not skeletons. ] But, I believe it.
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[Although he can't say he'd like to live in a world like that, even to be prepared for one like this.
And okay, watching her drink the tea is just making his coffee craving worse, so before it gets dark or something he should probably go on a coffee run, especially while he's feeling up to it. So he offers Elena a small smile before he responds again.]
I um, appreciate you answering my questions--and the referral for cooking lessons--but I should probably get a few things done before it gets dark, so... Take care until next time, okay?
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[He really means that; he's not particularly used to people offering to look out for him.]
And same to you both.