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hadriel2017-06-15 03:22 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote in hadriel2017-06-15 03:22 pm
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[For those familiar with Clinic, it can be recognized to be the backdrop for this broadcast; it's also probably easy enough to guess that Lance has just arrived there, because he's obviously drenched. It doesn't seem to bother him any, though, except for that his slightly ridiculous hair is now definitely long enough to fall into his eyes when wet, so he has to shove some of it out of the way before he can actually see the screen.
Despite being soaked he looks a little more vibrant and relaxed than usual, although in contrast his tone is quiet and sedate for the most part.]
Is the 'raining underground' thing strange even for here, or...?
[Because he hasn't been here that long and he's heard that it's snowed before, so maybe not? But the rain is totally not the point of this post, so he continues.]
But rain aside, I'd actually wanted to ask about the caves that branch off from the main cavern. I know they're supposedly difficult to navigate and filled with monsters, but have there been any coordinated efforts to explore them? And what sort of monsters exist in them?
[He does remember Maketh telling them there are paper records on some of the monsters at the Guard post, but as far as he's concerned that's really not too helpful. Besides, he'd rather hear that the general populace has to say, and talk to them individually on this.]
Despite being soaked he looks a little more vibrant and relaxed than usual, although in contrast his tone is quiet and sedate for the most part.]
Is the 'raining underground' thing strange even for here, or...?
[Because he hasn't been here that long and he's heard that it's snowed before, so maybe not? But the rain is totally not the point of this post, so he continues.]
But rain aside, I'd actually wanted to ask about the caves that branch off from the main cavern. I know they're supposedly difficult to navigate and filled with monsters, but have there been any coordinated efforts to explore them? And what sort of monsters exist in them?
[He does remember Maketh telling them there are paper records on some of the monsters at the Guard post, but as far as he's concerned that's really not too helpful. Besides, he'd rather hear that the general populace has to say, and talk to them individually on this.]
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I'm just a fast learner in some subjects, and had a lot of motivation.
[And the motivation had honestly been a huge part of it. He smiles a little as Adam talks, listening to the different answers and how he feels about each option, and nods in understanding.]
Once you have a chance to start trying out classes you'll probably get a better idea of what you enjoy most. It's definitely worth finding something you're actually really interested in, so if you're undecided give everything a try.
[By the time Lance started school he knew exactly what he wanted to do, but he'd had friends and roommates who had interests in several fields and only found their perfect fit by trial and error. Adam seems bright and has already figured out his underlying motivation of liking to solve problems, so he'll surely find something that works for him.
At the question he glances off to the side briefly, deciding how detailed he wants to be in his answer before looking back at the screen once more.]
I wanted to do something that would help people, so I considered a few different fields but ultimately decided on psychology. I wanted to work with people on a more personal level than a medical doctor normally would.
I didn't plan to end up in the FBI, let alone becoming an agent, but it just worked out that way.
[And it's another way to help people.]
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[That, at least, Adam understands perfectly. At home, his friends used to tease him about being a genius - the top of nearly every class he took, loaded up with extracurriculars and spending most of his free time studying. But Adam never saw it as natural intelligence, but rather the result of hard work and nothing more. He felt like a fraud for it most of the time, as if he didn't come by his grades fairly, but even he knows that's irrational.
It does make him curious, but he doesn't pry. They've really only just met.]
Helping people is a pretty noble desire. It seems like you've managed to, anyway - I don't know what would do that more than being a psychologist and being in the FBI.
[The idea is appealing, though Adam is pretty sure any field meant to help with mental health would not be a great choice for him. A little too personal, maybe. But it's something to think about. He'd like to help people - kids like he once was - but he's not sure he'd be able to handle it.]
I'm sorry you're stuck here, but I have to admit most of us can use all the help we can get.
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He'd understand Adam's concerns if he knew them; Lance had considered working with children as well, but he knows his own limitations and had eventually decided against it. He wouldn't have been able to deal with it if he'd made a mistake, or missed something, or knew something was wrong but couldn't prove and therefore legally do anything about it.
But working with adults--and, rarely, older teenagers--has suited him well, and in a turn he never could've predicted it's very useful experience to have here.]
Thank you.
[It's quiet, but very much meant.]
I just realized I never asked your name.
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[He's really let his manners slip here - Adam was raised to be polite to his elders. Lance may not look that much older, but even so.]
My name is Adam Parrish. It's nice to meet you.
[He smiles a little, rueful.]
I didn't ask yours, either.
[It's just too easy to jump straight into conversation with people here, especially over the network. Sometimes easier than talking face to face - Adam doesn't know why that is, but maybe it's something about the distance, the informality of it.]
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[It's clearly a joke; Lance isn't bothered in the slightest by the lapse in manners, especially since he's just as guilty in that regard.]
It's nice to meet you too, Adam. My name is Lance Sweets.
[No need to add the fancy Doctor title, considering they'd just gone over the whole thing about his jobs anyway.]
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[He recognizes the room behind Lance, at least. Of course, plenty of people stop by the clinic, but considering that Lance is a doctor, it's a easy mental leap to make.]
Unless you change your mind and decide to go into the caves. Then maybe not.
[He grins - it's a bit of a morbid joke, though.]
I should let you get back to work.
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[He grins back; Lance doesn't mind morbid jokes at all, as long as they aren't at a wildly inappropriate time.
And oh, right, he'd come to the Clinic for a reason; he does have things to get done. So he nods, grin shifting to a more genuine smile.]
I probably should actually do some work, yes, but it was nice talking to you.
[And that's something he can't say much lately; 'interesting' is often fair, but not usually 'nice' and he's certainly not complaining about being distracted for a bit. He offers a wave farewell, and disconnects.]